[scalyweb]

Having never owned an iPod but always having handheld gadgets around, I'd have to kindly hope that the default external audio/media connection is NOT to a an Apple product.

[Tycho]

all they really need is a little 5mm jack on the front panel.

[elblanco]

Agreed, in 10 years I'll probably still be driving that car, will I still need the proprietary Apple connector? Probably not.