not to toot my own stereo again, but I use the Alpine iPod controller - it connects to the head unit as if it's a CD changer and lets you control the iPod via the HU or remote. Select songs by playlist, artist, album, trackname, etc, plenty of ways to search. Almost as good as with the iPod itself. Nice to not have to use the iPod to control it while in the car, but be able to when I leave the car. And since it's all alpine, it's not car-dependant - I can take the whole deck, iPod, and changed with me to any other car. The best part is that the iPod changer only cost $80, the Alpine head units are as cheap as maybe $150. WAY cheaper than the alternative, and you get higher quality.