What Is Bluetooth? | How Do I Get Satellite Radio? | Is Navigation Right For Me?
Can I Use My IPod On The Road?
Bluetooth is a technology that allows bi-directional communication between two electronic devices. The most common application for this technology is a hands-free system for us with cell phones. A Bluetooth earpiece allows a user to make and receive calls via voice commands and one button answer. This technology will become increasingly beneficial as more and more US states begin enforcing "hands-free-laws" on cell phone users while driving.
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Satellite Radio is “the best radio on radio.” Over 120 channels of categorized music, talk, news, and sports that are broadcasted digitally without the restriction of geographic location. Since satellite radio is digital, sound quality is enhanced to CD like quality. All that is required is a satellite tuner and antenna. For the most integrated solution, a satellite ready in dash receiver connected to a tuner and antenna, gives the end user complete control without all the exposed wires and extra displays.
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Travel much? A navigation system can shave hours off your trip time however; many navigation units offer more than just maps. Both in dash and portable navigation products are capable of finding the nearest Chinese restaurant, shopping mall, or recreational facility then guiding you there turn by turn. Want to make reservations? In-dash navigation packages often offer the address and phone number along with Zagat ratings for some restaurants.
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The I-pod has been and will continue to be an industry changing revolution. There are many different options that allow you to take your favorite music, audio and video content with you wherever you go. FM modulators allow you to pipe music from your I-pod to your existing factory stereo over and FM station. Many aftermarket radios also provide auxiliary inputs that allow for a direct feed into your stereo for much better sound than FM modulation. Introducing the Alpine IDA-X001, and I-pod specific stereo for your car. Stunning I-pod like controls and the ability to view album art o a 2.5 inch OLED screen. This unit not only allows you to control the operation of your I-pod via the stereos controls, but it charges the I-pod as well! Go ahead, take it on the road.
