inputs.text: alpine ipod connector interface - pros ipod integration charges ipod drive always fully charged sound quality great much better fm transmitters finally keeps ipod sight cons alpines ipod integration interface sucks interface sucks interface sucks let explain ipod wonderful easy use however ever connect ipod alpine deck blocks ipod controls controlled stereo deck wouldnt bad except deck horrible job controlling ipod two reasons first huge lag time browsing songs playlists artists secondly interface complicated use understand read manual piece electroincs pretty rare thing keep manual glove box hard use read every time want use browsing song take many 6 button presses correct order hear second generation interface soon would suggest holding