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Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD Review

Posted on October 29, 2010

The experience of a Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD is unforgettable. Once you’re in a car that will be as the experience of those players you never want to be without anymore.

Their films are on the road increased and the quality is clearly amazing. Although there are many different brands, the audio/video receivers offer, Pioneer is definitely the best. Who will tell you one of these brands know that now that has Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD, called the 5.8-inch double-DIN DVD with great wide-screen display to life, there is nothing lover on the market, will compliment your car like this beauty is.

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The Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD has many wonderful properties. This player can play MP3 files, iTunes AAC, DVD, DVD-R/RW, WMA, CD-R/RW, and DivX. It also has a touch screen for iPhone, iPod and video interface with some album art, advanced search link, USB control, and slide type.

If the sound comes with this wonderful technology is not enough for you, there’s always the 2 RCA Hi-Volt, which on external speakers and amplifiers so that the sound can be improved to add. The quality of the sound is amazing, thanks to the MOSFET in Wx4 Built 50 amps, as the excellent sound quality by minimizing distortion and makes it easy to process performance.

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With the Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD SUPERTUNE You also have the features that you are a good signal from analog or digital and to allow higher imaging for less distortion. If you have an iPod is fully functional with this player and can be easily connected with an iPod cable.

Safe driving with your eyes constantly on the road, and more communication with hands free kit that can be accessed through the Bluetooth adapter. (As long as your phone has Bluetooth you able to use this feature.) Only the features of the Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD alone are enough to make you think twice about what you should spend your saved up money.

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Another advantage of this player is that it easy to use and install. The features are great, but if you do not install or use then it is useless, but that’s not the case with the Pioneer AVH-P3100DVD. You get easy to read and there are no professional installation required. You should easily be able to install itself. It is very user friendly with great directions and simple operation. In no time you can use it like a pro.

It is user friendly to, so you should learn how to use it relatively quickly. You need not study the manual for three months before you know how to use it, it is straight forward, so you should, what’s hanging pretty quickly.

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Kenwood DDX616 DVD Receiver Review

Posted on October 29, 2010

The Kenwood is DDX616 DVD receiver you control when you’re behind the wheel: Responsible for the music, responsible for phone call, and is responsible for video entertainment, as well. Enjoy the control of the 6.1 inch touch screen – it leaves you sources, select music, select DVD menu items, or EQ settings to fit in a few steps of your fingertip.

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You can talk hands free with a compatible mobile phone over the DDX616, with integrated Bluetooth functionality. The receiver stores your phone book, you can place a call with the user-friendly touch screen control. If you receive a call, switch your music automatically mutes, and you’ll see information about the incoming call on the screen of the recipient.

* Bluetooth compatibility with this receiver may vary, depending on your phone and service provider.

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The play DDX616 your CDs and DVDs, including discs you’ve filled with MP3, WMA and AAC files. Or, make your digital music files on a USB stick, plug it into the USB input of the receiver. Their music is tag information is displayed in large characters, you’ll read with a quick glance at the screen.

Watch your favorite DVDs on the computer display when you park or add an external screen and wireless headphones, so your passengers can watch movies in the back while driving.

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Add Kenwood iPod adapter to control and play music from your iPod in your car. An updated menu to navigate your playlists and albums with ease, and you will see your cover art on the big screen. If you have parked, you can even watch videos stored on the iPod.

You can connect a satellite radio tuner for access to a world of commercial-free music, or add an HD Radio tuner for enhanced digital quality sound broadcast by many AM and FM stations. You can also use a portable satellite radio, MP3 player or other audio source into the convenient front input.

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Install Kenwood KNA-G610 navigation computer, and you’re right to control navigation functions on the touchscreen. Voice prompts guide you to your destination and the Garmin-powered navigation system features 2D and 3D views for amazing detail.

Key Features

  • DVD/CD receiver with internal amp (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels)
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • 6.1″ touchscreen
  • fits double-sized dash openings

Audio/Video Features

  • plays DVD, DVD-R/-RW, DVD+R/+RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and MP3/WMA/AAC files on disc
  • High-and low-pass filter
  • Dual-zone capability
  • Parametric 3-band equalizer

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Alpine INA-W900 Navigation system Review

Posted on October 11, 2010

About ten years ago decided that Alpine in-dash entertainment to also had videos. As a pioneer of in-dash Video, Alpine has the tradition of excellent video quality and responsiveness with the continued INA-W900. With a 1.15 million-pixel WVGA display and touch-screen feedback, the W900 offers integrated navigation and excellent sound quality in a double-DIN chassis.

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Navigation has been traditionally an add-on component for most video head units. Increasingly, many, many manufacturers moved to an integrated solution and offers an elegant solution that minimizes the installation time. The W900 achieves this through the use of integrated flash memory and offers an unusually fast start time. Within the time it took me to start the car, where I had my sunglasses and put them in the reverse direction, the play NAV screen up, iPod, and everything ready to go.

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Alpine also offers space for a back-up camera, some drivers of Nissan Maxima agree would be a good idea to add. Alpine integrated NAV offers three different ways, the NAVTEQ map data access: satellite-linked position data, gyro sensor and accelerometer technology. Previous iterations involved installing clunky “paddle” that measured the relative speed of the vehicle to determine where the vehicle is to be placed on the internal card, it should cover in a tunnel or under thick. Today, all three are integrated internally defined self-installation is possible than ever before. In typical alpine fashion, was the accuracy of the nav sound and responsiveness to changes and updates to Route seamless.

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With each control device sound quality is of paramount importance. Typically, IVA-series video head unit not the best sounding reserved for the Alpine line for that special audio equipment. Today, the INA-W900

uses an unusually high-end Burr-Brown DAC, offers a warmer tone, and welcome the users of iPods, improved D/A conversion. Alpine Imprint Auto-calibration (PXA-H100) is fully compatible, and after he make of well, and to reprint my car, the interior into a much sharper and more defined sound leads. Although some of the settings have been tweaked slightly to the conclusion, imprint is extremely welcome, especially those which can be as finicky car interior when it comes to audio enhancements to understand.

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Home Theater Receiver Owner, Audyssey EQ-based auto-making algorithms have appreciated the subtle and significant changes in these processors. iPod integration is made easy with the W900 USB port provides metadata to the 7-inch screen and full control. It also means the digital connection, the play to W900 superior DACs to the decoding of the iPod music. A cool feature is that the iPod’s video feature is available immediately and are subject to distribution throughout the vehicle.

Additional functions for the INA-W900 include adding a wireless Bluetooth adapter, rearview camera, and Sirius/XM/HD radio. It would be nice if some of these features have been introduced, but given the wealth of opportunities already exists, has Alpine excellent work in the tradition of comfort and performance that made a household name in Alpine car audio done.

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Jensen VM9224 MultiMedia Receiver Review

Posted on September 22, 2010

Arm your double-size dash opening for A/V enjoyment with Jensen VM9224 DVD receiver. The bright 6.2″ widescreen display of films and videos, if the car is parked, and turns into a touch screen interface when you travel.

If you are ready to enjoy some tunes, play your favorite store bought CDs and DVDs or CDs you’ve loaded with MP3 and WMA files. You will have an SD card slot and USB input for MP3 and WMA playback to be found. And you can plug and control your iPod with the touch screen. Further your enjoyment by adjusting the audio with the three-band equalizer, or keep it simple, and select one of the eight preset EQ curves.

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Use the convenient front-panel audio/video auxiliary input to connect your favorite portable audio player, a camcorder or other video source. The receiver has a video output to send movies to the rear screen and you will find an input for a reversing camera – perfect if your vehicle maneuvering in tight spaces.

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If you are a high-power system, you will enjoy the utility from the front, rear, and mono subwoofer preamp outputs. Add Jensen NAV-102 Navigation Module to enjoy cards and instructions on your screen or Jensen BTM10 Bluetooth module for hands-free calling.

The Jensen VM9224 has a 2-DIN chassis (also known as double-DIN size DD or known) and will fit in many vehicles with a large pinch of opening. The device can be mounted with brackets ISO factory or Euro-mounted using the supplied mounting frame.

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The Jensen VM9224 features a fixed 6.2″ wide, 16:9 touchscreen display with TFT active matrix system. The screen has a resolution of 800×3 (H) x 234 (V) with a total of 1.152 million pixels. This device has via touch screen control with interactive video graphics, making menu navigation easy. The device has a front-loading disc slot-loading disc to make easier to push because there is no panel or dampers can down.You the image manually brightness between -10 and +10 set. You can control the display will automatically dim at dusk, based on the unity of the setting of the clock.

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For reasons of security can not it take a video source on the built-in monitor when the vehicle is in motion. be to see video, the supplied pink wire must be hardwired into the vehicle’s parking brake light circuit, and the vehicle parking brake must be set. The pink parking brake wire is used, to connect to your parking brake light wire (video on the LCD monitor can be displayed only if this device pink PRK SW wire senses that was the parking brake of the vehicle) mission.

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JVC KW-AVX830 Review

Posted on September 6, 2010

JVC brought to CES a wealth of new products, we also have the device as follows, namely, the KW-AVX830 Double-DIN Multimedia Bluetooth receiver, designed to stream content quickly and easily enable users pretty much from any source would talk to your car audio system.

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The device is equipped with a built-in 7-inch widescreen monitor, the dynamic audiovisual entertainment features, while the function of a user-friendly touch panel. Users can even choose from four GUI (Graphical User Interface) pattern in 12 colors, while the KW-AVX830 packs a very interesting proximity sensor, activates/de-activates the screen depending on whether the user is approaching the hand or further by the display.

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Also, the device features a removable front panel (for security), and a USB port for iPod/iPhone, that offers clear digital sound to be transmitted at full speed while the unit charge. In addition to iPod/iPhone, the unit plays MP3/WMA/WAV audio files and video files from JPEG/MPEG1/2 from USB flash drives, digital audio player via USB connection.

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Like the name says, the unit of JVC sporting a wired microphone that offers flexible options for clear communication. The Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) for iPhone, users can automatically transfer to access the phone book, without, however, they can also manually transfer up to 400 numbers from compatible mobile phones.

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The KW-AVX830 features advanced EQ settings, which increases the frequency ranges usually absorbed in the car, and adjusts the sound are best suited to the human ear. In terms of audio performance, the audio infotainment solution from JVC pretty impressive and delivers a maximum output of 50 watts x 4, a continuous output of 20 watts x 4 channel at 4 ohms, frequency response, while the range 40-20000 Hz

Prices for the new JVC KW-AVX830 Double-DIN Multimedia Bluetooth receiver is at $ 660, which is not that large sum for an expanded pay after-market audio system like this one sentence.

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Jensen VM9214 Review

Posted on August 13, 2010

Jensen VM9214 features a 7″ screen is super bright and looks amazingly clear. It is one of the really cool things about this model is that the touch-screen interface that you perform frequently used functions quickly and efficiently by allowing a large surface area with used Big Easy to identify icons. The front panel display is fully motorized and can be the recipient even when the screen operate in the closed position. The screen is fully motorized tilt controls, and offers you the opportunity to change the picture settings as bright Ness, contrast, and much more.

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The USB Input This unit has iPod and iPod direct control in this way you can plug in your iPod or iPhone into the USB to the wire that comes with all iPods, and it is played again and built the device. In addition, if your iPod is connected it is to get charged. If your iPod is connected to the receiver can use the touch screen controls to change songs and control your iPod. The built-in iPod interface is for audio. For iPod video ads need to get a jLinkUSB cable.

Allows easy access for connection to all portable MP3 players and other portable USB audio device and a USB flash drive with audio and video, or save them to a portable hard drive.

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Jensen VM9214 is rated at 40 watts x 4, which is very loud. The ratings are actually tested by the industry standard. This receiver uses a MOSFET power supply is known to power the speakers more efficiently. The lower end receivers use amplifiers that are not driven MOSFET, and it does not get nearly as much power to your speakers how to use a MOSFET power supply from most of the leading brand name receivers, as they are used. This receiver is super loud your speakers, without buying any additional external amplifier!

The aux input allows you to easily connect a portable audio or video device. It is an RCA audio-video input that may assist in the transmission of audio and video on the monitor with this one input means. You can can a video game system, digital camera, camcorder, navigation, video recorders or other devices you think.

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A really cool feature that this receiver has ID3 tag display is in playback of MP3 tracks. What is this, it shows the title, artist name and other information to the display of the receiver. You can also navigate the MP3 tracks by folder or select the name and title, which song you want to play.

This receiver makes your car audio system extensible. The pre-amp outputs enable connection to external amplifier for the speakers, without having to purchase additional accessories. Since this has 3 sets of pre-amps, you can hook multiple amplifiers. This has front, rear and sub pre-amp outputs, so that all your interior speakers can amplifiy, and add a subwoofer amplifier.

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This feature is only found in the top row of the receiver like this. The high pass filter allows you to unwanted noise out of your range chassis while the low pass crossover you to filter out unwanted noise from your bass or mid bass speakers. A crossover also allows your speaker to play louder without distorting. The reason is because you are filtering out the frequencies that cause the speaker to distort slightly. The crossover will also make your speakers longer because they eliminate distortions and frequencies, the distortion is to blow up what causes speakers. With the crossover your speakers last 10 times longer.

A full function remote is included!

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Sony XAV-70BT In-Dash DVD Player Review

Posted on July 23, 2010

Sony’s XAV-70BT DVD receiver combines the convenience of touch-screen control with the capabilities of the built-in Bluetooth Its high-resolution 7″ touch screen offers outstanding video performance, and you can connect, control and charge a variety of portable music players through the USB input of the receiver.

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Pair your mobile device to the XAV-70BT and talk hands free. You do not have to grope around for your cell phone when a call is received to start – only touch a button and speak. And if your mobile device supports streaming music stores or music files to your favorite music files or Internet radio without connecting any wires.

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Insert a CD or DVD with MP3, WMA or AAC music files, downloaded audio entertainment hours if you drive. Sony SensMe technology analyzes your music, then organizes them into playlists designed for different moods. If you parked the car, you can create a DVD slide into the front slot to enjoy movies or videos.

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Sony’s Advanced Sound Engine makes your DVD’s multi-channel soundtrack of his best sound. The intelligent time alignment system creates perfectly balanced sound, while the center speaker Optimizer creates a virtual center channel for a true-to-life 5.1 listening experience.

You can plug your iPod into the XAV-70BT USB input for direct control and playback of audio files plus you can add an optional Sony cable for playing your iPod video content. You can switch Passenger control mode, if you or your passengers prefer to use the iPod controls. You can search for music by playlist, artist, album, genre, title, or podcast.

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An efficient MOSFET amplifier combined with a premium digital-analog converter for sharp, clean sound delivered. You can EQ7 7-band equalizer to optimize the acoustics in your vehicle or to improve the use of integrated processing to the sound of compressed music files.

For more listening options, add a Sony HD Radio tuner or satellite radio. If you’re putting together heavyweight system with external amplifiers, you will appreciate the three sets of 4-volt preamp outputs and built-in high-and low-pass filter.

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Clarion VX400 DVD Receiver Review

Posted on July 8, 2010

Fill your car has double-size dash opening with a sweet Stereo – Clarion’s VX400 DVD receiver will play the DVD, along with a variety of built-in and optional features. You control over your finger tip in-dash entertainment on the large 6.5 “touch screen. Enjoy watching DVDs you forward while you park, or hang a video screen in the back, so that children can watch movies while driving.

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Built-in Bluetooth, you can talk hands free on your compatible phone. When a call comes in, you can tap the screen to answer the call and hear your caller through the speakers. And you can even stream tunes, if your device supports.

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Connect your iPod or iPhone in the rear USB input, and you’ll get to touch screen control over your music. Even your iPod as you drive will be charged. You can make a adapter to view video content from your iPod or iPhone, and you will also find an audio video input for video games or other sources.

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Your options do not end. Clarion navigation system NP400 (coming soon) gives you access to touch-screen maps of the United States and Canada. You can use an optional SIRIUS satellite radio tuner needed directly to the VX400 (no adapter) to get the almost endless variety of entertainment options. Unlock Clarion HD Radio tuner for digital awesome AM FM sound quality.

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The VX400 will play your bought and recordable CDs and DVDs, including discs you can with MP3 and WMA files loaded. A powerful internal amplifier gives your music a lot of punch and sparkle makes a premium digital-analog converter all your tunes. Three sets of preamp outputs, you can add amps and subs to the mix, and the subwoofer volume control you can choose just the right amount of bass. Clarion includes a handy remote control for on-the-fly changes.

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General Characteristics:

  • DVD receiver with internal amp (18 watts RMS x 4 channels CEA-2006 40 watts peak)
  • 6.5 “touchscreen
  • fits double-sized openings
  • integrated Bluetooth (including visor microphone)
  • Wireless Remote

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JVC KD-AVX77 El Kameleon Receiver Review

Posted on June 15, 2010

In the search for an amazing car stereo, I came up with the El Kameleon KD-AVX77 JVC Media Player. The touch screen is very high-tech and luxury class. This is absolutely one of the most modern car media player I’ve heard. That says a lot for himself, for I have several last through the years. The El Kameleon KD-AVX77 JVC has the ability to a wide range of formats, including content from an iPod to play MP3 music CD, and many other formats that are on the market today!

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Not only do you enjoy the game with the different formats to get the sound quality of this unit is outstanding. It’s sound very clear, precise and sharp. It is amazing how much clearer my music sounds like it in the previous Media Player I have heard. It is very noticeable, because all my friends noticed it immediately when riding in my car.

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The only complaint I have when it comes to sound, is the fact that there is no button to manually increase the volume. I think this device would be almost perfect, has had the volume button. This is important if you drive down the street and you open favorite song is! One of my other dislikes about the El Kameleon KD-AVX77 JVC is the fact that although the screen is quite wide, is a little too tight. You should see the screen for viewing media have other dimensions. Not only that, but it should could have been a certain kind of technology where the display for day and night to set display.

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Media can be seen very clearly after sunset, but during the hours of sunshine, it is not a good experience when they try to see a movie. It’s just boring looking in my opinion. I think it is overall well worth the money and be really glad you invested in them. There is no problem to install and add a sense of class to your vehicle. I recommend this electronic device.

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If you are one of those people who continuously adjust the volume, this is not for you. You better be buying a Media Player, has access to a volume control. It has Bluetooth wireless technology, was very useful for me. This means you are one of those people who is any kind of gadgets on the market, you will be happy to know that this media player is compatible with almost any of them. The El Kameleon KD-AVX77 JVC Media Player is amazing!

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Alpine IXA-W404 Review

Posted on May 26, 2010

Alpine reasons waived if the CD mechanism and to have concentrated on features that iPod users would look forward, it would be a hit. It was only partly true, but is gaining momentum.

This “mechless” head-units were a real break with tradition, and many of the Alpine dealer was in a mental stumbling block to sell radios that do not play, could the CD format. Your iPod does not take care of customers, though, and soon became the “IDAX” series of products were some of the best providers of Alpine. You are getting better and better every year, and recently I had the opportunity to test drive the latest equipment that IXAW404.

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The Alpine IXAW404 the company is the first double-DIN-offering in the iPod lineup. Most cars built today use this size of radio, and it offers many advantages compared to the aftermarket standard single-DIN design. In addition to searching more factory-like, when installed, provides the double-DIN format more physical properties for the designers to work, so the consumer gets the benefit of a larger screen, larger and easier-to-use knobs and buttons, and a generally less cluttered appearance.

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My overall impression of the IXAW404 was very favorable. The unit is dominated by a 4.3-inch color monitor and QGVA large rotary knob. The screen is used to inform the driver of the functions performed by the deck. When in iPod mode, will show artist, song and track information and cover (if your iPod is loaded). The resolution is very good, and the smallest detail on the cover is well represented. It is not necessary, but it’s a nice gesture that the user connect to the iPod experience. The screen has an input for an optional navigation system and a dedicated backup camera input. This is typical Alpine IXAW404 fit and finish. Everything looks well made and it “feels right” when you turn knobs or push buttons. The large middle button is made of plastic, but it looks good. I would have preferred something in aluminum for a large button that off, but it’s OK.

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Alpine was the first manufacturer to directly to Apple instead of “reverse engineering” its iPod interface. The result of an Apple-certified “for iPod” and “Works with iPhone is Made” rating. All iPod and iPhone functions are supported, including to search and playback video file, and you do not get the annoying “Airplane Mode?” Warning with iPhones. The connection to the device is supplied by an iPod iPhone Dock to USB, and it’s Superfast.

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The rest of the unit’s AM FM and … well, that’s it. AM FM iPod is all you really need, but it is completely upgraded with optional HD Radio tuner, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth, navigation, and even a DVD CD-changer for the die-hards who still need some plastic in their play. An interesting feature on the HD tuner in this year’s iTunes tagging. If you just hear HD and hear a song that you love, a touch on the main knob tags, the songs and store them on your iPod. The next time you hook up with iTunes, you are asked whether you want to download the song from the iTunes Store.

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I liked this unit. If you have an iPod user, and I can not remember the last time a new CD playing in your car, do not think twice. Good fit and finish, easy to use, great songs and a search function to easily see the screen make this piece a winner.

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