Searched a lot and looking for consensus on best solution for using an iPod in my Prius II

Hey guys,

Still trying to work this out...whats functionally the best way to get my ipod integrated into my II? I know there are some kits that'll hook up to the stereo, but how is the control? I've used these in the past in other cars and browsing the ipod through the stereo was SUPER slow and annoying. Is there a set up that is quick and fairly easy to use with the stock radio?

If not, whats the best way to just use the ipod through the existing AUX port? Maybe just a dock connector? Which one works well with the Prius ergonomically? Right now I charge and use the AUX with a regular mini-plug. It works fine, but its cumbersome and can't really change artists or anything while driving since it has cables on both ends of the ipod and just floats around my armrest storage. Is there a 30 pin adapter that I can plug use for power and audio and possible mount the ipod in a cup holder or something like that?

I'm also considering a new head unit, but am not prepared to spend $1000. Is there an affordable unit (under $300) that has quick and easy to use ipod control?

Thanks guys!! I know this has been asked a lot, but from I can tell there aren't many clear answers...

Mike

 

Thanks...I have a II, so I don't have the touch screen. How well does the Dice work with the stock stereo? Is browsing artist and playlists reasonably quick? My old car took about a second per artist to scroll through, which isn't very useful...

I might just do the Kingston LiquidAUX route...not as clean as a new head unit, but a lot cheaper and I would just use the ipod to control things...not ideal, but I'm not sure whats better...

 

Hmm...the LiquidAUX looks better than the Autopilot. Audio comes from the 30pin instead of the headphone out and the wireless remote and shuffle button add some flexibility. I'd love to just hook it up to the factoy head unit, but I doubt thats a very good user experience...