I own an iPod, but right now it’s on semi-permanent loan to our 16 year old son. Why? Because I can’t use it in my car very easily. (Those radio hook ups don’t really work all that well.) So reading this:

With digital music players becoming more ubiquitous, Volkswagen AG is offering a stereo component that lets motorists plug in all manner of portable digital players — not just iPods — and manage their tunes and podcasts on a dashboard display.

… makes me say “Yes!” (along with “Finally!”).

More here.

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