I really could care less about portable audio but a small chain of events had me ending up with an iPod. I was getting some gear installed on the new family vehicle and requested a Alpine CD changer to go along with the deck. The guy at the shop suggested he install an iPod cable in the glove compartment, since the deck has full iPod control.

So I trusted his word and went that route over the CD changer. I picked up the 30gb iPod(about the same price for an Alpine changer) and must say that having my entire collection available at anytime is pretty cool. I have about 3000+ MP3s so this is perfect. I just take the iPod, plug it into the cable and throw it into the glove box. I have full control from the deck after that. It even charges it.

My Onkyo in the bedroom has iPod control also, so this will come in handy after all. Thought I would never use it, but never say never. I'm also using the front aux jacks on my JVC to use this baby in the garage/gym.

iTunes is a snap to use. Really not too much difference from WMP or realplayer. All I have to do now is load this baby up. I gotta admit, I like it.