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Old 07-20-10, 09:08 PM
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I gotta 2006 300AWD ML . . I wanna be able to play mp3s and watch videos linked from my ipod classic . . Which system would be best for me?
Old 07-20-10, 10:37 PM
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I got the Isimple...so easy to install
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are there any instructions on the forum on how to install the isimple?
Does the isimple allow you to control everything via the navigation screen? or do you actually have to use the buttons?
Old 07-21-10, 03:31 AM
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burton06-
I wanna know about that too.

Jiggawut25-
But can U watch videos from your ipod on your navi screen?
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I do not have any experience with the iSimple only the Vais though. I have the Vais for my Ipod interface and for my Sirius Satelite radio. Absolutely a fantastic product that integrates very well with steering wheel controls and everything. Vais tech support is top notch also!!!
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Can U play videos on ur ipod and watch it on your navi screen??
Old 07-21-10, 04:01 PM
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BLu, for your 06 with ml, there is no vaistech module that will play video (with sound)
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Originally Posted by BLu_Gs3
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Can U play videos on ur ipod and watch it on your navi screen??
I do not know since I currently use an Ipod nano without video. I just know that vais products are top quality and integrate beutifully with my Mark Levinson NAV system in my 2006 GS300. I am very happy with my selection. To be sure contact VAIS technologies directly and they can answer all your questions like they did for me before I made my decision to go with their products. Before going with the vais products I also called around to a few Lexus dealers and audio shops here in MD and they all used and swore by Vais products. Some even told me Vais is better then factory lexus products like the Ipod interface. As for the satelite inteface, since I wanted to use Sirius, I had no other choice but Vais and I am very satisfied as well.

Hope that helps!
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Originally Posted by levinsoy
I do not know since I currently use an Ipod nano without video. I just know that vais products are top quality and integrate beutifully with my Mark Levinson NAV system in my 2006 GS300. I am very happy with my selection. To be sure contact VAIS technologies directly and they can answer all your questions like they did for me before I made my decision to go with their products. Before going with the vais products I also called around to a few Lexus dealers and audio shops here in MD and they all used and swore by Vais products. Some even told me Vais is better then factory lexus products like the Ipod interface. As for the satelite inteface, since I wanted to use Sirius, I had no other choice but Vais and I am very satisfied as well.

Hope that helps!
vaistech ipod kit is far superior than the lexus integration kit, that's for sure. i have looked at them side by side and have talked to customers with lexus kit who have tried out my vaistech
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Anyone know any discount codes for vais product?
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Originally Posted by GS350Lexus
Anyone know any discount codes for vais product?
Group buy going on now in our vendor marketplace direct from Vaistech

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...echnology.html
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yeah, vaistech is already a vendor here, they always have great GB prices
Old 07-22-10, 12:42 PM
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My intentions is to skip the middle man and get 1 system that will play mp3s and videos. Do U guys have any other alternatives? If not I guess I gotta go with VIAS = (
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personally i don't know of a unit that will play video on 06 gs with ml (ml is the problem).
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Ok . . So do U guys know any other alternatives so I can accomplish my goals?


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