Isimple® Offers Ipod® Docking & Charging Interfaces For Many Popular 1995 To 2007 Vehicles

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 03, 2009 -
Recent reports published indicate that used car sales have increased dramatically in the last few months. Current sales of pre-owned 1999 to 2006 cars are far outselling new 2008 and 2009 models right now. And, while many of these older vehicles don't come with standard features like iPod integration, it doesn’t mean that these budget-minded consumers have to do without in-car extras. That’s because iSimple® offers a line of iPod® and iPhone® docking interfacing kits that give the drivers of many popular 1995 to 2007 automobiles an affordable way to enjoy the digital quality audio and basic iPod control right through their vehicle’s factory radio.

The iSimple® SoundByte™ is an interface unit that offers consumers digital-quality music directly through their vehicle’s factory stereo systems from any dockable iPod/iPhone model. Additionally the SoundByte kits currently available – the ISBM72, the ISGM73,  ISFD72, ISAS71, ISCH72 and ISEU71 – also allow the user to track forward and track back on his/her iPod directly from the factory radio, as well as providing battery charging for most iPod models.

Each kit features a “brain box” (called a PXDP) and a wiring harness that plugs directly into the CD changer port in the back of a compatible vehicle’s factory-installed stereo system. Once installed (professional installation is recommended) the unit delivers perfect CD quality sound directly through the sound system, as well as the option of selecting tracks through the car stereo using the FFWD / RRWD CD changer function. Additionally, the unit does not block out clickwheel or touch screen controls, so the user can browse and select tracks as normal. And, because the connection is “hardwired” to the vehicle, the docking connection offers battery charging for most iPod models, including the iPhone.

Note: Included cable will provide docking, but not charging, for the iPhone 3G, the 4th Gen  iPod nano and the 2nd Gen iPod touch. A firewire-to-USB 5v cable adaptor for these models will be available in June.

These iSimple kits sell for approximately $119.95 are compatible with BMW and Mini (ISBM72); Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn (ISGM73); Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (ISFD72); Acura, Honda, Isuzu, Scion and Toyota (ISAS71); Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Jeep and Plymouth (ISCH72), and Audi, Jaguar and Volkswagen (ISEU71). Specific vehicle compatibility is as follows:

BMW: 3 Series (1996-2006), 5 Series (1996-2003), 7 Series (1999-2001), Z3 (1998-2003), Z4 (2003-2005), X5 (1999-2005)
Mini: Cooper (2001-2006)

Buick: Rainier (2005), Rendezvous (2003-2005)
Cadillac: Escalade (1999-2006), El Dorado (1995-2002), DeVille (1995-2000), Seville (1995-2005)
Chevrolet: Impala (1995-2005), Camaro (1997-2002), Blazer (1998-2002), Monte Carlo (1995-2005), Avalanche (2002-2006), Silverado (1996-2006), Cavalier (2003-2005), Trailblazer (2004-2007), Suburban (1996-2006), Malibu (1997-2000), Astro (1996-2005), Venture (1997-2005), Corvette (1997-2004), Tahoe (1996-2006), Lumina (1996-1999), Colorado (2004-2005)
GMC: Savana (1999-2000), Jimmy (1998-2002), Canyon (2004), Safari (1996-2005), Sonoma (1998-2002), Envoy (1999-2007)
Hummer: H2 (2003-2006), H3 (2005)
Oldsmobile: Achieva (1998-1998), Bravada (1997-2004), Cutlass (1995-1999), Eighty Eight (1996-1999), Silhouette (1996-2004), Intrigue (1998-2001), Alero (1999-2004), LSS (1996-1999), Aurora (1995-2004), Regency (1997-1998)
Pontiac: Grand Am (1996-2005), Montana (1999-2005), Bonneville (1996-2005), Vibe (2004-2005), Sunfire (1996-2005), Firebird/Trans-Am (1996-2002), Trans Sport (1996-1998), Aztec (2003-2005)
Saturn: S Series (1995-1999)

Ford: Ranger (1995-2004), Econoline (1997-2004), Explorer (2000-2004), Taurus (1996-2005), Windstar (2002-2003), Expedition (1997-2002), Thunderbird (2000-2004), F-Series (1995-2003), Crown Victoria (1995-2003), Freestar (2004-2005), Escape (2001-2004), Mustang (2001-2003), Explorer (1995-2004), Escort (1997-2003), Focus (2000-2003)
Lincoln: Aviator (2002-2003), Navigator (1997-2003), Mark VII (1995-1998), LS (2000-2003), Continental (1995-2004), Town Car (1995-2003)
Mercury: Grande Marquis (1995-2003), Cougar (1999-2003), Sable (1996-2005), Mountaineer (1995-2004), Tracer (1995-2004), Villager (1999-2002)

Acura: Vigor (1992-1994), Legend (1992-1995), RSX (2002), TL (1999-2002), CL (1996-2000), Integra (1992-2001), RL (1996-2002)
Honda: Del Sol (1993-1997), S2000 (2000-2003), Insight (2001-2004), Civic (1992-2003), Prelude (1992-2003), Passport (1998-2002), CR-V (1997-2004), Accord (1992-2002), Element (2002), Odyssey (1995-2004)
Isuzu: Amigo (1998-2002), Rodeo (1998-2002), Trooper/Trooper II (1998-2002)
Scion: tC (2003-2005), xB (2003-2004), xA (2003-2005)
Toyota: T-100 (1998), Land Cruiser (1998-2007), Matrix (2003-2007), Camry (1998-2007), Tacoma (1998-2007), Tercel (1998), Avalon (1998-2007), Sequoia (2001-2007), Yaris (2005-2007), Highlander (2001-2007), Sienna (1998-2007), MR-2 (2000-2005), Corolla (1998-2007), 4-Runner (1998-2007), Solara (1999-2007), RAV-4 (1998-2007), Tundra (2000-2006), Celica (1998-2005), Supra (1998)

Chrysler: Cirrus (1995-2000), 300 (1999-2004), Town & Country (1995-2004), Pacifica (2003-2004), LHS (1995-2001), PT Cruiser (2001-2005), LeBaron (1995), New Yorker (1995-1997), Sebring (1995-2005), Concorde (1996-2004)
Dodge: Durango (1998-2003), Neon (1995-2004), Avenger (1995-2000), Sprinter (2004), Dakota (1995-2005), Stratus (2002-2004), Ram Pickup (1995-2005), Intrepid (1995-2004), Spirit (1995), Caravan (1995-2004), Ram Van (1995-2003)
Eagle: Summit (1995-1996), Vision (1995-1997)
Jeep: Liberty (2002-2004), Grande Cherokee (1995-2004), Vision (1995-1997), Wrangler (1995-2004), Cherokee (1995-2001)
Plymouth: Breeze (1999-2000), Acclaim (1995), Voyager (1995-2000), Prowler (1997-2000), Neon (1995-2000)

Audi: A6/S6 (1998-2002), A8/S8 (1998-2002), A4 (1998-2004), TT (2000-2004)
Jaguar: S-Type (2000-2002)
Volkswagen: GTI (1998-2006), Beetle (1998-2006), Touareg (2004-2006), Cabrio (1998-2004), Golf (1998-2006), Eurovan (1999-2004), Jetta (1998-2006), Passat (1998-2006), Phaeton (2004-2006)

All iSimple automotive docking solutions are made by Peripheral Electronics® – the industry leader in automotive OEM integration products – and distributed and marketed by AAMP of America™.  iSimple kits are available at specialty car audio and electronics stores nationwide, as well as most Best Buy locations. iSimple products are also available online at Crutchfield.com, Autotoys.com, Amazon.com and more. For more information, please visit www.iSimpleSolutions.com.

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