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Old 03-12-2006, 06:09 PM
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New SL + iPod - how does it work? :)

http://www.apple.com/ipod/ipodyourcar/
That link says that only Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLK, CLS, E-Class, SLK, M-Class and R-Class have iPod support.
And how it is with recently face-lifted SL?
And - is this iPod feature available in Europe or only on US market?
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Come on, nobody?
maybe at least someone tell me how it has been before?
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Originally Posted by Kubazzz
Come on, nobody?
maybe at least someone tell me how it has been before?

1/ FM modulator

2/ Euro version TV tuner AUX input

3/ Upcoming TV tuner emulation / iPOD kit on MOST (supports iPOD video)
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Does any one know if MB is coming out with one? And if yes when? I can't believe that MB does not have one for the SL
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Originally Posted by mveloz
Does any one know if MB is coming out with one? And if yes when? I can't believe that MB does not have one for the SL
I've heard info from a friend, some time ago, that every model from MB will have fully integrated support for iPod.. That's why i asked here. I thought that the mode lifting is a good time to add this feature... :|
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Don't see the point in doing the iPod integration in your SL when it already has an AUX port...But I guess it'd be really cool to use the steering wheel for your songs and such.
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My is a 2006 and does not have aux port, unless is not in the glove box.
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Originally Posted by benzmodz
1/ FM modulator

2/ Euro version TV tuner AUX input

3/ Upcoming TV tuner emulation / iPOD kit on MOST (supports iPOD video)
BenzMod, any details on #3? What is TV tuner emulation?

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Originally Posted by ano0oj
Don't see the point in doing the iPod integration in your SL when it already has an AUX port...But I guess it'd be really cool to use the steering wheel for your songs and such.
AUX port was eliminated beginning with '05 model.
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BenzMod, any details on #3? What is TV tuner emulation?

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As time goes on there will be technology which will replace the TV tuner module and connect directly to the iPOD. This will allow you to control iPOD video / MP3 from the COMAND unit with song names.
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I don't understand that policy of MB.
Why CLS has iPod integration, while SL doesn't??
I didn't even know they've removed aux port.
Now that's pretty "WTF?" situation...
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Originally Posted by Kubazzz
I don't understand that policy of MB.
Why CLS has iPod integration, while SL doesn't??
I have always speculated that as the SL is a relatively mature model (compared to the CLS) and given development lead times (the current SL debut was in 2002, so all the design was probably completed a year or two before) and that the iPod's popularity only took off big time in the last few years, this was not thought of when the car was designed and the architecture of the electronics thus cannot cater for it.

I understand your frustration however: my wife drives a 2003 SL!

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