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First Look: Alpine iXA-W404

Antuan Goodwin talks about the Alpine iXA-W404 car stereo at CES 2009.

Antuan Goodwin Reviews Editor / Cars
Antuan Goodwin gained his automotive knowledge the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. From drivetrain tech and electrification to car audio installs and cabin tech, if it's on wheels, Antuan is knowledgeable.
Expertise Reviewing cars and car technology since 2008 focusing on electrification, driver assistance and infotainment Credentials
  • North American Car, Truck and SUV of the Year (NACTOY) Awards Juror
Antuan Goodwin

Alpine combines its two-way encoder and a large touchscreen interface to create the iXA-W404, Alpine's first touchscreen mech-less receiver. We take a sneak peak at the new control scheme, which involves tapping and flicking in a manner similar to Apple's CoverFlow, on the floor at CES 2009.