Alpine launches head units compatible with iPhones and iPods

Alpine Electronics, specialists in mobile media entertainment systems, has announced the launch of its latest range of head units for 2009. The CDE series – CDE-104BTi, CDE-103BT, CDE-102Ri and CDE-101R/RM – consists of four digital media receivers with CD function, iPod and USB control. The head units offer full speed connection for iPods and iPhones and give users complete seamless control over all media sources whilst on the move.

The entire range is compatible with iPods and iPhones on the marketplace* and provides the same ‘Quick Search’ function where music can be located by album, artist, song, play-list, genre, audio book or composer. They also have a front USB port for use with memory sticks, and contain a dust cover so the port can be closed when not in use.

The, CDE-103BT and CDE-102Ri all offer front AUX inputs and are available in four different illumination colours to match the dashboard display of the car, with a choice of either blue, red, green or amber. The CDE-101R/RM display is available in two different colour versions; green or amber illumination and the CDE-104BTi has blue illumination.

The CDE-104BTi and CDE-103BT have built in Parrot Bluetooth modules, offering the convenience of having phone conversations through the system and can be updated to support future handset models. It enables you to display the phonebook, received calls, display missed calls and dialled numbers. The CDE-102Ri and CDE-101R/RM models are both Bluetooth ready, when upgraded with the new Parrot Bluetooth KCE-400BT interface and give users full mobile phone access and wide phone compatibility.

The CDE-104BTi retails at £249.99, the CDE-103BT retails at £229.99, the CDE-102Ri retails at £169.99 and the CDE-101R/RM retails at £139.99 and all units are available from all Alpine Electronics’ Stockists.

For more information, visit alpine-electronics.co.uk

* Please see your local dealer for compatibility of all iPod’s or contact the technical department on 0845 313 1660