 Best iPod navigation I've seen, by a long shot |
| Review Date: October 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mick Guitar, Superior, CO United States |
| I initially was going to buy the similarly-priced SONY competitor unit. But then I started looking closely at the iPod navigation procedure on the SONY, compared to the Alpine, and quickly realized that there was absolutely no contest. The Alpine system is INFINITELY superior, in terms of ease of iPod navigation, than anything else I've seen (SONY, Pioneer, and others). Between the intelligent Menu/Submenu hierarchy system (very intuitive, very similar in nature to the navigation on the iPod itself), and the "percentage search" feature utilizing the #1-6 radio preset buttons for fast-forwarding along your song list, you can find an individual song in VERY little time, with a minimum of button-pushing or button-holding. Other manufacturers, who think that consumers will actually want to push a button hundreds of times (or hold it for hundreds of seconds), to find a desired song, are absolutely living on another planet. Buy the Alpine -- it looks cool, it sounds great, and most importantly, it makes iPod integration and navigation an absolute joy. |
Very Good Product
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| Review Date: January 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Atulya Bhimarasetty, Dekalb, IL |
| I wanted to buy a CD reciever (head unit) for a long time and since being a student, I was on a limited budget. I actually zeroed on three units - two of being pioneer ($180 and $160) and the other being the Alpine CDA -9883. This is radio has 3 RCA outputs (for amplifier, subwoofer(s)), is HD radio ready, SAT radio ready and of course plays mp3's and AAC's. The best thing I like about this product is its integration with the IPOD. You just plug your IPOD in, and everything on your IPOD can now be controlled with the head unit. It displays everything (artists, playlists, geners, songs, podcasts..etc). Your IPOD simply sits in the glove compartment or where ever. All in all a great product....will always reccommend. |
Great item.I love it. A++++ seller.
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| Review Date: February 29, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Keun Hyuk Lee, |
| The item is so good, I love it. Shipping was fast, and after installed stereo, it is fantastic. Thank you. |
A great Alpine except.......
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| Review Date: March 30, 2008 |
| Reviewer: uncle mozo, Brewster, NY USA |
This is my 3rd Alpine, and I don't think I'd ever buy another brand. The looks, ease of installation and sound quality are all first rate. The iPod interface to me is exceptional, even considering the connector cable isn't cheap. I strongly suggest if you're going the iPod route, to buy the cable with the head unit, since the cable attaches to the rear of the unit and requires it to be out of your dashboard to attach the cable. Also, setting up the 'equalizer' takes a bit of trial and error to get the sound just right, (took me a week) but once you've got it, you're done.
My complaint is the difficulty of changing CDs while driving. The tiny button that allows the faceplate to open and reveal the CD slot is VERY difficult to find and is NOT lit, making it near impossible at night. I've finally come to the conclusion that it's just too dangerous, and I don't change discs while driving anymore. And the removeable faceplate (anti-theft) is a joke. It comes off ok, but is a pain it the *** to re-install. Re-inserting the hinge pins into the unit is very difficult.
I'm sure part of the Alpine design team was convinced that CD's are becoming something of a dinosaur (and I agree), but I still have a couple hundred of them, and I do like to play 'em sometimes.
If you don't play many CD's anymore, go with this unit, but if they are your major source of music in your car, you will be much happier with something else. |
Very good product.
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| Review Date: January 22, 2008 |
| Reviewer: G. Rubel, |
| As always, alpine delivers with great overall sound quality, and awesome fit, finish, and fitment. The full speed Ipod controls work well, and are intuitive after a minute or so. The percentage search function works well for scrolling through large libraries (this is helpful for me considering i have over 1700 songs). My only quarrel is that the bluetooth module costs an additional 165 dollars on amazon. Other than that, highly recommended and a great value. |
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