Would anyone who has taken delivery of an RDX with the ($500+) iPod link explain how it works?

Can you navigate your song files thru the car's conrols? Can you navigate playlists? Can you browse by artist? How does the "computer voice" I was told about at the dealership work?

I have ordered an RDX for delivery in late September, and still have the opportunity to add the (dealer-added) option for the iPod link. I want to know if it's worth it (since the cost of the "link" is more than the cost of a top-of-the-line new iPod).

Thanks, Dave

 

Dave-
the dealer told me the ipod link does NOT allow you to scroll songs on the Nav. But it does let you advance through a play list using the steering wheel controls. It apparently also "enhances" the sound quality -- although I'm sure that may be dealer fluff -- I'd be interested in others' thought -- seems like a waste to me--
jeb

 

The ~$500 price is without installation. My dealer was showing me that installed it would run around $850!

 

Per blow- Build & Price at Acura.com says retail price is $214 before installation. My dealer says you can contol the Ipod with radio controls but you cannot see the Ipod screen.

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Acura MusicLink (for iPod®)
Play music from your Apple iPod through your vehicle's audio system
Get crisp, digital-quality sound results
Use the audio system's controls to search for and play music from your iPod
Use the steering wheel-mounted audio control buttons to search for and play music from your iPod
The Music Link system charges your iPod battery while it's connected and the vehicle is on
Acura Music Link kit includes a dealer-installed Music Link cable, a Quick Reference Guide to get you started, and an Acura Music Link CD
For additional information, please contact Acura Customer Service at 1-800-382-2238
Acura Music Link and XM Satellite Radio Adapter required

MSRP: $214.00

(Installation costs not included)

Prices shown are Acura suggested retail prices only, and do not include taxes or license. Actual vehicle/accessory costs, labor and installation vary. Dealers set their own prices. Please consult your selected dealer.

 

i installed one today. it can be easily intalled with little knowledge of working on cars.

 

Before my RDX test drive I hooked up my iPod with the MusicLink to try it out. It provides limited control but not much feedback on the display. You can skip to the next track and control volume using the car's audio controls and you can see the track number on the display but nothing more. Without MusicLink you get full control using the iPod itself by plugging it into the aux input jack, but it's not very convenient while driving. For me there is not enough value to pay the extra $200 - $500 for MusicLink.

 

it is known that u can control songs and volume and it charges... but can u see the name of the songs on the navi screen?

 

You cannot see the name of the songs (or any other MP3 ID3 tag info) on the navi screen with the MusicLink I tried on the RDX.

 

^Ill settle for the Aux Jack , If ID3 worked, that would be another thing.

Mike

 

Y'know, I was thinking about a reslly complete iPod interface that showed you all the information you wanted and let you do all kinds of things. Then I thought about someone doing this at 65mph...

 

agreed lol ... i wonder if my dension would work with the rdx like it did on the rdx

 

Here's a very good but not glowing review of the system. I emailed the author and he recommended that one just use the jack.

http://www.nuxx.net/wiki/Honda_Music...Adapter_Review