I have the older version of this
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/product.php?model=iDA-X305.
The iPod interface is pretty seamless, including search etc. displays cover art. Not that I care; all I ever do is set Shuffle and hit "Next" if I'm not in the mood for the track that comes up.
Doesn't even have a CD in it. Don't need one with a HDD-based iPod.