wrongcoast

Anybody know anything about the newly announced dock for the iPhone other than what was in the official press release? When will it be available, for which vehicles and model years and how much will it cost? So far calls to dealers and also to a dealer authorized installer of phones and other hardware have yielded answers ranging from "never heard of it" to "maybe in September".

Here's the url for release and other info about the kit:

http://www.emercedesbenz.com/Jun08/1...hitecture.html

whoover

It's not yet announced for the US (MHI) system. That is the announcement of the European (UHI) version.

wrongcoast

Saw this today at Leftlanenews.com:

Mercedes to offer iPhone integration
June25

With electronic gadgetry becoming more and more a part of everyday life, cars are rapidly changing to accommodate the latest in mobile electronics. IPod integration is quickly becoming the norm in the automotive world and it looks as though Apple’s other popular product – the iPhone – will be following suit.

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to launch a new device that integrates the iPhone into its cars’ center console. The device is essentially a cradle that places the iPhone in between the driver’s and passenger’s seats and allows for iPhone controls via the car’s steering wheel-mounted controls.
Once hooked up to the cradle, all phone and audio functions are accessible, according to KickingTires.com.
Mercedes’ crop of 2009 vehicles should be available with the new iPhone connectivity, but owners of 2008 and older MB vehicles won’t be completely left out in the cold. Mercedes is planning to offer an iPhone kit that can be retrofitted into its older vehicles, which should hit the market in August.
Pricing for the kit has yet to be announced but it is expected to retail for the relatively low price of about $400.