Parrot Unveils Rare In-Dash iPhone Stereo

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The iPhone-Ready $400 Parrot RKi8400 Car Stereo
The iPhone-Ready $400 Parrot RKi8400 Car Stereo

Mobile phone gadget maker Parrot Tuesday introduced one of the few in-dash car stereos meant for iPhone users. The RKi8400 ($400 in the U.S.) was unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show.

“All iPhone functions — music, navigation of the music directory and playlists and Bluetooth phone capabilities — have been adapted for in-car use,” said Henri Seydoux, Parrot founder and CEO.


The 200-watt unit includes a 2.4-inch LCD screen, allowing iPhone owners to browse tunes by album cover. Hands-free calling works in conjunction with Bluetooth. Most iPods are supported, as well as USB connections and SD cards.

Previous iPhone car stereos used special mounting devices.

[Via iPodnn and Parrot]

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