Reviewed on September 11, 2007The Sony XAV-W1 is a stylish new entrant into the aftermarket in-car audiovisual market. Its SACD-playback ability will interest serious audiophiles, while its stunning display and intuitive media-selection interface will attract anyone looking for a user-friendly in-car media player.TAGS:playback, album, audio CD, track, Sony Corp., WMA, touch screen, satellite, radio, MP3, function, control panel, CD, video
Reviewed on October 10, 2007Sony's CDX-GT420IP is an affordable means of taking your iPod library on the road. While its basic user interface lacks the search functionality of some other systems, this is a competitively priced and decent sounding entry-level stereo for the digital-audio age.TAGS:album, Apple iPod, artist, song, display, Sony Corp., button, WMA, MP3, CD
Reviewed on September 23, 2008Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.TAGS:Apple iTunes, offering, playlist, track, Apple Computer, album, podcast, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod
Reviewed on July 8, 2008As a toy for the wealthy, the 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 scores, offering a well-balanced, fun drive, but you will have to ship luggage separately for road trips. Good cabin tech is available, but it adds up to a costly bundle.TAGS:Mercedes-Benz, Apple iPod, album, artist, menu, car, music, MP3, CD
Reviewed on June 15, 2006The biggest new feature of Google's new Picasa beta is the capability to post pictures directly from the application to a Google-hosted Web album. It's about time.TAGS:Google Picasa, album, slideshow, photograph, Google Inc., picture, PC
Reviewed on October 18, 2007The Sony CDX-GT520 is a decent option for those wanting a reasonably priced stereo to play disc-based audio. While it does support HD Radio, it requires the connection of a clunky add-on module, which is almost more trouble than it's worth.TAGS:HD radio, radio, album, stereo, ID3-Tag, artist, Sony Corp., subwoofer, song, WMA, MP3
Reviewed on October 26, 2007The 2008 Scion xD is another snappy-looking boxmobile from the tuner crowd's favorite carmaker. In its base trim level it has precious few cabin-tech features, but the extensive options list will satisfy nearly everyone's desires.TAGS:dial, album, car, Apple iPod, stereo, artist, category, song, menu
Reviewed on July 31, 2006The Kenwood KDC X890 is a capable head unit that supports a broad range of audio formats. Voice indexing helps counteract awkward manual file selection, although the system's claims that it measures car performance are dubious.TAGS:Kenwood, artist, album, ID3-Tag, output, folder, USB flash drive, CD
Reviewed on October 15, 2008The SanDisk Sansa slotMusic Player is a reasonable option for those who still haven't made the switch from CD to MP3, and there's no computer required, so even technophobes can use it.TAGS:SanDisk Sansa, SanDisk Corp., MicroSD, Sony Walkman, album, card, song, music, battery, CD
Reviewed on October 15, 2008The SanDisk Sansa slotMusic Player is a reasonable option for those who still haven't made the switch from CD to MP3, and there's no computer required, so even technophobes can use it.TAGS:SanDisk Sansa, SanDisk Corp., MicroSD, Sony Walkman, album, song, card, music, battery, CD