What exactly do I need to play Shuffle 2nd Gen in a car?

Hello! I'm getting the iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation 1 GB as a gift and I want to know what else I need to have it play in a car. Also, can it be charged in the car as well? Thanks!

Hello! I'm getting the iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation 1
GB as a gift and I want to know what else I need to
have it play in a car. Also, can it be charged in
the car as well? Thanks!
Depends on the capabilities of your car's audio system.
IF it has a cassette player you can use a cassette adapter.
IF it has an audio in, you can connect a cable between Shuffle and audio system.
IF neither of above you can get an FM transmitter (Belkin's TuneCast, for example) and connect Shufffle to transmitter.
You can get a cigarette lighter USB power dapter and attach Shuffle through dock to charge Shuffle.
You can NOT charge and play Shuffle simultaneously...yet.

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