Clarion to show off iPod-compatible car audio gear

Clarion today announced that it will be showcasing an integrated iPod solution for its new VRX755VD in-dash DVD player/monitor at the 2005 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Expected to ship in February 2005, the VRX755VD will feature a 7-inch touch-screen monitor that will be able to display playlist, song and artist information, and more. Clarion also announced that it will unveil a new CD receiver solution for the iPod at the event. The company’s iPod interface, which is scheduled for a mid-2005 release, will be compatible with its CeNET-equipped source units.