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That`s what I thought you meant, yes they do. I`ve never seen one with a memory stick but you can get them with usb ports on them to insert a usb key with MP3s

You can also find some high end units that have hard drives built in to have an mp3 library in your car
 
And many have Ipod interfaces so you can control your Ipod through the deck controls but in a more simpler method (and if you don't have an ipod) most decks have aux inputs where you plug in the mp3 player into the deck via the headphone jack. The adapter to do it this way (Y connector) costs about $7.00 where the ipod adapter can run you $200.00.

Many new vehicles are coming with decks that have mp3 player capability.
 
Unfortunately, I think that is what I may ultimately end up using.

I was hoping for a car stereo with the mp3 player permanently built-in, probably with a data cable for you to update the internal memory stick. I haven't seen such a car stereo yet.

I don't think I would like the audio port. You would still have all the hassle of bringing your regular MP3 player in and out of the car, running the cable, replacing its AAA battery, worrying about some punk breaking into your car and stealing the MP3 player, etc.

It looks like I would have to find one with a USB port, though I am worried about a USB key sticking out of my car stereo. For example, it could accidentally get knocked out from getting in/out or loading items in/out of the car.
 
ig-88 said:
Unfortunately, I think that is what I may ultimately end up using.

I was hoping for a car stereo with the mp3 player permanently built-in, probably with a data cable for you to update the internal memory stick. I haven't seen such a car stereo yet.

I don't think I would like the audio port. You would still have all the hassle of bringing your regular MP3 player in and out of the car, running the cable, replacing its AAA battery, worrying about some punk breaking into your car and stealing the MP3 player, etc.

It looks like I would have to find one with a USB port, though I am worried about a USB key sticking out of my car stereo. For example, it could accidentally get knocked out from getting in/out or loading items in/out of the car.
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Well, most mp3 players (better quality) have rechargable batteries internal to them so that isn't a problem. However, if you're driving to FLA or something 6 hrs might not be enough of a charge on the battery.

All the decks I've seen do require you to insert the stick into the front so yes, it would be sticking out. Although I have read about some car decks that have a removable HD (like a disc changer) that you take into your house, load up, then replace it in your car. I think rockford fosgate had one....

This site has just about everything you'd find in car audio:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-NZiyUG95VQu/
 
Yes - there are loads of them now on the market. Some car manufacturers are even installing them as base items.

Timbit
 
tboy said:
..All the decks I've seen do require you to insert the stick into the front so yes, it would be sticking out.
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There's a few out there that take SD cards as well as USB memory sticks. Some indash DVD units will also play MP3 files burned onto DVDs
 
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