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      08-28-2008, 10:47 AM   #18
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Originally Posted by Technic View Post
Sorry that I was not clear, the old cradle did not support the USB plug at the same time that the phone was in the cradle. What I meant was that that dual connection configuration, even if it was possible, was the only way to use the current craddle for both powering the phone/antenna connection and music playback.

The new 6NL option does take care of that now in a single connection.
Thanks for clarifying Technic. So, the 6NF does present a distinct advantage in that regard, although I am not sure just how beneficial the integration with the sharkfin really is. The iPod hookup is really the most important part, which you still get with 6FL. Of course, like I said earlier, there is no 3G cradle yet for non-6NF cars, but presumably the one that come with the '09s with 6NF will fit even in the older cars. But then that cradle won't support music in a non-6NF car, at least not without some homebrew mods.

All in all, I think 6NF is probably worth $150, and I will likely spec it on my order.
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