Jeff, Last Dec. I bought from Crutchfield.com one of the Alpine head units and the iPod controller device (which is approximately the size of a deck of playing cards) for my daily driver 1998 Volvo wagon. I installed it myself using the relatively simple instructions from Crutchfield. The iPod controller device hides behind the head unit and the iPod connection cable (included) is pulled forward. Pretty straightforward. The head unit interface to control the iPod works ok, but the it could be a bit more intuitive. Each time I use the head unit to search and otherwise control the iPod, I have to remind myself of its unique logic. I mainly only use it for longer trips. It's great to have a huge "jukebox" on the head unit. It's even better if your co-pilot controls the iPod, in which case, a simple headphone jack interface on the head unit would suffice. Also, know that it won't work with the iPod Shuffle device (my camping partner has one) your laptop, or any other portable audio device. I would suggest to everyone contemplating a new stereo head unit to seek out one with a mini headphone jack interface. IMHO that's the most flexible for the age of digital sound. In summary, it's pretty cool, but very far from the best purchase of my life. PG |
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