inputs.text: closest thing builtin ipod connector systehem addon not another ipod transmitter - got years ago clearance 30 didnt bother installing id worn beloved kensington fm transmitter worked well couldnt find replacement kensington unit didnt find good quality lowcost fm transmitters ipod bit bullet tried no idea comprehensive product not connect ipod pairs blackberry bluetooth provide handsfree calling bluetooth audio streamingpros closest thing get newer builtin telematics system car low cost even todays pricing get possible pair two different bluetooth devices though managed get one mine work properly allows hidden installation not easily abused invehicle old kensignton fm transmitter kept getting stepped lying passengersside footwell good quality alpine design nice look feelcons lots thick andor long cables manage difficult choose installation location base unit display wound taking center console sticking base unit onto transmission tunnel routing wires come console footwell probably reroute ipod connector go straight back console storage keep ipod connected really doesnt need handled bluetooth audio streaming blackberry bold bit clipped audio played slower pitch bluetooth samsung t401g would unexpected reason cause phone turn not sure havent tried phones remote may easy lose means control also not always immediately responsive requires remote pointed almost exactly display control interface not quite intuitive usual ipod clickwheel selecting songs playlists etc microphone installed behind steering wheel sometimes get complaints voice quality calls really didnt want go hassle installing apillar routing wire behind apillar instrument panel least excuse not make receive work calls driving powering cigarette lighter socket socket switched vehicle ignition every time shut restart engine system disconnects takes several seconds reconnect starting bit annoying make lots errand stops like shut engine stoplights fortunately reconnection automatic picks left fault vehicle system old kensington somehow got around installed used way portable vehicletovehicle generally not recommended due cables involvedrecommendations get alpine kwe155b antenna switch box ex10 bypass normal fm signal give much clearer audio bypassing fm antenna signal avoid interference generally also solves problem switch stations traveling longer distances interrupt nearly fm station easily toggles pressandholding \\func\\ button switch \\ex10\\ fm radio signal bypass mode \\carantenna\\ fm radio signal passthrough mode yellow coax connector dc power supply eiajtype forget exactly type could probably go radio shack go online find connector along 2wire dc power cable hardwire directly 12volt lead ground skip using cigarette lighter socket ordered mine mouser electronics havent yet done conversion busy work benchtested 12volt lantern battery ill probably avoid ignitionrestart interruption described abovein summary great value unit wish id installed long time agoigarette lighter socket ordered mine mouser electronics havent yet done conversion busy work benchtested 12volt lantern battery ill probably avoid ignitionrestart interruption described abovein summary great value unit wish id installed long time ago