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Can't drive without music? While on the road, music lovers can now carry on their passion for music through the iPod Carkit integration services. Ninety percent of cars in the United States are compatible with an iPod at present. Car detailing and accessory shops offer this kind of service on almost every type of car.

What difference does an iPod make with my car's built-in sound system? During a long trip, listening to a radio is one option. But sometimes, radio stations play songs you don't feel like listening to at the moment. Available in the market today are different versions of the iPod such as iPod classic, nano, shuffle and the i touch. At least 500 songs can be stored by a typical iPod depending on the memory capacity.You're sure you won't run out of songs to listen and sing with even if it's a long road out there ahead of you. In terms of battery life, an iPod can operate for 15 hours. The iPod touch also has extra functions aside from being a music player. It can also function as a camera and video recorder which can record your whole trip and capture attractions while on the road. A car modification that's worth the price for Apple aficionados is the iPod Carkit integration.

You have to consider three things before you buy into that iPod Carkit integration service. The installation of a factory-fitted car kit is a must. Second is the position of its mount. Third, is if it enable smooth controls. It may be awkward for a certain type of car to install a new device. The ideal one is different from the right one. It may not be the right thing for your car even if it's the ideal one. The position of the iPod mount should also be checked. For easy control and access on your playlist, choose one mount that is well accessible inside your car. There are specific mounts designed for each unit and car.

Meanwhile, USASpecs iPod interface also enables the car owner to listen and navigate their songs directly from their car's factory radio. This makes it easier for the driver to easily select songs from their iPod playlist than scroll using the gadget. Before you install this interface, it is still essential to consider the three things above. This interface allows the connection of an iPod adapter, enables volume, fast forward/rewind adjustment, can handle up to five playlists. It also has a direct mode to switch back the controls to your iPod.

USASpecs products are markets a line of original equipment from manufacturer integration products retailed by Car Toys and Crutchfield. Without worrying about your gadget when you leave the car, you'll need an iPod adapter to connect your iPod to the stereo and take full control from the stereo itself.

Another popular car kit interface is the NavTv with two types of adapter: the vehicle specific and the universal adapter. From the name itself, a universal adapter can support any vehicle with any screen unit. On the other hand, Mercedes, Porsche, and Audi, are the only car brands supported by vehicle specific adapters.