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Alpine’s IVA-W505 Now Shipping

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on April 22, 2008
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Alpine\'s IVA-W505
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Alpine’s most highly anticipated “Mobile Multimedia Station” has been released…. since April 10th, yea were late….

7-inch WVGA touch-screen monitor for your fondling pleasures. As well as a few other nifty features, such as:

The IVA-W505 is a full-featured DVD/CD/MP3/AAC/WMA/DivX audio/video head unit that boasts a new, intuitive graphical interface and touch-screen control over virtually any digital media source in the car, as well as Bluetooth® connectivity. The 2-DIN unit also serves as the in-dash docking station for Alpine’s PMD-B200 Blackbird portable navigation device, enabling consumers to enjoy the car-to-car convenience of a portable unit while also gaining the myriad benefits of a fixed navigation system.

The suggested retail price is $1,100. Read on for the full press release and gallery.

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Kenwood drops two All-in-Ones - DNX7120 and DNX5120

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on February 19, 2008
in GPS, HD Radio, Head Unit, Multimedia, Navigations, Source Unit and XM Radio
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Kenwood's DNX7120

Kenwood showed off two All-inOne units at this past CES, the DNX7120 (pictured above) and DNX5120 (pictured within).

The DNX7120 sports a 6.95” LCD touchscreen with customizable icons, while the DNX5120 features a 6.1” LCD touchscreen with user-programmable variable-color illumination of the front panel controls. Both models are Satellite Radio Ready, HD Radio Ready and have Bluetooth integration. Other features of the DNX7120 include three 2V RCA Preouts, for Front, Rear, and Sub, for system expansion, and two relay control outputs for touchscreen control of devices like garage doors, security gates, trunk release, and more.

Both units include full-memory Garmin navigation technology and the most advanced mapping data of the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Navigation features include voice guidance that announces street names, over 6 million Points of Interest, and Sirf Star 3 GPS receiver that improves GPS accuracy. In addition, the DNX7120 is XM Traffic/Weather ready for live traffic and weather data.

No word on price or availability yet. Stay posted and we’ll be sure to let you know as soon as we do.

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Sony Divies up 6 New Xplod Head Units

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on January 15, 2008
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Sony's New CDX Head Unit

Sony has unleashed a fury of new Xplod Head unit for you to indulge on. We got four in the GT Series, with the remaining two in the BT Series. The main difference between the two is the integration of Bluetooth in the BT series.

The top of the line GT unit, the CDX-GT820IP pictured above, has front panel aux-in, and 4-volt front, rear and sub preamp outputs, a flip-down detachable faceplate also includes switchable blue, green and red key illumination, a wireless card remote and is also satellite and HD Radio-ready, just to name a few features.

The top of the line BT unit, the MEX-BT5100pictured below, has three preouts and rear AUX lite, is satellite and HD Radio-ready, a flip-down detachable faceplate and full-motion florescent display to allow for full control of functionality on added devices. You also have the ability to import and and dial phone numbers through the unit.

Sony's New MEX Head Unit

Sony's New CDX Head Unit

The CDX-GT420U, CDX-GT620IP, CDX-GT720 and CDX-GT820IP receivers will cost you $130, $160, $200 and $230, respectively. The MEX-BT2600 and MEX-BT5100 receivers run about $170 and $330, respectively. All will be available January 2008 online at www.sonystyle.com and at authorized retailers nationwide.

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Alpine’s latest Processor does HD Radio and iTunes tagging too!

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on November 16, 2007
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Looks like the newest addition to Alpine’s processor line-up, the TUA-T550HD, will include not only HD Radio, but iTunes tagging as well. The iTunes tagging is a new feature enabled through HD Radio that lets users tag over-the-air tracks for which they may later purchase, through iTunes. We will continue to seek a release date, pricing, or even specifications as they are released. Stay tuned.

[Source: Alpine, Engadget]