Ok planned on the cda-9835 but reading and seeing reviews & trying on mp3
read time as well as limited options with text with XM and the kda-420i with
ipod not showing all text or ability to tailor the look. Should I wait on
the new cda-9855 or cda-9853? What will they offer advancement wise in these
areas? Anyone know? I can't find anything other than the touch strip yadda
yadda and RGB color biolite screen.

I want it for:
(1) v-drive amp power to run (4) 6 1/2" (alpines in stock door panels) as I
am not planning on an external amp or sub for that matter with my limited
space in my 2005 dakota quad work truck. with the bass engine I can find the
sweet spots on my alpine speakers with some work. I'm not a base head BTW

(2) without a doubt ipod powered via the kca-420i unit... I live off my ipod

I'd hold out longer if they are making big improvements in these areas on
the new 2005 decks for text but I just CAN'T FIND any new info. I'm more
than happy to live with the 9835 now if nothing new is on the horizon but a
touch strip and RGB color monitor...whooooweeeeeee not a big deal to me I'm
more interested in ipod and sat. radio information text and sound control


Thanks for any help....much thanks on any info or thoughts on my problem

You should check out ipodlounge.com. There are multiple threads talking
about the new alpine headunits for 2005.

As I recall, some people who had played with them at CES though the
improvements were not all that substantial.

-PT

The current Alpine models are so complex and powerful, it is going to take several weeks
for you just to figure out this year's models.

No kidding.

So, from personal experience, I suggest just getting a good price on the one you fancy
right now. Any improvements are likely to be miniscule.
--
Todd

Jason I would wait for the next Alpine 9855 to come out. From what I
have read it should have more features even better sound and greater
ease of use than the 9835 and 9833. I was going to buy the 9835 today
but decided against it after reading the tec page at
http://www.alpine-usa.com/ to get to the review of Alpine’s new
head units just click on support bottom on the alpine of USA home page
then you should see press releases then look for ALPINE UNVEILS
INDUSTRY-FIRST GLIDETOUCH TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA CONNECTIVITY WITH 2005
SWINGFACE CD HEAD UNITS But you will have wait till march to get your
hands on one in the states. Should be worth the wait for better I-Pod
support and the fact that you can control up to 8 external amps from
the head unit.


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ctsommers
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