B Class COMAND APS - USB Connectivity?

[tominglis]

Hi,

I am going to buy a B Class with Comand APS, but want to be able to play music from digital media players / USB sticks other than the Ipod. Is there an accessory that I can buy to enable this type of generic USB connectivity. I would like to be able to browse through and select the files to play with COMAND?

Otherwise, I shall just get a normal stereo cable fitted.

Many thanks,

Tom

 

[miro]

USB is not the best format for music. For starters the insertion life on the players USB connector is not that high. After a year or so the connector is shot.

There are devices in the pipeline and some already claim to have USB like Dension 500.

 

[fuzzer]

BMW offer this functionality from the factory.

 

[tominglis]

Thanks miro! Is it easy to retrofit this part, or do I need Mercedes to do anything before I receive the car? Is this something that Mercedes will provide as an upgrade in the future (as a replacement for the Ipod Integration Kit for example)?

fuzzer, I don't really like BMW cars. I don't like the way they look, and they don't have a 'Compact Sports Tourer'...