I have put together a system that will play my MP3 compact discs, but I am not really happy with it.

The CD player I have is alright - no complaints about this part. It plays MP3 format with folder navigation, etc. Only real complaint is it is nearly impossible to read the LCD display because it lacks backlighting.

I plug the line-out from this into a FM transmitter that runs off of batteries (I wanted to use only one of the 12V outlets to keep the clutter of wires down). The battery life is not very good and it sometimes loses the signal. The signal is better if me or my wife becomes a part of the antenna.

ARE THERE ANY BETTER WAYS TO PLAY MP3 CDs IN A PRIUS?