why would i need a USB connection on my car stereo...?

[mrbigstuff]

in the market for a new stereo and the usb connex are very tempting, except i cannot think how exactly i would be using this. would a portable HD connect to the thing and would the head unit be able to read the MP3 or AAC files? what other uses are there?

[Carnos Jax]

I would guess your first thoughts are correct. Could even connect a thumb drive.

[blusubaru]

Yup. Thumb Drive. Load a 2gb flash drive, plug it in when you get in the car, instant access to enough music to drive all day without repeats.

[mrbigstuff]

well, if that is true, that is a great reason to buy one. how does the head unit sort the files, assuming it does recognize them?

[deckeda]

Oh --- now you want it to be as easy to use as an iPod, too?

[raz]

It ought to treat the drive just like an MP3 disk. You can play by folder or random order.

[BigGuynRusty]

Maybe you could read the brochure instead of speculating?

BGnR

[mrbigstuff]

what brochure?

[Racer X]

charge an iPod or cellphone off the 5v too.

[Forrest]

You could add your an MP3 player and USB connector to your existing car stereo with a VMusic2 for $41 http://www.vinculum.com/prd_vmusic1.html