Do any of you 2nd Genners have the iPod cable that connects to the factory stereo? Is it as bad an interface as I've heard it is?
I ask, because it's time I retired my 30gb Zune, and since I now have an iPhone and I'm using iTunes, I can't see any reason to continue using the Zune software in addition to iTunes. and since all my CDs were stolen a couple of years ago, I've moved to an all-digital library. Trouble is, my library is about 90GB, and I'm tired of moving music around whenever I want a particular album, instead of just having all my music with me at all times. So I'm going to buy a iPod, finally.
My question is this: Do I also spend the money on a new head unit with built in iPod connectivity, or is the interface cable for the factory stereo good enough? Keep in mind, I would also be spending money on steering wheel control adapter, SiriusXM tuner, and Bluetooth (if the stereo I decide on doesn't have it built in), so it's not just a cost of new head unit vs. cost of iPod cable.
Basically a long winded explanation to solicit your opinions on the iPod cable for the factory stereos.
I ask, because it's time I retired my 30gb Zune, and since I now have an iPhone and I'm using iTunes, I can't see any reason to continue using the Zune software in addition to iTunes. and since all my CDs were stolen a couple of years ago, I've moved to an all-digital library. Trouble is, my library is about 90GB, and I'm tired of moving music around whenever I want a particular album, instead of just having all my music with me at all times. So I'm going to buy a iPod, finally.
My question is this: Do I also spend the money on a new head unit with built in iPod connectivity, or is the interface cable for the factory stereo good enough? Keep in mind, I would also be spending money on steering wheel control adapter, SiriusXM tuner, and Bluetooth (if the stereo I decide on doesn't have it built in), so it's not just a cost of new head unit vs. cost of iPod cable.
Basically a long winded explanation to solicit your opinions on the iPod cable for the factory stereos.