I completely agree! That pocket is perfect for my 40GB iPod photo and iTrip. I think the sound quality is near perfect in my HCH. I just picked up a Griffin PowerPod, and now I won't need to take my iPod out of my car to charge it. I have actually heard that charging your iPod while using iTrip actually boosts the signal. Don't know if its true or not, read it on iLounge.