Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
<strong>Alpine Debut iXA W404R 2 DIN iPod Digital Media Station
Today, Alpine Electronics of U.K. Ltd., the industry-leading manufacturer of automotive mobile media solutions, announced that it has launched the iXA-W404R, its first 2-DIN ScrollView touch control Digital Media Station. The unit offers an enhanced iPod experience in the car with new ways for consumers to navigate their iPod/iPhone music and video content.
The iXA-W404R is a high-performance iPod controller can be uses either the double-action rotary button or the vibrant 4.3-inch QVGA colour touch-screen. Also, it is equipped with an AM/FM tuner and a high-speed USB connection for the best iPod/iPhone sound, plus connectivity to any USB-based portable music player or memory device. In addition, any colour display iPod is compatible with the iXA-W404R, and the unit meets Apple’s “Made for iPod” and “Works with iPhone” compatibility specifications.
Besides that, the unit’s Percentage Search or Page Skip functions let users navigate through large music files alphabetically, making it easier to find music. At the screen, customers can personalise the iXA-W404R by selecting one of seven included a clock, calculator and a calendar, with as many as four widgets viewed on the screen at once. Also, iPod and iPhone video playback is fully supported by the iXA-W404R when the vehicle is parked.
Meanwhile, the iXA-W404R offers the ability to add additional entertainment and information options, including Bluetooth, and also navigation or reversing cameras and by using the Drive Assist buttons at the bottom of the unit these are accessible at the touch of a button for ease of use.
Customers also can make conversations by using Alpine’s KCE-400BT Bluetooth Interface Module (sold separately) to be heard through the vehicle’s sound system. It also provides wireless streaming of music from A2DP-enabled Bluetooth devices. Additionally, it also support GPS navigation but only ready for Alpine’s optional navigation products. Customers also can add a reversing camera to see what’s around the vehicle, allowing greater safety and easier parking.
For the price, this iXA-W404R Digital Media Station is available with a Typical Selling Price of £499.99. And for the KCE-400BT Bluetooth Interface is available with a Typical Selling Price of £149.99.
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Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
- 4.3″ Wide High-Resolution Touch Screen
- Pre-loaded Map Coverage Across the U.S. and Canada, Including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands*
- Alternate 3D Map View, Bluetooth Hands-Free
- 6 million POIs (Places) with Selectable Map Icons
- Turn-by-turn Voice Guidance
View comprehensive pre-loaded maps of the U.S and Canada, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Choose from multiple map display modes so you always get a clear view of the road ahead. In arrow mode, you’ll be presented with easy-to-read arrows, each time a turn lies ahead. In map mode, get a full-screen map of the area. Press “Go To” to begin your journey. An intuitive interface and smart key filtering features help you quickly narrow down and lockdown your destination. Can’t figure out where to go? With over 6 million points of interest available as “Places” to go, you can find your next destination in no time. There are multiple ways to narrow down your locations, from those that are near you, within your city, o
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< i>Review by Joe Blow for Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
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Pros
Price – Very Solid and functional GPS.
Good screen and easy to use. Acquires Sat Signal typically in 30 seconds or less.
Bluetooth works fine with my phone however no address book transferred. It does seem to handle calls well. Clear and Loud enough on both ends.
Fairly intuitive to use. Intuitive typing is a real plus.
Windshield mount is solid and well built
Again, for the price, cant go wrong. No much more than some spend on Map updates on other models.
Called Cust Service before purchase. Quickly got to a rep . Talked generally about the PND-K3. Said it is a current model that will continue to be supported.
Cons
Battery? Not sure. Will typically have it plugged in.
Routes? Not always the best routes if you know where you are going. Not bad routes but not always the absolute best.
Some missing POI’s but haven’t noticed any missing streets.
I have played around with all aspects of the GPS. It is fairly intuitive, but the best way to learn is just by playing and touching the screens in various places.Plugged it in to my computer and it found a software update. No problems. Installed fine.
Having used other GPS, it seems that they all calculate some routes that you may disagree with. Again, if you don’t know where you’re going, the routes seem fine. No routes were just totally wrong. Most GPS use the same mapping company so I imaging the routes and POI’s are similar.
One poster mentioned that the voice was too low to hear. There are 2 audio settings. One is in Audio settings the other is thru up and down buttons on the top of the unit. My guess is that the other poster did not use the buttons as the voice is loud and clear when turned up. At half volume it is very low.
I did not get the MSM version although after the update and MSM icon appeared. Sure that this could accept MSM with and add-on.
Noticed other expert reviews that were good. But there biggest drawback was the initial price. Would imagine that it would be rated very high based on today’s price
< i>Review by Julie Cook for Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
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I liked the look and features of this unit.
Real life use though for about 9 mos has really jaded me on this nav unit. It continually takes me way out of the “way” going to destinations. Restraunts in Huntsville Alabama, well lets just say over 3/4 of them were no longer operating, OR not where the nav unit said they were. Took me to wrong airport once. Totally unacceptable performance. My friends $99 Nuvi is tons better. We only use that now on trips. My Alpine sits in the glove box
. I tried to update it tonight thinking maybe they put out a fix. No dice. Must be too hard to fix all the faults of this POS.
< i>Review by Juan J. Sastre for Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
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This unit is a great buy if you’re looking not to spend too much and get great features.
Pros:
Nice size screen
Screen looks pretty good in bright sun
Volume is EXCELLENT
Bluetooth pairs easily and transfers your phone agenda (I have a BB)
Mapping is made by NAVTEQ so its great.
Maps include entire US, P.R. CAN and US Virgin Island in case you travel
It plays MP3′s just by inserting a SD card
COMES with A/C Charger (almost every other GPS does NOT)
LANE ASSIST is built IN!
Price is great
Cons:
Screen may sometimes mistype, (make sure you calibrate screen)
Cradle is a little bit bulky (does not impear your vision)
Battery life is not the great
Cradle should be separate from charging base
Bottom line:
Excellent purchase for the price and truly recommended.
< i>Review by Ron Gallegos for Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
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i ‘ve had three nuvi two for my cars and one for my rv. each one of them takes an exorbitant time to hook up with sattelites; that’s why i just bought the low end of the alpine line. my wife’s built-in alpine hooks up immediateley. I don’t want another nuvi ALTHOUGH it did have just about everything i could want. but it was too quiet. now i’m waiting for the alpine. the drawback here is that it does not have a homecharger. i have so many charger that i don’t want another one. i’ll just use one of the old ones. can anyone help me on this? ron rgalleg1@san.rr.com
< i>Review by Simmerkitty for Alpine PND-K3 – GPS receiver – automotive
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I GPS unit from my husband last Christmas, 2009. I used it only a few times. It would really get hung up on country roads. After 6 1/2 months and using it only a few times, the GPS battery exploded in my NEW car!!!! The entire extend of damage to the interior of my car is not yet determined… The unit is still covered by a 1yr warranty. We’ll see how Alpine addresses the issue…