Panasonic CQ-HR1003U Car CD / MP3 Player

I used shopping.com formerly dealtime.com to choose an in dash stereo mp3 player receiver. I used their site to choose a stereo in the $150-200 price range with MP3 capabilities. I decided on the Panasonic CQ-HR1003U which said on the site could play mp3's. I ordered it from etronics.com which I was referred to by shopping.com for the best price. Using the info I had received, I ordered this unit. I installed the unit and tried to use an MP3 cd which wouldn't work. I referred to the owners manual and did all the steps they listed to insure proper playing. Finally I noticed the part number, 1003U which in the manual said does not play mp3's but the 1083U did. Shopping.com listed both of these as Mp3 playing stereo's. When I tried to contact Shopping.com I left a message and no one replied. Please double check your information and don't trust shopping.com!
I had to keep the stereo because it had already been installed. I do like it but I wish I could play MP3 cd's. That was the whole reason I bought it.