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September 16, 2005

New Volkswagens to be iPod-enabled

Earlier in the week I offered a statistic: In 2006, 30% of all new cars sold will be iPod/mp3-enabled.

That number might be heading north very quickly.

Today Volkswagen AG announced that it will offer a stereo component on all new vehicles that will allow drivers to plug in iPods and other mp3 portable players into directly into their car stereos. How cool does this sound?

Just plug your device into a built-in console in the center armrest. The option comes in two varieties, one for the iPod, another for other USB-based players. Up to six of the player's folders will be displayed on the car stereo system, and the radio buttons can be used to scan, search or shuffle your mix.

Portable media. It's the wave of the future. And as more vehicles become enabled for portable players it will get increasingly easier to Learn Out Loud. And as more automobile companies offer this service expect to see more hop on the bandwagon real soon.

Complete article from CNN

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