Ummm, no. I don't have an IPOD, I have a standard MP3 player. So I could care less about the IPOD hookup. I need the USB and/or the SD slot. I really don't want a bunch of add-on parts to clutter up my space in the cab. There's already not much space to begin with- I don't want a bunch of cables, MP3 players, accessories, etc flying around. That's why I'd prefer the USB and/or SD card. I don't own 1 cassette- so that's just a waste of space to me.