iPhone 3G With R53 MINI’s iPod OEM Adapter

Ok, so I’ve really been enjoying my Mac Pro so much so that I am now waiting for Apple to release their new MacBook Pros to replace my Dell laptop that I use for work. I am also being tempted by the iPhone 3G… Before I make the switch though, I was wondering if someone out there can provide me some info. I have searched the boards and have really not turned up much detail on my exact scenario. So here it is:

I have a 2006 MCS with the OEM MINI iPod Adapter in my glove box. The question I have is will I be able to plug in my iPhone 3G and do the following:

  • Listen to my playlists as I currently do on my Nano
  • Answer the phone via Bluetooth headset when a call comes in without having to mess with the actual phone
  • Utilize some sort of voice dialing application to make calls via the Bluetooth headset without having to touch the phone

The key here is that the iPod adapter is in my glove box and so that’s where my phone will be. It would not be very safe to have to reach in there while driving to place or receive calls. Now… I also have an AUX port so worst case scenario, I could just use that and mount the phone in my cup holder. Your thoughts and suggestions are welcome!

UPDATE: I just found this cable extender which may allow me to keep the iPhone outside the glove box too:

http://cablejive.com/extendercable.html

Still would like to hear your responses though!

6 thoughts on “iPhone 3G With R53 MINI’s iPod OEM Adapter”

  1. I tried my “2G” iPhone on the factory interface and it worked for playback – it puts up an “incompatible” message but you can ignore it.
    I didn’t have any calls so don’t know if it affects bluetooth.
    No voice dialing exists for the iPhone, still – a big omission, I think!

    Remember also, your 3G iPhone probably won’t charge from the car – they omitted some charging circuits from 2G to 3G.

  2. Thanks for the info Ian. I actually found an inexpensive voice dialing add-on for the iPhone, but not sure if it will work when connected to the factory iPod adapter.

    That is a real bummer about charging. Thought the iPod connectors were supposed to be universal. So much for that :(.

    What I may have to do is connect using my AUX port and have the iPhone cable connected to my cig lighter/USB plug for charging. Hmmm….

  3. I’ve read a few voice dial add-ons, but they all require some pressing on the iPhone, to initiate the program.
    AT&T does voice dial, but again you first have to manually dial AT&Ts service.

  4. Ian – I was wondering about how the voice dial was initiated – thanks. Apparently DICE may have new adapter out by December which will charge the iPhone. We’ll have to see…

  5. The Newer Ipod connector for 2008 on MINI’s is much better and the connection communicates with ipod and Iphone better.
    I would wait for Dice, I am going with the Dice/HD radio/Ipod/iphone connector.
    It should have more of what you want.

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