About to pull the trigger...looks like the perfect combination for me!




Parrot reinvents the car stereo with an offering that's all about digital music and Bluetooth. The RK8200 digital media receiver doesn't play CDs, because it offers connections for just about every other music source, including:

a USB input for playing music from a thumb drive and other USB devices;
a dedicated connection for your iPodŽ;
an SD™ card reader;
an auxiliary input that accepts almost any outboard source;
and Bluetooth connectivity that lets you stream music wirelessly.

General features:
digital media receiver with built-in amplifier (22 watts RMS/45 peak x 4 channels)
plays MP3 music files from external sources (no internal CD player)
detachable face with a 2.4" TFT display

Bluetooth features:
hands-free calling and music streaming
phone book synchs up automatically
caller info displays on the stereo
two echo-canceling microphones built into the faceplate
Audio features
7-band equalizer and 11 preset tone curves

Expandability:
direct iPod control via USB
inputs: USB and auxiliary inputs, SD card reader
outputs: 2-channel preamp outputs
Other features and specs:
warranty: 1 year

 

looks nice...what is the price on these?

 

I love how it's all integrated into one device...no freakin' cables everwhere. Crutchfield has it for $280 shipped but I'm sure you could find it cheaper elsewhere.