I've been a pretty staunch supporter of the iPhone ever since it came out. While I still think it's a great device (and is only going to get better with the new version) I'm growing more and more fond of Android. In fact, even after I examine the new iPhone, I have a feeling I'll still be interested in going with a Droid. (might have to be an EVO... more on that later.)
Here's the thing... I do a lot of driving and like to listen to my iPhone in my car. Griffin makes a great product called the autopilot. Griffin Technology: AutoPilot - Charge/control/play your iPod through your car's AUX-in port
It connects the aux cable directly into the power plug so that you're only left with one cable to plug directly into the bottom of your iPhone. Needless to say, this is vastly superior to having a power cord plugged into the bottom and an aux cable plugged into the jack on top. I've grown so used to this setup that not having something like this for an android powered device would pretty much be a deal breaker.
I've spent more time than I'd like to admit searching for something like this but have come up empty. It's rather odd to think a product like this doesn't exist. Am I the only one who likes to listen to their phone in the car? It would be a giant leap backwards to have 2 cables (from opposing ends no less) coming out of my phone in order to make this happen. So I'm really hoping there's something out there that'll provide this functionality.
Referring to the 'more on that later' part above... The EVO seems to be the only android device that has its usb outlet in the proper location (the bottom). Both Droids have it on the side... Is this because of the docking station? Does the Incredible work with the docking station as well? I'm a big fan of that unit so I may be willing to overlook the side mounted jack in order to have that nice dock on my desk... but it still sucks. I have a cig lighter in my center armest in my car. It works out perfectly with my phone resting near the shifter and the cable running directly from the bottom of it to the center armest. Having the cable from from any other area will make the setup far less ideal.
Anyway... enough rambling. Any insight you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Here's the thing... I do a lot of driving and like to listen to my iPhone in my car. Griffin makes a great product called the autopilot. Griffin Technology: AutoPilot - Charge/control/play your iPod through your car's AUX-in port
It connects the aux cable directly into the power plug so that you're only left with one cable to plug directly into the bottom of your iPhone. Needless to say, this is vastly superior to having a power cord plugged into the bottom and an aux cable plugged into the jack on top. I've grown so used to this setup that not having something like this for an android powered device would pretty much be a deal breaker.
I've spent more time than I'd like to admit searching for something like this but have come up empty. It's rather odd to think a product like this doesn't exist. Am I the only one who likes to listen to their phone in the car? It would be a giant leap backwards to have 2 cables (from opposing ends no less) coming out of my phone in order to make this happen. So I'm really hoping there's something out there that'll provide this functionality.
Referring to the 'more on that later' part above... The EVO seems to be the only android device that has its usb outlet in the proper location (the bottom). Both Droids have it on the side... Is this because of the docking station? Does the Incredible work with the docking station as well? I'm a big fan of that unit so I may be willing to overlook the side mounted jack in order to have that nice dock on my desk... but it still sucks. I have a cig lighter in my center armest in my car. It works out perfectly with my phone resting near the shifter and the cable running directly from the bottom of it to the center armest. Having the cable from from any other area will make the setup far less ideal.
Anyway... enough rambling. Any insight you guys can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
