The audio connector is _necessary_ for 4G iPods, minis, and 4G iPods with color display. The nice thing about the cable is that our dock connector separates the USB connector (for data and charging) and audio connector. This way, you only need one connection to the bottom of the iPod.
Isn't the problem with Ford's implementation? I have an Acura integrated solution that doesn't have USB + Minijack, it also charges and sounds just fine... My comment is about Ford's design, not Keyspan's
It's not Ford's design it's the iPod's compatibility. According to Sync's website most iPod will connect just via USB. The only one they have listed is the iPod Mini with firmware 1.4.1 that connections via USB+AUX. Sync supports USB direct connections. It's about what the players can support.
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Nice accessory. But the fact that the interface is USB + Audio Miniplug seems kinda dumb.
mattsx,
The audio connector is _necessary_ for 4G iPods, minis, and 4G iPods with color display. The nice thing about the cable is that our dock connector separates the USB connector (for data and charging) and audio connector. This way, you only need one connection to the bottom of the iPod.
Isn't the problem with Ford's implementation? I have an Acura integrated solution that doesn't have USB + Minijack, it also charges and sounds just fine... My comment is about Ford's design, not Keyspan's
It's not Ford's design it's the iPod's compatibility. According to Sync's website most iPod will connect just via USB. The only one they have listed is the iPod Mini with firmware 1.4.1 that connections via USB+AUX. Sync supports USB direct connections. It's about what the players can support.