Basically, we came up with an in-dash MP3 player that looks very much
like my daughter's portable MP3 player.

What'S wrong with a little plug you hook any portable MP3 player up to?
What 's the advantage compared to hooking up a USB stick to the
built-in player?

It would have the same advantages (and disadvantages) that any in-panel
device would have over its portable cousin.

I personally hate hauling stuff to and from the hangar. A single
memory stick (that lives on my keychain) could replace the 20 CDs
(times ten) we've got stuffed into the visor-holders, and the small
size of an MP3 player would free up a lot of panel space that is
currently occupied by our CD player.

I think the key to success would be to built the player into an
intercom/XM radio receiver that fits into a 3" hole.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"