Alpine

May 2007 – For consumers seeking a customized in-dash solution that offers full connectivity and total control over a plethora of digital media sources, plus the option to add navigation, the search is now over. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, announced that the company’s IVA-W205 double-DIN head unit is shipping.

The IVA-W205 is a robust DVD/CD/MP3/WMA AV head unit with a 6.5-inch QVGA touch screen monitor. The touch screen uses Alpine’s third-generation Pulse Touch™ technology, which gives users tactile feedback confirmation when touched. In addition to satisfying consumers’ desires to enjoy all-in-one connectivity with touch-screen access to a vast array of digital entertainment sources, services and devices, the IVA-W205 also serves as the docking station for Alpine’s second-generation PMD-B200 Blackbird portable navigation device. The PMD-B200, available in early summer, fits inside a designated slot behind the IVA-W205’s faceplate. Read more

Apr. 11, 2007 – Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, just announced that the company’s revolutionary iDA-X001 digital media head unit has started shipping. The iDA-X001 is the first aftermarket head unit designed to deliver a fully integrated iPod experience in the car using USB and iPod dock connections.

As a “Made for iPod” program member, Alpine designed the iDA-X001 to have a pure digital USB connection, and to allow users to naturally and easily navigate through all of the digital content on their iPod via the head unit. The result is the highest possible iPod sound quality and most iPod-like experience in the car. Read more

May 2006 -- For those seeking a double-DIN “control center” over their personalized array of audio/video/navigation (AV+N) sources and a sleek, polished look for their vehicle’s dash, there is a solution. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of high-performance mobile electronics, is now shipping its double-DIN IVA-W200 AV Plus head unit. The IVA-W200 is a DVD/CD/MP3/WMA AV head unit with a vibrant 6.5-inch PulseTouch touch-screen monitor, which reduces the need for protruding knobs and buttons and leaves a clean, finished appearance throughout the vehicle’s dash. Read more

July 12, 2005 --­ The popularity of in-car multi-channel sound systems is on the rise, yet this premium choice has not been available as an option from the carmakers. To counter this dilemma, Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., is now shipping an affordable aftermarket solution with the DVA-9860, its new DVD receiver with 5.1 multi-channel sound outputs.

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January 6, 2004 -- Alpine Electronics will demonstrate at CES the world’s first solution that enables consumers to connect and control their iPod from their in-vehicle sound system. Alpine's iPod Ready strategy is part of the company's overarching mission to create innovative in-vehicle electronics that are easier to use and provide great sound in the mobile environment.Read more

Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For consumers looking to enjoy XM satellite radio in their vehicles, tuning in has never been simpler. Alpine Electronics of America, Inc. and XM Satellite Radio today announced the industry's first in-dash CD receiver with an integrated XM tuner. With its smart, all-in-one design, Alpine's new CDA-9820XM receiver eliminates the need for a separate XM tuner box for easier installation and delivers best-in-class sound performance. Read more

August 2003 -- Alpine Electronics just announced that it is shipping a new in-vehicle navigation package (NAV-200) that pairs its award-winning NVE-N852A DVD-based PowerNav system with a high-resolution 5.8-inch widescreen monitor for $2,000. Read more

July 15, 2003 -Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today announced that it has completed delivery of a full AlpineF#1Status benchmark car audio system with the addition of an ultimate fidelity four-channel amplifier, and three-way component and two-way single speaker systems. AlpineF#1Status products have been recognized worldwide as delivering the absolute best sound quality by overcoming the unique problems of in-car sound reproduction with precision sound field adjustment, sound image contouring and acoustical correction. The new AlpineF#1Status speakers and amplifiers are available now through approximately 80 exclusive, highly certified dealers in the U.S. and Canada.Read more

Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today announced that it is shipping the industry's first hands-free mobile phone solution that fully integrates with select Alpine aftermarket car audio head units. Alpine's MobileHub for the Nokia 6310i (CXA-B200NK) allows one-button call/answer, speed dialing, phone book access, and text message (SMS) alert to be controlled through nine Alpine head units and delivers superior hands-free sound quality by taking advantage of the vehicle's car audio system. MobileHub also is the first aftermarket solution that allows users to send and receive text messages through select head units when the vehicle is parked.Read more

Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, today announced that it is now shipping its new DVA-7996 DVD-based AM/FM tuner to authorized dealers. The DVA-7996 combines premium in-dash DVD video playback with built-in MP3 decoding and support for XM Satellite Radio, CD-R/RW playback and other audio formats in one head unit. Alpine's DVA-7996 delivers high-end audio and video playback with ultimate system flexibility and control at a suggested retail index of $1,300. Read more