I'm thinking about getting a nano to use mostly in my new Fit. I'm wondering if the plug in the Fit powers the nano or will the ipod run out of battery after 5 or so hours of play?

Also, I assume you can control the ipod through the stereo system controls, true? Let me know. Thanks.

 

it charges. until you shut off your car

 

I myself would save $100+ and just buy a flash drive if it's for the Fit only.

 

The Fit provides a USB connection; you plug in the USB end of the iPod's charging cable into it, and the other end into the iPod connector, and your iPod will charge (as celph titled says, while the car is running). And yes, you can control the iPod via the stereo system controls; in fact, the controls surrounding the Volume knob basically replicate the controls on a regular iPod. There's also a control to play the contents of the iPod in random shuffle mode.

 

Well, it's actually a present and I'm going to use it for running, with my home stereo, on trips etc. Using it with the fit is abonus.

 

Yes, it charges but not with the ignition off. The new line of iPods no longer have their Firewire (12V) charging circuit so many 3rd party accessories can't charge them, but Honda's USB connection does.

As far as control goes, yes you can select among artists, playlist, etc. But be aware that scrolling through a long list is a pain ... too bad there isn't a page-down selection so you can get to ZZ Top faster

 

Question to those of you using a flash drive...does it still list your songs in playlists or only each track singly?

I love the fact that I just keep my iPod in there and forget it. But I don't understand why Honda has it where if you're playing a track and you want to look at that playlist you can't - you start from the very first playlist and it takes forever to scroll down, making it a hazard when driving.

 

In my case I just throw some music into different folders. Each folder can be considered a playlist I guess. You can navigate between folders just as you would an ipod. Since there is really no software in the drive, you kinda have to manually create your own playlists when you add the music to the flash drive. The ipod does have it's advantages.

 

Like the others said, scrolling through artists sucks.

It is super nice that it charges it and it is somewhat easier to use than looking down at your iPod while driving.

 

I have a first generation nano and I love it. It still works great. Get a new Nano you will love it. When you get to your destination you can put it in your pocket and keep on listening.