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Nice idea: Flip-down iPhone dock for your car
Could this finally be the iPhone dock for the car we've been looking for? This 200-watt Dual XML8110 Mechless Mobile Audio head has all the right specs: It flips down to reveal its universal iPod dock, charges the iPhone or iPod, lets you play iTunes music or any sound from onboard apps into your car stereo — it's all there.
On either side of the dock are controls for your iPhone and the on-board AM-FM radio. The idea sure beats the hell out of those awful FM transmitters that transmit your iPhone or iPod's audio into your car stereo, turning your music into a hissy, static-y mess. We like the way this XML8110 props up the iPhone so you can safely manipulate its numerous icons.
The company is even developing an iPhone app specifically for this unit. The only thing it has us worried? Its too-cheap $99 price might give away that it's not exactly a high-quality device. Still, might be worth a look.
Dual, via Geeky Gadgets
By Old Man Dotes at 2:43 PM ON 11/12/09
Excuse me? Either it's an iPod dock, or it's a universal dock. The iPod interface is highly proprietary, hence it is precisely the opposite of universal.
By Ascii at 3:05 PM ON 11/12/09
I believe he said 'universal ipod' dock (ie, any ipod or iphone can connect with it), not 'universal dock'. Your right about ipods and iphones having proprietary connectors but read more carefully. BTW, looks interesting.
By EnOne at 3:52 PM ON 11/12/09
When I buy a car radio I buy ones that have USB ports on them, that way I can doc and iPod, Zune, Cell Phone, or thumb drive. Truly a universal port.
By Giorgio789 at 9:03 PM ON 11/12/09
While it looks like what we've all been waiting for, it looks like a failure in the making to me - how in the world are you supposed to install this thing in car console areas that are not even close to universal? And the hassle/cost of installation alone will preclude me from buying this product.
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