The iSimple® Gateway™ - Total iPod® Integration for your Car

The iSimple® Gateway™ seamlessly integrates iPod®, HD Radio™ and more directly into most late-model cars, trucks and SUVs
By: iSimple - an AAMP of America company
 
April 6, 2009 - PRLog -- Face it, between the static and poor sound quality, using an FM transmitter to play an iPod through your car stereo is disappointing at best. Similarly, aux-in cables deliver a weak audio signal and tend to clutter up your car’s interior. And, while most car manufacturers are putting some incredibly advanced, high quality audio and entertainment systems in vehicles, only a few come with built-in iPod docking stations. That’s why iSimple® introduced its GateWay: a revolutionary portable media integration solution that gives drivers the opportunity to interface their iPod or iPhone directly to their vehicle – as well as anything from a satellite radio receiver, to HD Radio to Bluetooth – while maintaining the look, feel and functionality of the original factory system.

The GateWay (sold at specialty stores as the PXAMG and in kit form as the ISGM74, ISFD73 or ISIM71 at national chains like Best Buy or Circuit City) expands the audio and entertainment capabilities of most late-model car, truck or SUV stereo systems by delivering digital quality sound directly from any model of iPod, including the iPhone. Using a vehicle’s original radio controls (even steering wheel controls) drivers can browse music by playlist, artist or genre through the factory display. And, unlike similar audio accessories, the PXAMG retains the functionality of factory-installed satellite radio, rear-seat entertainment controls and key driver convenience features.

iSimple GateWay Key Features:
•   Allows users to browse by playlist, artist, album or genre using the vehicle’s original factory controls – even steering wheel controls.
•   Displays iPod information and HD Radio using the factory radio’s display.
•   Keeps iPod or iPhone charged and ready to go.
•   Does not interfere with factory installed satellite radio or backseat video entertainment systems.
•    Installs neatly behind the dash so there are no unsightly wires or power cables cluttering up the vehicle’s interior.
•   Connects directly to the radio to provide digital quality, static free audio.

According to Sergio DeOliveira, Senior VP of Sales at AAMP of America, “Despite the downturn in the economy, sales of our portable media solutions under the iSimple brand – and especially sales of the GateWay – have grown by leaps and bounds. We’ve made a concerted effort over the last several months to educate and inform end-users about all of our iPod solutions, and because of its versatility and upgrade potential the GateWay remains our most attractive and best selling product.”

iSimple currently offers GateWay applications for the factory systems in most late model Acura, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Lexus, Lincon, Mercury, Mini, Nissan, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, Scion, Toyota and Volkswagen vehicles.

The GateWay can be upgraded with an iSimple HD Radio Tuner to offer consumers static-free, CD-quality audio, as well as access to extra radio channels that a standard receiver can’t pick up – all without any subscription fees or contracts.

iSimple HD Radio Tuner Key Features:
•   HD2 multicast channels, which dramatically expand the amount and diversity of radio content by allowing multiple channels of programming to be broadcast over a single FM frequency.
•   Static-free, crystal-clear reception on both AM and FM: CD-quality sound on FM; FM-stereo quality sound on AM.
•   Data services such as text information

As an alternative to offering customers the ability to upgrade their factory radio with HD Radio, the iSimple GateWay can also be upgraded to provide SIRIUS radio programming thanks to the PXAMGSR. This adaptor harness facilitates a quick and easy upgrade of a GateWay module with a SIRIUS SCC1 satellite tuner (sold separately). Once installed, a driver will enjoy full command of an iPod or iPhone – as well as the SCC1 tuner – directly through their vehicle’s original radio controls. An iSimple GateWay kit featuring the PXAMGSR cable  is currently available for most late model Toyota, Scion and Lexus applications (ISTY11). Other applications – including GM, Ford, Nissan and Honda – are expected by the end of 2009.

All iSimple automotive docking solutions are made by Peripheral Electronics® – an industry leader in car audio 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 and Circuit City locations. For more information, please visit www.iSimpleSolutions.com.

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Isimple® (www.isimplesolutions.com) offers true hardwired integration solutions that allow car owners to directly wire their portable audio equipment into their automotive audio systems, providing unparalleled ease of use, sound quality and efficiency.
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Tags:Ipod, iPhone, Hd Radio, Car Audio, Consumer Electronics, Oem Integration, Sirius Satellite, Car Accessories, Isimple
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