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Now if somebody (please) will design a mount or stand for the vehicle where you just slide the device in, justlike the desktop stand for the iPhone, then there would be not cable mess.

It would be so easy to just get in ur vehicle slide/place ur device in a dock which will swirl for landscape view.. and u r good to go..

Let’s see how long this would take. My bet is $10 that it will come out in 6 month.

Posted by dennis on August 27, 2008 at 8:00 PM (PDT)

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I’m getting one… price is right too!

Posted by Mark on August 27, 2008 at 8:56 PM (PDT)

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@dennis
I’m with you on that one. But we must insist that it not be a POS universal style with big paws on the side that obstruct the view.
I’ve seen some pretty much like you’re talking about but they are over $50 by the time you’ve bought them and paid for shipping.
I’m almost ready to make my own.

Posted by RCB on August 27, 2008 at 9:28 PM (PDT)

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So would the middle unit, the 430IP be the best value since it offers the cable for the iPod already whereas the 330 requires the $50 accessory bringing it’s total price to $150, or $20 more than the 430?  I’ll be looking at a new head unit soon, and a wireless remote and immediate iPod hookup all for $130 is my kind of deal.

-Brian

Posted by Brianbobcat on August 27, 2008 at 10:42 PM (PDT)

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@dennis - check out the ProClip (reviewed under Car Mounts -> iPhone).

Posted by this on August 28, 2008 at 3:52 AM (PDT)

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@RCB .. I’m thinking to build me my own one too. It’s not that hard if you use a regular sync/charge stand and a carPWR converter.

@this .. I checked them out and they are close to it but not close enough.

I’ll build me one and post a few pics

Posted by dennis on August 28, 2008 at 10:00 AM (PDT)

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What about compatibility with the iPhone ? I have an Alpine car stereo who worked great with my old nano but don’t work with my new iPhone (audio is OK but no battery charge) :(
Too bad those car stereos can’t be updated !

Posted by LM on August 29, 2008 at 5:00 AM (PDT)

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This new Sony iPod-ready unit is really very similar to (and it looks like a dead ringer) of an already existing Pioneer system currently included in ALL 2009 Scions.  Scion xB, Scion xDs, etc.  iPod-ready out of the box.  You attach your iPod via USB.  You can even control/select your iPod playlists from the head unit, or via the Scion steering wheel audio controls.

Another compact car that has an out-of-the-box iPod-oriented audio unit are those MINI Coopers.

Posted by Mark Perlmann on September 2, 2008 at 12:50 AM (PDT)

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Why don’t more people upgrade their current car audio system to easily access their ipods?  And what do you like about Sony?

Posted by Dane on September 2, 2008 at 2:00 PM (PDT)

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Any chance the 430IP will charge an iPhone 3g?

Posted by David on September 3, 2008 at 9:50 PM (PDT)

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I don’t see anywhere that this will charge an iPhone.  You will be able to change the music through the cable included though.

Posted by Ryan on November 24, 2008 at 7:50 AM (PDT)