Bluetooth iPod Adapter Coming (Again)?

For some reason, I just can't see this happening.

And it looks like the price of these Bluetooth-enabled in-cars are quite the opposite of consumer level.

If the quality ia anything like my BT headset for my phone. I'd be happy to just plug it in to my stereo. My headset cuts out sometimes and the range can be very finicky.

Why don't car audio makers or even Apple come out with a head unit that will allow the transfer of music from the iPod into the head unit? Certainly having wires, transmitters, holders, and all that crap is a hassel, not to mention dangerous. Just hop in your car, hook up your iPod, sync it with your car stereo and enjoy! It would only let you sync one iPod at a time and it wouldn't step on the DRM issues. All the car audio companies would have to do is negotiate with Apple. Everybody wins, you have to have an iPod for it to work, you can't steal music, it would work with all your iTunes music, it's easy, it's safe, it's perfect! :)

In fact, the head unit could also be a glorified and simple version of a mac mini that can only run iTunes. Better yet, with a double din, you could have a touch screen and it actually uses the iTunes interface. That would be wicked.

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, why not make an aMini, (auto) with a small touch screen? GPS, iChat, iTunes, iPhoto, DVD, the whole package. They could sell it with special hard drive based sync device that would let you transfer all your files and settings from your computer to the device.

Think about it, if car makers are all lining up to add iPod integration, wouldn't they do the same to have the aMini as an option with a new car too?

This sounds like a real possibility. We'll have to wait and see if it comes to fruition. It would be cool.

Everyone knows Apple is developing a cell phone
Apple cell phones will have iPod functionality
All high-end cell phones have bluetooth functionality these days
--> Mystery solved...

Why don't car audio makers or even Apple come out with a head unit that will allow the transfer of music from the iPod into the head unit? Certainly having wires, transmitters, holders, and all that crap is a hassel, not to mention dangerous. Just hop in your car, hook up your iPod, sync it with your car stereo and enjoy! It would only let you sync one iPod at a time and it wouldn't step on the DRM issues. All the car audio companies would have to do is negotiate with Apple. Everybody wins, you have to have an iPod for it to work, you can't steal music, it would work with all your iTunes music, it's easy, it's safe, it's perfect! :)

In fact, the head unit could also be a glorified and simple version of a mac mini that can only run iTunes. Better yet, with a double din, you could have a touch screen and it actually uses the iTunes interface. That would be wicked.

Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, why not make an aMini, (auto) with a small touch screen? GPS, iChat, iTunes, iPhoto, DVD, the whole package. They could sell it with special hard drive based sync device that would let you transfer all your files and settings from your computer to the device.

Snazzy!! I'm not sure that I'd pop for the cost though...:confused:

This sounds like a real possibility. We'll have to wait and see if it comes to fruition. It would be cool.

Hah.... have u heard of DRM.... bah... never.

Just buy a stereo with auxilary input, lineout ----> stereo.... bam

or if u don't want a new headunit pick up an amp with RCA inputs.... much better sounding

yeah.. I don't know what consumer is classified as....:rolleyes: ... i would assume anybody who buys is a consumer... so its not a price class... but this would probably cost money... sorry for those consumers

If the quality ia anything like my BT headset for my phone. I'd be happy to just plug it in to my stereo. My headset cuts out sometimes and the range can be very finicky.

Agreed. The BT quality isn't good enough at this point to really warrant this kind of accessory. All I need is a car dock (and not one of those hidden in the glove compartment).

Sounds like a fine feature--just not one I'd want to add bulk for: I'd rather snap on accessory (like already exist) that adds bulk only WHEN I want to transmit.

Assuming it can be made non-bulky, that's great. I wouldn't use it much for the sake of battery life, but I wouldn't complain about having the ability.

look mum *kid points out window*, the pigs are flying again! :rolleyes: