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From the iPodlounge.com:
An anonymous reader has sent us the contents of a reply email from Blitzsafe:
“We did start a basic interface for the iPod, I do not think before September or October, We are working with Apple now. We do have the Aux interface available at this time, you will use the iPod to control function, or you may wait. Stay tuned.”
Wanted to let the iPodophiles know that Blitzsafe, the makers of the auxillary input adapters, is working directly with Apple (according to Blitzsafe, blitzsafe@blitzsafe.com) to create an adapter (for cd changer ready headunits) that will not only provide the audio input but also allow the headunit's controls to control the iPod. I've not gotten confirmation on providing a power source for the iPod via this adapter, but headunits normally send 12v to the changer. The adapter probably won't be ready before September/October time frame for general release.
Great news, especially since my iPod continually tries to kill me when I'm driving (distracting me while I should be braking, turning or just paying attention in general).
Editor's note: Blitzsafe has confirmed this to be true in an email to iPodlounge with a simple 'yes.' No other information was provided.
Very cool. Being able to control my iPod from the multi-function steering wheel sounds fantastic. Hopefully it's not too outragously expensive. Currently Blitzsafe makes the only RCA AUX input device that works with '02 MINIs.
<p>Good news! Let's hope they have this plug directly into the head unit and not use miles of cabling while hogging the CD changer input.</p>
<p>Yeah that would make installation tons easier. Another concern of mine is that this will only work with the third generation iPods and/or only the '03 or later MINI.</p>
<p>I wonder if this will work for any other brand hard drive MP3 players? iRiver has a cool model (iHP-100)coming soon that has a built in FM Tuner (which would make it much more useful for biking/working out/etc…) Plus, it has a secondary display that could be mounted on the dash. Its on the iRiver japan site and on IGN.com.</p>
<p>Based on this article I would assume it will be iPod specific since they're actually working with Apple on it. Of course they could also be working with other MP3 player manufacturers.</p>
<p>Woo Hoo!</p>
<p>I think I will install my home made AUX cable right now, and do without being able to charge and listen, and just snap this baby up once its released. Of course unless they want hundreds of dollars for it, in which case I'll just get MINIs.</p>