The iPod’s popularity certainly has a major say in the Car audio industry today, not directly from apple but from the millions of iPod users. Due to the massive amounts of people who regularly use iPod’s on a daily if not hourly basis Car Audio Brands and Vehicle Manufacturers have had to redefine how car audio and entertainment works and what is expected from each component within the system.

Vehicle manufacturers are more aware of the demands of the public and use additional add-ons as a selling point in an aid to promote new ranges and vehicles. However the majority of factory iPod car kits are simply an AUX input into the audio system. This allows music to be played through the speaker system, which for some users is enough. However this option does not offer any of the more advanced features that aftermarket kits do.

So the big question is do vehicle manufacturers see a future with iPod car kits or are they waiting for the next big invention?

The investments from Car Audio Brands suggest that the iPod is going to be here for a minimum of several years. The larger brands such as Dension, Alpine & Kenwood have taken iPod integration to the next level, although in separate directions. Alpine & Kenwood have built fully iPod compatible aftermarket stereos, with new features such as imprint technology & HD screens that allow users to configure the components depending music quality and type. Combined with Made for iPod & iPhone you can get the most out of your iPod by finding and playing music and videos much easier than ever before.

Dension however has made larger strides by combining iPod technology with factory fitted equipment. The Dension Gateway range provides an iPod connection into your factory fitted stereo, ensuring that the original look is maintained. The Dension Kits also provide Steering wheel control for the iPod and music, Text display on a lot of vehicles including the new CAN cluster display vehicles within the VW & Audi Group and the retention of your CD Changer via a CD Retention Kit at additional cost.

However it’s the new components that Dension are developing that offer the greater indication of where iPod integration may be heading?

The soon to be released AVR is designed to work with the gateway 500 fibre optic kit allows different sources of entertainment to be played simultaneously, So for example the adults might want to listen to their favourite music in the front of the vehicle while the kids enjoy their favourite DVD in the back. This step is a major advance in the car entertainment world and will open up several avenues for further development in the future.

Another one of Dension’s products nearing completion is the Wi-Drive, this device when complete will allow you to integrate your vehicle into the wireless home network, and this has many advantages at first glance. Such as instant file transfer from computer to vehicle and vice versa. However this device holds many more possibilities than first anticipated. A wireless internet network connection can be made with the use of mobile USB dongle currently available from various mobile networks providing internet access to all of the users in your vehicle.

The possibilities of car audio and entertainment & iPod integration in the future are endless, devices such as the AVR and the Wi-Drive will open up many avenues for the next stage of development. For example;

Security devices could be invented that provide live streaming from the vehicle to your own computer monitoring your vehicles safety combined with “web cams” installed in your vehicle you could see exactly what happening to your car live.

Live streaming or the download of music and videos from iTunes could be played on TV screens installed in the vehicle through the use of the Wi-drive and AVR while you’re on your journey, simply select and go through your iPod to choose all the latest Apple iTunes has to offer.

Television channels broadcasting live online could be watch instantly allowing new entertainment channels to be integrated into future vehicles, controllable at various points in the car. Maybe the kids want to watch different TV channels? No Problem now.

One thing is clear, the Car audio and entertainment business is moving on. New and improved technology being created continually and the iPod certainly can be at the centre of it all.

We would like to inform anybody that are looking to buy Dension Gateway iPod kits from ANY source – whether it be online or offline – to be very careful.

iPodCarKitDirect & Dension have been informed of a number of “Grey stock” items which have been imported illegally or through the wrong channels are worming their way into the UK market.

When buying an iPod kit for your car, please double check that the items you ordering are legitimate otherwise the Dension warranty will be void. If you are aware of anybody selling these kits then please inform ourselves.

There are VERY FEW legitimate online dealers of Dension iPod kits, for a full list visit the following link:
http://www.dension.com/dealers.php

OK, so you are probably thinking “How do i tell if the people selling me the Dension kit are buying them from the correct source?” Well the answer is simple:

When you buy, ask the retailer if they can tell you the serial number on the item, the serial number is always found on a Dension sticker on the bottom of the unit. If they cannot provide this then they don’t have one – meaning that the stock is NOT to be trusted.

If you already have an item purchased from anywhere which doesn’t have a sticker then please contact them to discuss.

Dension have been working very hard behind the scenes to make sure that all you guys with new Apple iPod’s and the new Apple iPhone can have them mounted on your dash in a cradle.

Previously, if you wanted a Dension Gateway kit that would hold your iPod or iPhone, you would have to have gone for the Dension Dock Cable and stored your iPod or iPhone in your glove box – NOT ANY MORE.

Dension have just released sleeves/inserts which will come with the Dension Active Cradle as standard on any order from now on. They will allow all new iPods to fit into the Dension Active Cradle as well as the iPhone.

This is very exciting news for our customers, many of which have been waiting for this for a long time!

If you already have a Dension Active Cradle and DON’T have the sleeve/insert for the new iPods and iPhone then fear not, these will be available soon to be purchased separately.

Due to the high demand for this item and a good platform, Dension have decided to expand the capabilities of the Dension Gateway Bluetooth Adapter. Expected features include phonebook browsing, music streaming from your phone, text capability (on supported cars and phones) and a few other little tricks which we are keeping up our sleeves.

Dension are due to split the original Gateway bluetooth adapter (the BTA1000) into two separate parts:

The Dension BTA1500 Bluetooth Adapter, specifically designed for the Dension Gateway 500 on all platforms (BMW, Audi, Porsche, Saab, Volvo, Mercedes) and will definitely feature phonebook display.

The Dension BTA2000 Bluetooth Adapter, designed for all other Dension Gateway models including the Dension Gateway 100, the Dension Gateway 300 & the long awaited Dension Gateway 200i (for when it finally arrives – most probably near December 2008).

The Dension bluetooth adapter is just another chapter in Densions push to continue to be the worlds number one iPod Car Kit specialists. Dension seems very confident that these new designs will be knocking on iPod Car Kit Directs doors within 2 or 3 months. Prepare yourself for the ULTIMATE integration!

That’s right guys, the Gateway 500 for MOST is finally here for Audi, Mercedes & Porsche cars with MOST Fibre Optic Audio Systems! I know for sure that many of you will be delighted having received hundreds of enquiries for these over the last 6-9 months.

We had 25 delivered on Friday, 17 sold in the first 3 hours, so be quick! More will be coming in soon…

Product Details:

The New Dension ice>Link Gateway 500 iPod Car Kit for Audi, Mercedes & Porsche MOST fiber optic audio systems, enable you to seamlessly connect an iPod, USB or other Portable MP3 Player directly to your Factory Fitted car radio giving you full control of your Audio & Video library while keeping the use of an existing CD Changer (if fitted).

Checkout the Dension Gateway 500 MOST below:

Audi Gateway 500 MOST 

Mercedes Gateway 500 MOST

Porsche Gateway 500 MOST 

For a limited time only if you’d like FREE Delivery (on any order) to any UK address simply enter the following code in the Voucher code box in the checkout on iPod Car Kit Direct:

FREE_DELIVERY

Shussshhh don’t tell anyone!

Due to an increasing customer requests iPod Car Kit Direct are now shipping via Fedex to USA and Canada in 24 hours! Order before 2pm on any business day and we’ll dispatch that same day using a 24 hour service.

As the USA and Canada is outside of the EU means that in the checkout UK VAT is knocked of the price giving you bigger savings!

Our range is the most comprehensive you’ll find on the net worldwide and we can provide unrivalled comprehensive knowledge of vehicle specific iPod In-Car Direct Integration products and applications.

Take a look at the Dension iPod Car Kit products, Dension Gateway 300, Gateway 400, Gateway 500 multiple device adapters.

And if there are no available applications for your particular car make and model the Universal FM Modulator Dension iPod Car Kit is the ideal choice!
 

A question we get asked many times by customers is “if i buy an iPod Car Kit from iPod Car Kit Direct and i change my iPod or car in the near future, will it cost me money to upgrade.”

iPod Upgrade:
In simple terms the Dension iPod Car kits and Dension Gateway products have the ability to be upgraded in seconds by simply connecting your iPod to your PC then downloading any updates from the Dension Support website this ensures that your iPod is fully up to date.

Then when you subsequently connect your iPod to your iPod Car Kit or Gateway the updates are transferred automatically to your Dension Car Kit keeping it right up to date.

Change of car upgrade:
Another scenario is, lets say you have a VW Golf and you sell this and take your iPod Car Kit with you. You then buy an Audi A4, (again just as an example) and you can install your existing iPod Car Kit and all you’ll need is a Replacement Harness lead specific to your new car and radio fitted.

Checkout the full range of Dension iPod Car Kit and Dension Gateway here:    

Yes! The Gateway 300, 400, 500 models are finally here, see post below for order and FREE Delivery info! Most models covering the majority of vehicles are now in stock and are selling fast, secure yours in time for Christmas 2006.

So what is the Dension Gateway and what is the difference between the Gateway 300, 400, 500?

The Dension Gateway is in simple terms a Multiple Device Adapter allowing you to connect, control & charge your devices from your factory fitted car radio.

Dension Gateway 300:  Direct Integration of AUX (Auxiliary), USB

Dension Gateway 400: Direct Integration of iPod, AUX, USB & OEM CD Changer (factory fitted CD Changer)

Dension Gateway 500: Direct Integration of D2B & MOST, Fibre Optic Audio systems.

Compare the Gateway range here

The Stock has landed,

Dension ice>Link Gateway Systems for the 300 and 400 are in stock ready to be shipped now – we currently only support certain vehicles so check out the link to see if your vehicles is listed or not – Is your vehicle listed?

This makes iPod integration Simple!

Click HERE to see full details of the Gateway systems and for full details and compatibility for your iPod and your vehicle.

Note: The Gateway 500 is due into stock shortly for the Audi and Mercedes – Details to follow shortly.

If you would like one of the Dension Gateway systems and your vehicle isn’t listed then please contact us HERE as we are constantly updating and adding to the range!

These units are going to be a fast seller get yours ordered now – get delivery before Christmas 06!!

To claim FREE Delivery enter FREE_DELIVERY in the Discount Code box in the checkout!

Get your Dension Gateway Multiple Device NOW!