Reviewed on May 1, 2008The Aluratek Internet Radio Alarm Clock with Built-in WiFi won't wow you with its sound, but it won us over with its versatile feature set and solid streaming performance.TAGS:Internet radio, radio, station, FM-radio, remote, button, MP3, menu, function, music
Reviewed on April 9, 2008If you've got $130 and want a system that plays MP3s from a range of sources, the CDX-GT420U is a good bet. If you're looking for something visually or acoustically refined, look higher up on Sony's model lineup.TAGS:digital audio, portable audio, stereo, Sony Corp., audio, button, USB, MP3, Apple iPod
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 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, MP3, music, speakers, button
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, song, WMA, AAC, track, Apple iPod, Bluetooth, MP3, display, button, folder
Reviewed on December 21, 2006The 2007 Maxima ticks all the tech boxes, but does so without much style. Despite its new continuously variable transmission, Nissan's flagship is less efficient than it should be.TAGS:WMA, MP3, Bluetooth, 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, CD, folder, button, function