iSimple has announced the availability of iPod docking interfacing kits that give drivers of “hundreds of 1995 to 2007 automobiles” an “affordable” way to enjoy “static-free iPod music directly through their vehicle’s factory stereo systems.”

 

A distinct step forward, to be sure, but as soon as someone comes up with something that works on a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, call us.

 

Last week we reported that the i-Station Rotate, a speaker system from Logic3’s i-Station brand, an iPod dock mechanism allowing iPhones and iPods to be turned sideways for watching full screen videos without straining your neck, will be available in January.

 

The i-Station Rotate also claims TDMA noise suppression technology to remove static interference noise when your iPhone (News - Alert) rings or when surfing the Web, and it has a Video Out function for iPhone and iPod, meaning videos can be displayed directly on your TV – a cool feature.

 

As far as in iSimple goes, in addition to audio, these kits also allow the user to track forward and track back on the iPod directly from the factory radio, as well as providing battery charging for many iPod models.

 

Each kit features a “brain box” (called a PXDP) and a wiring harness that plugs directly into the CD changer port in the back of a compatible vehicle’s factory-installed stereo system.

 

Once installed (professional installation is recommended) the unit delivers what iSimple officials describe as “CD quality sound” directly through the sound system, as well as the option of selecting tracks through the car stereo using the FFWD / RRWD CD changer function.

 

 “And, because the connection is hardwired to the vehicle,” company officials say, the docking connection offers battery charging for most iPod models, including the iPhone.

 

All iSimple automotive docking products are made by Peripheral Electronics and distributed and marketed by AAMP of America.