USA SPEC PA11-HON2 - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I was a bit skeptical of this product but decided to take a chance on it. The installation was fairly easy on my wife's 2006 Honda Odyssey. The radio had to come out but that was easy and the USA Spec hooked up in the back with the correct plug. We've been using it for about 2 months and we are very pleased. The sound quality is perfect and it keeps the ipod charged. It also turns it on and off when you would expect (like when you turn off the car). Very nice.

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The PA11-HON2 iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 2003 and upHonda or Acura factory radio with external Changer controls. This unitallows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio and operate the iPod justlike a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interface you can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.

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USA SPEC Honda iPod® Interface Connects your iPod to select 2003-up Honda/Acura factory radios Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this item for my Honda Pilot 2003 and have not been able to use it at all. It is not compatible. This company did not answer to my inquiries. They should not advertised this as for all models 2003 and up because is not true.


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iPod connection adapter for select 2003-up Honda factory stereos * manage the iPod via your radio's CD changer controls * adjust volume, track up/down, fast-forward/reverse * use up to five playlists (select five favorites, or Auto Playlist will let you choose from the first five on your iPod) * Direct Mode lets you control everything via the iPod itself, giving you access to all playlists (requires a DIP switch change on the USA SPEC adapter) *

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Peripheral PXAMG/PGHHD1 Honda/Acura iPod Adapter w/Aux In+Text Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had aftermarket direct connect units for kenwood, FM transmitters, cassette units, and have installed the USA spec in my gf's car. I can tell you that if you are considering this and it fits your vehicle...stop thinking and BUY IT. Amazing...follow directions and it almost seems the ipod came with the car. Text...controllability...ease of use...amazing...really. Enjoy!

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Complete iPod adapter for select Honda/Acura vehicles- includes adapter and vehicle specific harnessCompatilble with factory in-dash cd changer radios, navigation and satellite radio.Overall Honda/Acura compatibility notes: Radio must have a "XM button to be compatible (except Civic, see below) Not compatible in vehicles equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment Vehicle specific compatibility notes: 2006-2008 Civic: Not compatible with DX or LX trim. Not compatible with "Premium Audio System", this will be written on the face of the radio. Civic radio can have a "XM/AUX" button, or just an "AUX" button to be compatible. 2007-2008 Acura TL / TL Type-S equipped with nav traffic are not compatible.

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Metra BT-1721-A Aftermarket Bluetooth Integration Harness for Honda/Acura 1998 and Up Review

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(More customer reviews)Without this, I would have to have cut and spliced wiring in my 2006 Honda Odyssey (with DVD and Navigation) to install my new Parrot bluetooth device. This made it simply plug and play. The hardest part is figuring out what to do with the excess wiring from this device and the bluetooth kit. For me, I put the bluetooth "brain" (small box) and most of the excess wiring up behind the navigation screen where there's more room and just ran the connection wiring down to the radio area (where there is NO excess room). If you're wondering whether you really need a vehicle specific wiring harness and plan on a "do it yourself" installation, save yourself some frustration and go with the harness.

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Metra BT-1721-A Honda/Acura 1998 and up Aftermarket Bluetooth Integration Harness. Harness allows for the installation of a compatible Parrot Handsfree Bluetooth cellular kit. 20 PIN Rectangular light blue female connector on one end of the adapter. 20 PIN Rectangular white male connector, 16 PIN Rectangular black male connector (has two separate 8 PIN Connectors), and 16 PIN rectangular black female connector on the other side of the adapter. Black connectors plug into the Parrot harnesses and the light blue/white connectors plug into the vehicle's factory wiring. For select 2003-Up Honda vehicles. Authorized Internet Dealer. 1-year Manufacturer\'s warranty

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USA SPEC PA11-HON2y - iPod to 2003-2006 Honda Factory Radio Interface w/ Auxiliary Audio input Review

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(More customer reviews)Prior to purchasing this, I had a Dension ice>Link which worked well for a while until I restarted the my car. To restore functionality, I had to pull a fuse out and plug it back in. I did this several times until eventually, it just died on me.
The USA Spec Adapter however gave me no such problems. It's very stable and works exactly as advertised. Installation in my 2005 Accord LX was fairly easy. The toughest part was plugging the socket under the radio without removing the cubby hole -- it's possible but you need small hands.
This is an excellent purchase. I'd recommend this product to anyone.

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The PA11-HON2y iPod Interface Cable connects, controls, charges, and plays aniPod through the factory stereo system of your compatible 2003 and upHonda or Acura factory radio with external Changer controls. This unitallows you to connect an iPod to your factory radio and operate the iPod justlike a CD Changer.Get pure Digital Sound of your iPod into your factory radio. Also adds anextra auxiliary input to connect any standard portable stereo device plus iPodconnection.Just connect the adapter cable to the CD changer input on your compatiblefactory radio. Then plug your iPod into the interface you can control volume,source, song selection, and up to five different play lists right from theradio's CD changer controls. And the interface charges your iPod while it'sconnected!Features:Easy Installation - All cables are plug and play for easy installationAdds Additional Aux Input - Besides connecting to an iPod, our iPodinterface provides an additional aux input to connect other audio devicesSuperior Sound Quality - True digital quality sound through factory radioUses CD Changer Function - Uses the CD changer mode to operate an iPodjust like a CD ChangerAuto Maintain - Maintain current playlist when migrating your iPod fromportable use to in car useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are created, the interface autoselects the first 5 playlist on your iPodRich in Features - adjust volume, track up/down, fast forward/rewind,select playlist, shuffle and random play are some of the useful featuresprovided by this interface, through a factory stereoAuto Memory - Auto locates the last song listened to on each play listAuto Skip - Skip 10+ songs in each playlist with the factory CD Changer FFbutton. Or, skip to the end of a playlistAuto Charge - Charges iPod battery and auto stops after 1 hour of non-useAuto Playlist Select - If no play list are create NOTE: This product description has been cutt-off (is not complete) due to the size limit of Amazon.com's description field.

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USA SPEC PA20-TOY - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)Positives:
-Navigation's as easy as it can be within Toyota's limitations.
-Sound quality's good.
Negatives:
-USA-SPEC could have done so much more...
-Adapter can only be set for display through the GPS screen or the CD player screen; not both simultaneously.
-Navigation sucks through the CD player's one-line display, so I have it set to run on the GPS screen, but the GPS screen will only tell you the song title.
-GPS screen will only tell you the album if you click "folder list" then "song info", but you can only do this at a stop. The CD player's one-line text display can't display any of this information (unlike if I'm playing MP3 files on the factory CD player).
-It comes with an RCA adapter so that you can plug another music source in, but you have to flip a DIP switch on the adapter if you want to use the RCA plugs instead of the iPod interface. Once the adapter's installed, it's too much of a pain to get at the DIP switches to ever change the choice again.
Bottom line: I'm satisfied with it. It works, I can connect my iPod to my car, I get great-sounding music, and can browse by genre, artist, song, playlist, or play everything. Each category can also be randomized. However, USA-SPEC could have done so much more with this adapter.

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The new PA20TOY Lexus / Toyota / Scion iPod interface adapter provides direct connection for an iPod and an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radio?s front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory Toyota or Scion radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radio?s preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with all iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video. The PA20TOY displays song title and artist info on all radios with "Text? button, Works with all navigation radios, and in dash 6 Disc CD Changer models. PA20TOY allows connection through the XM or CD Changer port. Works on all newer navigation radios through the satellite radio port and works flawlessly on all the GEN 5 navigation radios. GEN 5 Navigation radios can be identified by the ability to playback MP3 CD. Recommended for vehicles with factory equipped Gen 5 navigation radios THAT HAVE MP3 CD CAPIBILITY, the PA20TOY provides full on-screen Menu control with Song Title, Artist and Song selection from the Menu screen (except SC430). The PA20TOY provides complete control with most iPods including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPod Classic. The PA20 series iPod interfaces have three operating modes available-Playlist, Direct, or Hybrid.In Playlist mode the controls on the radio will operate the iPod only, and the iPod's click wheel is locked out for safety while driving. In the Direct mode, the iPod's controls are used to navigate through the iPod's menus to select songs, artists, playlists, etc. The the factory radio controls will provide volume/tone control only. The Hybrid mode operates like Playlist mode but the iPod's clickwheel is unlocked and can also be used. All modes still charge the iPod while connected, for up to one hour to prevent over-charging.

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PAC UPAC-HON1 Ipod and Auxiliary Input for Honda and Acura Review

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(More customer reviews)Just put it in my 2010 Ridgeline after Best Buy's installers never returned my call to set up a time to have them install it for me. Popped the dash cover of like the below link shows. I unhooked the wiring harness to the A/C knobs and the dome light, unscrewed the radio screws and was able to pull the radio out with the dash cover pulled back slightly. When you unplug those wiring connections look for the clip to push in to release the plug...don't just yank them out. I tried not to have to unhook every wiring connection behind the dash but the space was tight just unhooking those two items...but doable. Anyhow, removed the male plug (farthest one on the driver's side) and pushed in the same looking male plug from the upac-hon1 wiring harness into that female slot on the back of the radio. Drilled a hole in the cubby below the radio and fed the ipod cable through (from the front). Hooked that into the upac-hon1 and tested everything. Then I basically put everything back. I guess I wasn't prepared that I would lose my XM because that now became my ipod setting but for me that was fine. Maybe that doesn't have to be that way but it is fine for me. The programming instructions refer to a tuning knob but I just have a tuning rocker button. It performs just like the tuning knob when it comes to setting up the programming. Turn off any equalizer settings on the ipod so it sounds better. There you have it. About 30 minutes. I was shocked how easy the dash cover comes off. Good luck
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Ipod and auxiliary input for Honda and Acura vehicles is compatible with navigation, non-navigation radios, factory satellite tuners and DVD video systems.

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USA SPEC PA11-HON - iPod in-vehicle interface adapter Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this from Crutchfield (same price as here) after someone complained, according to their review, that the other leading Honda ipod interface (I forget the name) cut down on the volume.
I had some difficulty locating this particular model.... it's not the easiest to find. Also, if you go to a generic place (like Best Buy), they won't always know exactly what you need. Crutchfield has an online 'quiz' that asks you questions about your particular car, make, model, year, and what options you have installed, and then gives you a list of applicable options.
We have a factory radio with built in CD player, no cassette player, no CD changer, and no navigation system. If you DO have a changer, chances are you will have to unplug it in order to have a space to plug in the ipod adapter cable thingie in its place (the choice is yours - - 6 hours of music, or 16 days of music - - whichever you prefer)
I also like that it has two interface possibilities, depending on the simple flip of a dip switch. Default setting is 'playlist mode.' You set up playlists in iTunes, labeled HONDA1, HONDA2, respectively, up to 5, and control them with the corresponding '1-6' buttons on your radio/CD player. In essence then, your ipod mimics a CD changer, but with each playlist having an unlimited number of tracks (although the display stops counting at 99 - - a limitation of the CD technology, not the ipod's). This is perfect when travelling with persons with diverse tastes in music - - you can program something for everyone. There is no 'HONDA6' because the '6' button plays all tracks on the ipod.
Drawbacks to playlist mode, as far as I can tell, is that if you're addicted to the 'shuffle' feature of your ipod, you're out of luck (as far as I know - - haven't had a lot of time to play around with it just yet).
However, flip dip switch #2 to the off position, and you can directly access all of the ipod's features (according to the installation manual) - - volume, treble, bass, etc. etc. In this particular case, the ipod plays through DISC 5, trk 1 on your radio.
To recap then.... in playlist mode, the adapter completely takes over the controls on the ipod..... buttons don't work, etc. In direct mode, you can control and have access to all of the menu features and settings on your ipod.
Steering wheel controls also work on this model - - volume up or down, and hitting the button in between on the steering wheel will advance to the next track.
I had the installer install the actual interface module in the left side of the glovebox, so that I can have access to the dip switches. Also, the ipod can stay in there with it, out of site.... handy (but don't forget it in there on hot days).
Furthermore, the adapter also features a set of standard RCA audio plug-in jacks, if you want to plug in some other external source of music or video (like a portable DVD player). To use this setting, simply change dip switch number one from on to off.
BTW, I tried virtually ALL of the highly recommended FM transmitters for ipods - - and returned EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM. With this, I look forward to many happy hours of music in my Honda. Money well spent, I'm already convinced.
I'm giving it 4 stars because I just got it today..... I'll let you know later if I'd give it 5 stars.
(A bit later):
OK, I just absolutely adore it. 5 stars.
I like the direct setting even better. I confess, I'm addicted to the shuffle setting on my ipod, and I like the 'giant jukebox' aspect of the shuffle play.
Couple of extra notes:
This adapter also charges your ipod. No need for an external charger.
In both modes (direct and playlist - see above review for explanation), the music will start where you left off. In fact, in direct mode, it went back a few seconds and gently faded in when I restarted the car.... very nice.
Sound quality is very good. Your mileage may vary, as they say..... it depends on what you listen to and the quality (or bit rate) at which you import your songs into iTunes. I import my songs at a fairly high rate (224 kbps), because I don't care for Apple's default rate (128, if I remember correctly). Also, and is this is fairly obvious...... Blind Lemon Jefferson is going to sound differently than say, Bruce Springsteen. When listening to some Hank Williams Sr. earlier today, I could have wished for a bit more bass. Fortunately, in direct mode, I can change those settings to my hearts content.
This was installed in a Honda Odyssey 2000 minivan. The above complaint (about wanting a bit more bass) is also a general complaint against the Honda factory stereo system..... it's a pretty good system, but not great. (Sigh) I guess a speaker upgrade from Crutchfield is the next step......
Also, if you order from Crutchfield, they claim to have installation instructions for the do it yourselfer - - in this particular case, they didn't...... only info on how to remove the dash panel from around the stereo. I'm pretty handy, but opted to have someone else do it instead...... $30 bucks cash got it done nice and neatly..... be sure to shop around tho', as prices are likely to vary greatly.

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The PA11HON Honda / Acura iPod interface provides direct connection for an iPod plus an optional audio source such as satellite radio, DVD, or video game system. Both the iPod and the additional audio source can be selected from the factory radioâ?TMs front panel. The interface adapter connects the iPod to your factory Honda or Acura radio as if it were a CD changer, allowing direct selection of iPod playlists through the radioâ?TMs preset (or disc) buttons and is compatible with iPod models featuring the dock connector, including the iPod nano and 5G iPod video. The PA11 series iPod interfaces have two operating modes available. Playlist Mode uses the controls on the factory radio to provide basic navigation functions including song up/down, playlist up/down, repeat, shuffle, scan, and FF/REW functions. Direct Mode uses the iPod's click wheel to navigate through the iPod's menus and select songs, artists, playlists, etc. and the radio buttons are used only for volume, bass and treble. Both modes still charge the iPod while connected, and stops one hour after the iPod is paused to prevent over-charging. Note: Display of artist and song title information, track search by artist, song title, album or genre are NOT supported. Only the Playlist and track numbers are displayed. Honda Applications: Accord - 1994-2002 Civic - 1994-2005 CRV - 1995-2004 Odyssey - 1995-2004 Pilot - 2003-2005 Prelude - 1995-2004 Acura Applications: Integra - 1992-2001 Legend - 1991-1997 Vigor - 1991-1997 See PA11HON2y for other 2003-2006 Honda vehicles.

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USA-Spec PA15-HON2 Honda to iPod Interface Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered a USA Spec PA15HON2Y to use my iPhone 3G in my 2005 Accord. I looked at multiple products including a parrot MKi9100 and DICE. Ended up choosing going with a USA Spec and a separate Parrot bluetooth unit (MK3000) since it 1) was price right and 2) offered integration with the factory radio.
My Accord has built in Navigation so I wanted something that would play nice. The USA Spec unit does integrate with my nav and radio. You can set up the USA Spec to display using text of what is playing (Artist, name, category). This will scroll through the upper radio display on the Accord as well as on the Audio menu on the navigation screen. If you want text, it will put the iPod menu on the iPhone into accessory mode and will not allow you to select specific songs directly from the iPhone. You will need to use the stereo controls or the steering wheel controls to scroll. There is the option to give you direct access to the iPod screen (you adjust modes by the pre programmed XM stations ie XM station 1 would be Artist, 2 would be by Category, 3, all songs, 6 is direct ipod). If you do choose to toggle to the direct iPod control, you lose the text - it'll just show as iPod.
The USA Spec unit will also allow you to keep XM functionality in the Accord. The XM stations show up on XM2 mode.... I don't subscribe to XM but can still hear their barker/preview stations.
One concern I had was that I definitely did not want to lose my navigation controls... safe to say it all still works... the Nav still shows maps, etc as well as provides voice directions. It will continue to mute (like it normally does) XM, FM, and iPod music when it gives you directions.
Installation wasn't too bad - took awhile to get everything out (and yes you have to take out the factory navigation to get to the right plug). After you pull out the nav unit, it's plug and play (unplug the blue plug from the back of the Honda Nav, plug in the male end of the cable that attaches to the USA Spec unit, plug in the additional adapter, then plug in the original Honda Nav plug right into the additional adapter (the adapter allows you to keep your XM).
I used some heavy duty auto tape to secure the litte USA spec box on top of the nav DVD drive and ran the ipod cable through the empty slot below (had to cut a small opening). I put everything back together and everything is hidden and seamless (except the adapter cord that plugs right into the iPhone). It does charge the iPhone too!
It sounds great.... (at least the same quality of the CD player). A couple of other great things about the USA Spec - it has another set of audio inputs. I plan on using these eventually when I add video through my navigation to get sound in since all of the video adapters still require another sound adapter. Also, it works great with Pandora or streaming podcasts through itunes (if you're in an area that has good AT&T coverage).I added the Parrot CK3000 bluetooth since I didn't want to have to unplug the iphone to answer it... the iPhone plays nice with both at the same time... if I'm listening to my podcasts and get a phone call, the music gradually softens and the phone rings.
The new DICE silverline units looks like it performs the same way but it was $40 more than the cheapest price I could find with the USA Spec.
Overall, I give this 4 stars and would recommend it.... only thing I wish it would do is also show song text even if it was in direct mode.... maybe this is a limitation on apple's part where it doesn't send text data if your using it as an accessory. Also, each time you plug your iPhone in, you get a nag screen about it isn't made for the iPhone and if you want to turn on Airplane mode to minimize interference... I hit no and it works fine.


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New model includes the new #G Cable enables full charging of all ipods including new 3G iPhone, New Nano and new 2nd Gen iTouch Selected model years of Acura TL, TSX, RDX, and Honda Element, Accord, Civic, CRV, Ridgeline, S2000 Easy Installation - All Cables are Plug and Play for Easy Installation Adds Additional Aux Input Direct Mode Allows You to Control Everything via the iPod Superior Sound Quality - True Digital Quality Sound through Factory Radio Uses CD Changer Function - Operate an iPod Just Like a CD Changer Auto Maintain and Auto Memory Auto Playlist Select - Selects the First 5 Play Lists On Your iPod Other Features, Track Forward/Back/Select Playlist/Shuffle/Random Play Auto Skip - Skip 10+ Songs In Each Playlist Auto Charge - Charges iPod Battery and Auto Stops after 1 Hour of Non-Use

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Metra 99-7899 Dash Kit For Honda Civic 01-05 Review

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(More customer reviews)I replaced my factory CD player in my 2004 Civic. I have a slight problem with the design in that I wish the CD pocket below the CD player would have been the same as the one on the factory unit. It is not quite deep enough so that when I store CD cases in it, they hang out by a fraction of an inch. Secondly, the factory unit had a flip up door to this pocket, which made it look more appealing.
Overall, for how inexpensive it was, it did its job in allowing me to replace the factory CD player with one that has HD radio and auxiliary input.

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DICE i-Honda-R4-5v iPod Integration Kit for Acura and Honda (03+) with Navigation Review

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(More customer reviews)When I bought my 2006 Acura TL, I was a little disappointed that it didn't support mp3 CDs and instead came with a cassette deck, so one can imagine how excited I was for an iPod integration kit that would allow me to have full functionality over my iPod(s) with my stock stereo/navigation controls. I typically don't write reviews for anything I buy but I grow tired of the poor customer service provided by Dice Electronics and feel that consumers should know that other options exist.
The good:
With Apple changing the power wire for their iPod lineup from 12V to 5V, it was nice to be able to charge my old iPods as well as my newer iPod Touch. Once you get past the install, using the product was extremely easy: plug in your iPod, turn on your radio to the XM mode, then play back your songs.
The unit displays all the information (except the time in the audio track) for any iPod (except the Shuffle which is forgivable) and navigating through your albums/playlists is very easy. You don't have to own an iPod to use the Dice unit because it also has 3.5'' stereo miniplug port to support other portable media players.
The sound quality from this unit is also very good and is MUCH better than any FM transmitter I've ever used. I'd easily say the sound quality is better than using a tape cassette adapter and even though that option would be cheaper, you would still need to find a way to keep your iPod charged, and you wouldn't have control of your iPod through your stereo/steering wheel controls.The bad:
I recently updated my iPod Touch to a 2.0+ version of the iPod firmware, and now my Touch has a hard time connecting to the unit. Plugging in my older 40gb iPod works fine. Once my Touch is recognized, my songs will start playing back, but this can sometimes take up to 10-15 minutes. A really nice feature with the Dice unit is that you can resume your songs when you start your car back up. Since I lose my connection with my Touch, it becomes quite tiresome to have to restart my music every time AFTER trying to get it reconnected.
I have since emailed Dice Electronics regarding this issue, and their response is that Apple should take care of this problem on their own. I don't know about you, but I highly doubt that compatibility with this company's product is a top priority for Apple. My iPod Touch works perfectly with my iPod speaker docks in my home, and I never have a problem with making a connection.The ugly:
The Dice unit I own is actually the second one I've received. My first unit was faulty and would not charge my iPod Touch. I thought this might have been an issue with my Touch (since it was still new at the time) so I tried plugging in a 1G Nano and 3G 20GB iPod as well (which were fully supported according to the documentation from Dice). The Dice unit FRIED both of these iPods.
I contacted Dice right away hoping they could help me, since they literally cost me TWO iPods. While they RMA'd my faulty Dice unit, they completely shrugged off the fact that their product fried two of my iPods. They attempted to place the blame on the age of my iPods (even though they were supported according to THEIR installation guide) even though I've used both of my older iPods across countless docks/chargers/cables without any problems.If you own a product by this company and it is working perfectly fine for you, I am very glad that you have been fortunate enough not to have experienced what I have. For others looking for an iPod integration kit, I would highly recommend the kit offered by Peripheral Electronics. I have heard nothing but good things for this product, the firmware is upgradeable online through their website, and I have never heard a bad comment regarding their customer service.

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The DICE i-Honda-R4-5v iPod Integration Kit for Acura and Honda (03+) with Navigation is a factory iPod intergration kit that gives CD quality sound. Can be controlled from the ipod, radio and steering wheel. Supports text on radios with an XM button. Extra auxiliary input included. Connect your iPod to your Acura or Honda's factory entertainment system and hear what your iPod should sound like in your car. Always keeps your iPod charged and ready to go. Radios supporting factory XM will also display text from your iPod allowing you to view song title and artist name right on your radio's display. (XM must be disconnected.) Features:\' Charges the iPod\' Direct audio from your iPod to your car radio.\' Controls the iPod from the radio controls.\' Will work with most in-dash CD changers that are part of the main radio.\' Shows text display in XM mode.\' Gives you an extra audio input as well as the iPod interface.

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