Alpine INE-W957e

Alpine INE-W957A Multimedia head unit

Type: Double-DIN multimedia receiver

Power handling: 4 x 22 watts continuous and 4 x 50 maximum

Features: Playback of CD, VCD, DVD, MP3, Xvid, DivX, WMV, AAC. Bluetooth, navigation, and MirrorLink built-in. DAB and DTV are optional. Multiple audio-visual inputs and outputs including digital optical.  The Alpine INE-W957a makes every drive more enjoyable, offering fast and easy access to your favorite entertainment and information sources, with features that can be customized to you and your vehicle.  It’s ready to playback the latest music and video from CD/DVD, iPod/iPhone, and USB, plus Pandora internet radio from iPhone and Android, or DAB+ digital radio with the optional add-on receiver, all via the large, crystal clear 7” WVGA touch screen. The HDMI input enables a high-resolution display of video and content output from compatible smartphones and devices, and MirrorLink lets you connect select devices to play music and use apps and navigation. It also features a new easy-to-use interface providing a choice between full screen or split screen, letting you view everything with one-look convenience.  Driving has never been easier with built-in navigation, giving you high-quality maps with 3D landmarks, 4WD tracks, and 3 years of free map updates. In the next generation, the smartphone-like interface is fully customizable, so you can set your own ‘favorites’ for quick actions such as direct call, favorite POI search, and much more. Plus, with built-in Bluetooth, you can stream music and have hands-free calls with access to the phone book and other functions.  Read an independent review of the Alpine INE-w957a here