As long as I can get Radio 4 and Radio Scotland on the car radio I am happy.

I have steering wheel controles on my car but I prefer to turn the knobs and push the buttons on the Radio/CD/tape Player.

i-pods - that's for folks much younger than I.

I think I may be fussier than most! I expect my in-car integration to handle 30+ Gb of music, to list albums, playlists and artists (as per the normal iPod menu) and to list them instantly - no 2+ minute delay to load track information as occurs with some systems. It must have no restrictions on the number of artists, albums, number of playlists or tracks per playlist. It must charge the iPod and allow it to be stored hidden from view whilst still connected. It must show track, album and artist name on the display too. It must also (phew) allow me to jump to within 10,20,30, etc percent of a list, to enable quicker navigation within the large number of albums I've got... Random play is nice too.

If the Nissan system can do all that (my aftermarket HU can) then I'll be impressed, and Nissan will be on my shopping list for my next car...

Oh, and I expect top notch sound quality, none of this "good enough for the radio" rubbish most cars offer.

Apologies for repeat post, as I said, I'm no gadget expert!!

"Nissan Connect system works well enough for me."

Ditto, Kia cee'd standard connection. Can use playlist or random mode; volume and track-change on steering wheel. Filename on trip computer screen

Indeed the Nissan connect system does work very nicely. On the 2010 Ntec Note that I have there's a USB socket (and a 3.5mil jack) in a small lidded cubby hole on the dash. so your Ipod can sit out of sight along with perhaps glasses and garage door opener etc. It's very well thought out and convenient. Easy to get the connect system to warn you about the 'Safety' Camera's too.

If it has a small niggle compared to my Pioneer Avic F900BT (in my other car) it would be that the Connect system won't play DVD's or video from my Ipod. Which I tend to use while parked up waiting for SWMBO. It's a very good system but the screen resolution isn't as good as on the Pioneer. Plus the Pioneer has connectivity to add Tv tuner &/or rear camera, DAB tuner or what have you.

in car tech has moved on a bit from the old days hasn't it. I used to be happy if the radio (with one speaker) just had push button station presets!