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Harman Kardon Guide Play GPS-500

arnel aquitania — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 01:50:52 +0000

As you may have guessed by now, we are going to take a brief yet insightful look at a Harman Kardon product. However, this is not going to be about a home audio system. In fact, the Harman Kardon Guide Play GPS-500 is a� car navigation system that does a lot of things that allows you to minimize your stress from the traffic conditions.

This device basically infuses a car navigation system with a multimedia device. It is quite a sleek-looking device too. Weighing in at 7 ounces and a silver-and-black finish that exudes classic classiness, this is a good piece to have in your car. The wide screen� display screen checks in at 4 inches and has a 480 x 272 resolution. This results to better images and maps.

The Guide Play also has text-and-voice directions that makes your drive more effiicient. However, be forewarned that the Guide Play does not result to the most accurate directions all the time. As for the music and video playback, it performs above par. Of course, most multimedia devices in GPS are mediocre, so that is a negative sign out there.

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Harman Kardon, Gude Play GPS-500

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Dual XDMA6700

arnel aquitania — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:52:37 +0000

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If a car stereo has more to offer than just music, it is already a bargain in my book. It is but obvious that car stereos nowadays have become more and more about multimedia features. Now, it even has Bluetooth connectivity.

We are, of course, talking about the Dual XDMA6700 car stereo. Not only is it a stereo and CD changers, it allows you to make hands-free calling a part of its charm. Even its music features stands out from the competition.

Speaking of music, these are some of the features that they have to offer: It can play compact discs, Windows Media Audio files and MP3s. Moreover, it allows you to connect to your iPod via a Dual add-on plug, which is sold separately.

The main beef with this product is its design interface. It has been described many times as “clumsily designed” and is probably the only flaw that is unforgivable for this car stereo. Other than that glitch, reviewers are quick to defend its usefulness because of its Bluetooth interface.

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Dual XDMA6700, Bluetooth, Windows Media Audio, iPod

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JVC KD HDR1

arnel aquitania — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 02:43:52 +0000

If television sets have what they call HD TV, with HD being high definition, radio tuners have HD tuners, with HD standing for hybrid digital. One of the manufacturers currently taking advantage of this is JVC. The JVC KD HDR1 comes with a built-in HD radio tuner that would definitely go well with your car.

A well-designed control interface comes right out of the box. That is not to mention the a set of buttons and dials that lets the you adjust the audio. What is really to its advantage is its clear display that is visible to the driver, whatever the lighting conditions may be. The size of the display panel allows up to eight characters at a time.

As we have mentioned earlier, the most significant feature of this player is the built-in HD tuner. And does it make the audio way clearer or what! It is able to produce a pure clarity like no other. There is even a multicast to go along with it, perfect for those FM stations that provide such service.

It also works fine with your iPod and CDs. With an add-on module, it helps play your iPod libraries. Reviewers are also quick to note of this product’s user-friendly controls and features. A good buy indeed.

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JVC KD HDR1, hybrid digital, iPod

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