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USB port in the Car Stereo

Category: Radio
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Wouldn't it be great if Automakers would put a USB pot in car stereos so we could carry around our MP3's easier on a usb drive from the desktoptop to the car?

eclark62, Jun 17 2005

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This is a really good idea. You also wouldn't have to worry at all about skipping when going over bumps.

Mystakaphoros, Jun 18 2005

I know of one manufacturer that makes a CD/MP3, AUX input, and USB port in-dash car stereo. It's called the "Megasound VRCD-300". Info can be found at "www.vr-3.com". However, I have yet to find a place that stocks or sells it.... but I haven't really been looking for one.

cruzws, Jun 22 2005

here's another one:

PYLE PLCDUSB78MP3 AM/FM-MPX CD/MPE3 Player w/ USB input

Available on e-bay...around $100.

cruzws, Jun 22 2005

could i use a external hard drive using the usb port on this pyle?

rkstreeter, Jul 06 2005

I suggested this in the Car audio jack post. It'd be great but it seems the auto industry is the last place to adopt inovative technology.

der-man, Aug 27 2005

I don't think it's fair to ding the car makers for this. If the car-buying consumers want MP3-compatible car audio with line-in and USB input and all the other current bells and whistles, they'll be happy to install whatever the car audio makers are capable of supplying in sufficient quantity.

Beaugrand, Sep 04 2005

Crutchfield has a car stereo with a USB port in it. Go to Crutchfield.com to view.

jjgoedl, Sep 25 2005

i just bought a 2006 scion tc yesterday.. and in the center console compartment there is not only a usb port, but also a cigarette jack for power supply.

if1ookscou1dki11, Oct 09 2005