Reviewed on April 17, 2008The Alpine CDE-9874 is a good value entry-level car stereo, perfect for those looking to play homemade MP3 discs or iPod tracks. Audiophiles might want to look a bit higher up Alpine's lineup.TAGS:Alpine, dial, stereo, WMA, song, AAC, Apple iPod, MP3, track, display, Bluetooth, button, folder
Reviewed on June 6, 2007The impressive iLuv i199 provides a dizzying array of features--including iPod compatibility, CD player, AM/FM clock radio--you'll be hard-pressed to find on any other tabletop audio systems at this price.TAGS:iPod dock, Apple iPod, alarm, Bluetooth, CD Player, USB port, CD, audio, radio, WMA, LCD, MP3, USB, 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, Sony Corp., connectivity, song, display, artist, MP3, button, WMA, CD
Reviewed on October 30, 2006Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer: it's easy to use, packed with features, and sounds fantastic. What more could you ask for?TAGS:Samsung Electronics, Apple iPod Nano, WMA, menu, MP3, photograph, Apple iPod, video
Reviewed on July 10, 2006With its wide selection of media source inputs, the Jensen VM9511TS is a high-water mark for aftermarket stereo head units. Its separate media module takes up a lot of space, and at $800, it's pricey for an off-the-shelf system. Still, it blows factory-installed options out of the water in terms of value.TAGS:Jensen, touch screen, AudioVox, Apple iPod, joystick, speakers, CD, WMA, MP3, connection, MP3 player, LCD, DVD, video
Reviewed on November 1, 2006The Dual XDVD8182 is a multimedia receiver that will be liked by movie lovers but less welcomed by audiophiles due to its cumbersome iPod interface and lack of satellite radio capability.TAGS:touch screen, Apple iPod, ID3-Tag, track, WMA, icon, programming, button, MP3, movie, CD
Reviewed on September 26, 2007The Toshiba Gigabeat T400 is a stellar performer that is crippled by a pitifully small amount of storage. If you can live with just 4GB of storage, the Gigabeat T400 offers brilliant audio fidelity, and a convenient way for Windows Media Center users to take a bite-size portion of their TV, movie, music, and photo collection on the go.TAGS:Gigabeat, Toshiba, WMA, Media Center PC, FM-radio, Apple iPod Nano, MP3 player, Windows Media, video, MP3, photograph, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows
Reviewed on August 15, 2007The Panasonic CQ-C8305U performs the basic functions of a digital-age car stereo well with great audio-tweaking options, intuitive file and folder navigation, and a worthwhile iPod interface. The stereo's full-motion color display adds little to its usability or attractiveness and its Bluetooth is disappointing.TAGS:Panasonic, car stereo, dial, stereo, Apple iPod, display, AAC, WMA, folder, radio, button, MP3