Consumers love products and gadgets that make life a bit easier and the Alpine iXA-W404 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver is just one of many that is sure to fill such a love. Unveiled at CES 2009, the Alpine Digital Media Receiver is, "the world’s first touchscreen media receiver."
Alpine’s iXA-W404 touchscreen portable multimedia receiver is compatible with the Apple iPod and Apple iPhone. The iXA-W404 D-Din comes with a user-friendly interface in that it contains menu and other items that Apple users are familiar with. The Alpine’s touchscreen media receiver is also Bluetooth-enabled for hands-free phone conversations.
According to the press release from Alpine, the iXA-W404 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver produces high quality digital sound.
Touchscreen Receivers
Alpine iXA-W404 2-DIN is Apple and Bluetooth-Friendly (CES 2009)
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