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, connectivity, Sony Corp., artist, display, song, WMA, MP3, button, CD
Reviewed on June 5, 2008The 2008 Toyota 4Runner works as a solid and rugged SUV, but the attempt to tech it up with an integrated portable navigation device is a kludge. The idea isn't bad, though, and we would like to see the next version of this system.TAGS:TomTom, dashboard, touch screen, car, USB flash drive, CD, music, speakers, MP3, button
Reviewed on March 22, 2007The Clarion DFZ675MC can support an impressive array of audio sources, including SD cards. We like how it sounds and the number of options it has for optimizing acoustic output, but we're less impressed with its unintuitive interface.TAGS:SD card, car stereo, digital audio, slot, WMA, MP3, folder, CD, button, function
Reviewed on July 13, 2007The JVC KD-PDR30 looks and sounds good, and its standard iPod connectivity will endear it to those looking to take their iTunes on the road. However, its lack of a decent search mechanism for navigating large iPod lists means that it fails one of its primary usability functions.TAGS:JVC, stereo, D-Pad, Apple iPod, connector, Apple iPhone, CD, LCD, button, MP3
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, icon, WMA, button, programming, MP3, CD, movie
Reviewed on October 17, 2006The extra push from the John Cooper Works kit doesn't seem enough to justify the premium it adds to the price of the 2006 Mini Cooper S Convertible. We would have been happy to shave the kit and some other options off and just enjoy driving with the convertible top down, which is already part of the base price.TAGS:Harman Kardon, horse, car, button, CD, Apple iPod, MP3
Reviewed on February 24, 2006The Jensen VM9510TS is a versatile in-dash multimedia head unit with DVD- and TV-viewing capabilities. You get a variety of input options, some of which are easily accessible thanks to a dash-mountable breakout box.TAGS:Jensen, TV Tuner, AudioVox, radio, subwoofer, DVD, SD card, touch screen, TV, satellite, video, LCD, MP3, CD, button
Reviewed on November 2, 2006Not the most practical car, the 2006 Volvo C70 looks very stylish with the top down or up, and its audio system is among the best we've heard. The navigation system isn't a very worthwhile option, since it usually can't be seen because of glare, and this car is not for the driving enthusiast.TAGS:Volvo, trunk, stereo, car, seat, motion, subwoofer, speakers, CD, key, MP3, button