New headunit photos!

[einstein57]

I have 001 (1st gen LCD). I hate lugging around CDs and i wanted to be able to just leave my car withiut having to disconnect my ipod and hide it every time park my car (ipod is in the glovebox) Pros include it can run two ipods, its hard drive compatible so you can save some money by just getting a 100gb portable hard drive, It shows the album art and search functions are very quick with the USB connection, you can turn off the internal amp to boost RCA output, you can download wallpaper from alpines website. Cons include lack of EQ adjustability, remote control sold separately, bluetooth addition is expensive, you can not create your own wallpaper, and price.

A cheaper alternative would be the Clarion FB275BT. Its only $120 and you have the option of 728 colors.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_020FB275BB/Clarion-FB275BT.html?tp=5684&wm=cl

[steinbachphoto]

How's the ipod interface? I remember reading a review saying its really clunky and controlling through the ipod would be much easier.

I've had no issues controlling it, its much easier than using the ipod, as in its easier to control while driving then having to fiddle with a touch screen. The only downside to it is the limited screen space on the 200, which would be eliminated with the 100 as it has a full colour lcd display

[steinbachphoto]

I have the 100 in my DD and your choices are red or blue. Great unit but it would look like shit in an E30 IMO.

I don't think it looks bad at all!



oh and for people that requested day time photos, here they are

[Kristeun]

Are there any good alternatives for something in the same price range with a remote?

[Mtriple]

How's the ipod interface? I remember reading a review saying its really clunky and controlling through the ipod would be much easier.

I've had a few different Alpine's with Ipod control and this is hands down the best interface yet.

[Jand3rson]

Moved to Car Audio & Electronics

[T Verdier]

i have the 100 in my dd and your choices are red or blue. Great unit but it would look like shit in an e30 imo.

+1

[Mtriple]

I was interested in the X100 model, but wasnt too sure because am looking for something with a amber display

I have the 100 in my DD and your choices are red or blue. Great unit but it would look like shit in an E30 IMO.

[Kristeun]

How's the ipod interface? I remember reading a review saying its really clunky and controlling through the ipod would be much easier.

[steinbachphoto]

soooo what are the benefits of having no CD player? or is it just for ppl who love their iPod?

there's no real benefit, but it has a plug in on the back for an external cd changer, but the benefits of this system is full ipod control from the HU

[Kristeun]

soooo what are the benefits of having no CD player? or is it just for ppl who love their iPod?

Or for people with CD changers I would guess.

[golde30]

soooo what are the benefits of having no CD player? or is it just for ppl who love their iPod?

[Motorsports]

I was interested in the X100 model, but wasnt too sure because am looking for something with a amber display

[StereoInstaller1]

Yeah, this is the "no deck" deck...and yet, the damn retards at Alpine made it the same size as a normal deck.

There are only 2 models shown in the catalog, the IDA-X100 and 200. Not much difference between them except the display and Bluetooth.

Alpine expected you to buy a "Vehicle Hub Pro" to use as a remote. Typical, $500 for something that should have been included!

Alpine product is great, but Alpine as a company sucks balls.

[SamE30e]

Is that the alpine with no CD player?