doubleadesign,

last time i posted anything about my mac here, i caught some flack, but reluctantly, i'm going to let you and any other iPod owners in on a little upgrade that i am about to do.

it just so happens that Alpine has announced that all 2004 AI net controller capable head units are compatible with a cable that alpine is releasing in spring that you plug your ipod into and hide it.

from that point, you iPod charges and is controlled visually (full controll) through th head unit display and control. this is the ultimate way (in my mind the only way) and what i have been waiting for for my iPod!!! you can actually browse your iPod and such through the Alpine interface (as well as with the wireless remote) they announced it at CES.

I was torn between a pioneer system and the Alpine, and then, being an iPod owner, Alpine made the decision for me. I will be upgrading soon.

hope this info is useful, and that it excites you as much as it did me!

technocoy