Alpine iDA-X001 Good and the Bad
#16
On the X001 there's a cable that plugs into the back of the headunit then to your ipod. I have mine in the glove box. I need to make a mount of some sort for it. Between my ipod, serial to usb converter for WB, and owner's manual, I don't have any room left. Tiny *** glove box FTL.
Does the Alpine have security coding if the power is disconnected? Also, does the whole faceplate detach or just a small part?
One major reason I got the Kenwood X689 back when was that it came with all 3 security systems. Flip-over faceplate, security code & detachable if you were feeling extremely paranoid...
The X001 and the X100 both look mighty sweet though! Just trying to figure out how theft-proof they are.
#19
Evolving Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ohio
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
reading some of the features on one of the links I have a Q:
do you need the optional ipod cable to access and control everything on the ipod, or does the included usb cable let you control everything off the headunit?
I like how it has switchable illumination
do you need the optional ipod cable to access and control everything on the ipod, or does the included usb cable let you control everything off the headunit?
I like how it has switchable illumination
#20
Evolved Member
iTrader: (47)
The included cable lets you control everything. It operates pretty much the same as the ipod works like being able to pick by artist, album, song name, playlist, etc and it's just as fast as using the ipod itself. I believe you can use just about anything that stores mp3s and hooks up via usb. The cable is for the ipod and the jack on the back of the headunit is a usb port.
#21
Evolving Member
iTrader: (8)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ohio
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This looks like a good replacement deck for the old alpine in my car...i just wonder if i can transfer my xm subscription from one deck to another....
How's the red look at night? anywhere close to red gauge cluster?
How's the red look at night? anywhere close to red gauge cluster?
#24
Newbie
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: NW burbs Chicago
Posts: 41
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ribbie if you are one of the few who have a lifetime subscription to xm you may have an issue tranfering your subscription. Otherwise shouldnt be an issue. The detatchable face on this thing is sufficient. I gaurantee if someone steals your kenwood and sees it has security lock on it they will not reinstall it for ya.
#29
Newbie
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Bremerton, Washington
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have one and i don't think that i have ever used the radio in it...i have my ipod connected to it, with some playlist set up...no need for radio