Yes, and update would be much appreciated.
Can someone clearify this for me:
Without using any other adapters, how does one control an iPod connected through AUX input?
And what do you see on the screen when AUX source is selected?
Can you change tracks using the steering-mounted audio controls?
Thanks!
My brother in law has it in his; I plan on getting mine installed in the next couple of weeks. To answer your questions:
You control an iPod connected to the AUX jack right on the iPod. The AUX jack provides sound input only, you see nothing on the screen other than the fact that you're using the AUX input:). The only steering wheel controls that work are, of course, the volume ones, you cannot change tracks or in fact do anything at all on the iPod or any other device.
All the AUX jack really is is a way to turn your car stereo in to one giant set of headphones :) Sound quality is just as good, but it's something of a pain to fiddle with your iPod while driving - really, you don't want to.
The Vais kit is a true docking integration solution. You'll see the track listings, playlists, song title, and other information that you normally would see on your iPod on the head unit screen - it looks pretty much like a cd/XM station listing. You can also change tracks, etc with the steering wheel controls. Finally, it also charges your iPod.
If you are planning on staying with iPod brand players (and assuming Apple doesn't change the dock interface in the future) then this kit is the way to go - you can plug it in and throw it in your glove box or center console, wherever you choose to have them install the dock connector. My brother in laws setup works great, sounds great, and convinced me to shell out the bucks for one :)
