I ended up getting the //////Alpine IDA-X001. It was $80 cheaper than it's replacement, the IDA-X100 and the changes seemed minimal to me. I believe Magma got the new unit. Maybe he will chime in with his impressions.
Initial impressions.
Positives:
Great iPod interface and probably the easiest and fastest one currently available.
Display looks great with the top up, cloudy days or at night. Cool clock display looks like a modern version of the old flip style digital clocks.
Negatives:
Radio presets require three commands to select. [Pre-Set, Jog Wheel to select and Ent]. Poor design but not a huge issue for me since I hardly listen to the radio.
Screen washes out in the bright sunlight but most displays will have this problem.
Artist display needs work. It will scroll the song title but not the artist or the album. Again, a minor annoyance.
Menu options screens are always blue even if you switch to red illumination. Only noticeable when programing the unit.
Phone button is useless unless you have the optional $200 Bluetooth module.
I had an issue with the stereo initially sounding flat but called Crutchfield and found out if I hold down the Audio button it gives me soundfield settings. It was set on FLAT. Switching it to ROCK made a huge difference. While it isn't a customizable EQ it sounds good.
Once I get a Sirius receiver for it I think it will be all I need.
http://akamaipix.crutchfield.com/pro...X001-f_mt.jpeg
