I've been looking for an easy iPhone integration solution for the past week, and although I haven't found an all-in-one package, what I HAVE found seems to be somewhat ideal. Any feedback is totally appreciated...

1) Replace stock radio:
I've looked for easy solutions for an AUX IN addition to our stock radios and from what I've found, there just simply isn't. Purchasing a new head unit is about the only way to go.

From this board, I came across the Clarion FB275BT...I really like this model both for it's aesthetic design and cost. Since there are no moving parts, (No CD player) it keeps the cost way down and my entire library is on my iPhone anyway. Some people on this board have complained about the white buttons, but I'm o.k. with it...

It's bluetooth compatible (phone function), it has a built-in microphone on the dash, it streams audio via bluetooth (iPod function), the colors are adjustable, it'll play 2GB SD Cards, it has an AUX IN on the back, and there are no special mounts needed to install it in our cars.

So, we've got phone integration, ipod integration, it retains the aesthetic integrity, and it's cheap.

2) No wires cluttering up the Dash
I hate wires and I hide them as often as humanly possible. I especially don't like a bunch of wires coming out of my dashboard.

So, since the unit supports A2DP, I should be able to stream music from my iPhone without any wires, right? Eh...sorta. Surprisingly, the iPhone does not support A2DP even though the bluetooth chip inside supports it. But, there is an easy solution from Sony called the Sony TMR-BT8iP which simply connects to the bottom of the dock connector and streams music via bluetooth. This is a pretty small device and does not require any additional battery as it pulls its power from the device itself. Plus, it'll pair with any bluetooth compatible device such as the Clarion head unit.

No wires, easy integration, small footprint. It's an extra add-on, yes. But it's not such a huge inconvenience that it's a deal-breaker.

3) Car Mount
Obviously, a car mount is not necessary, but I think it's something everybody likes to have. You could just as easily leave the phone on the passenger seat or in your pocket with the Sony bluetooth transmitter connected to it, but it just doesn't look as neat.

From what I've read, ProClip seems to be the best for iPod car mounts. I know a few people on this board have used them and while some people have complained, the work they've put into making these mounts compatible with almost every car says a lot about their business to me.

4) Charging
This is still one subject that isn't 100% solved for me. With the Sony bluetooth transmitter connected, there's no way to charge the iPhone while it's in use. However, you could always just buy a car charger and use it when necessary. But, I'm all about "all-in-one-solutions".

I am currently using a DLO TransPod with my iPhone and that charges the iPhone while playing. It also has an AUX OUT to connect to a head unit. So, if I were to leave this in place, I've got A) a car mount, B) a charger and C) and AUX OUT. This is pretty convenient, but there still needs to be some sort of wire coming out of the device to the back of the radio and you know how I feel about wires! Plus, since it connects to the cigarette lighter, the aesthetics just aren't quite as appeasing. BUT, it's all about compromise when there isn't an "all-in-one-solution".

If I were to go this route, I'm positive the AUX OUT wire could be easily hidden in the side panel without any problem. That's comforting.

SO, with all this being said, I'm still not 100% sure of which route to take, but I think I've got a pretty decent amount of research.

If anyone has any ideas or comments, I would love to read them!

Thanks for the feedback...