Product Spotlight: Alpine iXA-W404 Touch-Screen Digital Media Receiver

  |   alpine Ixa W404 Touch Screen Digital Media Receiver display View It didn't seem that long ago when aftermarket touch-screen head units were just hitting the market and iPods only came with monochrome screens, but if Alpine's iXA-W404 double-DIN touch-screen Digital Media Station is any indication to in-car entertainment's current technology level, we have come a long way. The Alpine unit features an AM/FM radio tuner along with a high-speed USB connection suited for any USB-based portable music player or memory device. To control the receiver, either the double-action encoder knob or the touch-screen is used. Specifications for the iXA-W404 include:

• 4.3-in. QVGA color touch-screen
• Seven included display widgets with as many as four widgets on screen at once, including a clock, calculator, and calendar
• Meets Apple's "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" compatibility specifications, including any iPod with a 30-pin dock connector
• iTunes tagging
• Percentage Search and Page Skip functions to assist in navigating large music files
• Video playback support offered when vehicle is parked
• Optional Bluetooth, navigation, and HD radio tuner accessories

Alpine Electronics of America
Phone: 310.326.8000
www.alpine-usa.com