Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #36107 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Alpine
- Model: INA-W900BT
- Dimensions: 4.00 pounds
Features
- DVD/navigation receiver with 7" touchscreen and internal amp (18 watts RMS CEA-2006/50 peak x 4 channels)
- Fits double-DIN dash openings
- Plays DVD Video (including two-layer), DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD, and CD-R/RW
- Plays MP3, WMA, and AAC files on CD and DVD
- compatible with Alpine's PXA-H100 IMPRINT audio processor and KTX-H100 tuning kit
INA-W900BT - Alpine 7" Touchscreen GPS Navigation + Plays DVD/CD Video MP3 WMA AAC
Product Description
Customer Reviews
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
By N. Graeve
I would rate this unit an 8.8/10. I own a 2009 Honda Accord Ex-L w/o Nav because Honda charges a ridiculously high price for their navigation package and I knew I could do better for cheaper with aftermarket. This unit does an ok job with its navigation, but not as good as other units. The alpine has about 6 million points of interest compared to 12 million of other units so if you are searching for a location without its address, it could pose potential problems. As far as map updates, I doubt it. I have heard from Alpine owners of past and they still haven't released a map update for previous models. A feature I would have liked to seen is the ability to send an address to your headunit from googlemaps which would have negated the need for map updates in my opinion. The turn by turn navigation is nice, the voice is not annoying and it has an adjustable setting that controls how loud the voice comes in over your music. Another feature I like is being able to see your next turn even if you are on the audio screen.Where this unit shines, in my opinion, is its ipod integration.**Disclaimer: Be forewarned if you have an ipod touch you will have issues with it because it is not completely compatible with the ipod touches. There will be occasional disconnects and the only solution is to unplug and then plug back in your ipod, even on the latest firmware, 3.1 as of this message. I have confirmed this with Alpine support (which is sub par at best). This would have been a deal breaker for me, but luckily I have a classic also that works very well with it even though there are some minor quirks though (not a dealbreaker in my book), but that could be because of the ipod, it is rather old and has been run over.**The way you access your ipod is pretty much mimicked through the Alpine. You have access to everything you would normally have when using your ipod (music, movies, podcasts, playlists...). The sound quality using the ipod to the headunit is nice!!! I am no audiophile but music sounds great from this headunit with the settings I currently have. I have heard from others that the IMPRINT module makes it sound even better if you don't know how to properly configure your settings by yourself (which I know I don't). Album artwork shows up nicely in the corner if you have artwork for the song or if you prefer, your next turn if using navigation. One thing I would have liked to have seen with the ipod integration is a search function so you don't have to scroll through all of your music. I have 4,000+ songs and even though you can scroll by alphabet, it would make things a lot faster in some cases if I could just use a search function that narrowed down all the available listings every time you clicked another letter to the song/artist/album name like you would do with your ipod. Speaking of the alphabet search function, it can be a little hairy at times. You would think that since one of the selling points of this head unit is its ipod integration, it would sort songs like iTunes does seeing as how iTunes is the only way to put songs on your ipod. For example, lets say I have the following list of songs:Almost EasyAmerican Idiot...And Justice for AllArterial BlackBaba O'RileyIf I am currently on a screen that shows these 5 songs and I hit the Alphabet > button you would think it would put the 'B' listings at the top, but it doesnt. It sees the ... and puts that at the top of the screen since it is different from 'A'. So now we have ...And Justice for All at the top of the screen and if I were to hit the Alphabet > button again, Arterial Black would show at the top because 'A' is different from .... iTunes ignores these just like it does the word 'The' in song titles when sorting by alphabet but this headunit does not. Minor quirk, I know.Video looks great on the 7 inch screen and the sound quality is great as well when using a DVD. If you use a converter to change a video to ipod format (instead of DVD format) from say .flv (YouTube's format) or .avi there is some sound/video quality loss but it is still convenient to be able to store all of your movies on your ipod and have them accessible at any time.I also bought an Alpine backup camera to go along with the headunit and it is a dream to have. I am very surprised it came with toggable cones to help you measure distance. Along the same lines, this headunit is an awesome all in one system. There are connections for another AUX input so if you wanted to put in say a front camera or PS2, this system is accomodating. Be prepared to pony out the money for extras though (backup camera, Imprint, HD radio, SIRIUS, Bluetooth). These are all seperate modules that you must pay for. I was a little disheartened to see you had to pay out extra for Imprint and Bluetooth. Maybe not so much the Imprint, but definately the Bluetooth I felt should have been included.The touchscreen user interface is responsive and user friendly, not to mention eye candy. Be prepared to hear people say "I want that" for any passengers you might have. Menus are easy to navigate and provide adequate system options. I cannot speak on audio options such as HPF or LPF, for people with aftermarket audio systems, as I don't have one and I have never dealt with options like that before.All in all, this unit is a definate + in my book. I am very happy with my purchase and am glad I didn't buy a different head unit, I would just like to see some map updates and I will be a very happy man.Summary:+++Definate headturner++Audio Sound Quality+Touchscreen interface+Ipod Integration...-Assuming you don't have a iTouch+Built to be an all in one device...-If you shell out extra money for the modules+- Navigation package has its moments. Map updates hold this unit back from being competitive with other units.--Alpine Support
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By Hwy505
For any reviewer to state that this is a "Solid" system is being disingenuous to the potential buyers who look at reviews for some guidance.Let's start with the aesthetics - it's quite a nice looking head unit, the tilt screen is a plus, and the disc insert as well as memory card location is quite good. The separate junction box always you to place a USB inside your glove compartment. There's your one star!Paying over $1000 for a system, solely for a name that you expect to be quality, is not what you get with this unit. Every other item, which is usually pre-installed with most units is a separate purchase. I purchased the BT connector - now everything paired fine, I hear the other party clearly, and no one can hear me. I contacted Alpine numerous times via email, without ever getting a reply. I finally got through to them and explained my problem; they stated "That's strange." I was told that they felt it was the microphone - so they sent me a new mic. Still, same problem, they then stated it must be the BT unit - they said they would send me a new one. A month after not receiving it I called - they said "Oh yeah, we'll send one out." They did, and it still doesn't work. So it's obviously the head unit. I gave up on that and took it as a loss.The navigation system is horrendous - specific locations don't exist. For instance: I place "Radio Shack" in the system, knowing there's a half-dozen around here - the closest one I get is 300 miles away. This has happened more times than I care to count.Updates? HA - there aren't any!The touch screen is crazy - you need uber-pressure, and if you are not directly in the middle of the button, forget it. The response time after hitting an area you want is about 2 seconds - that's a lifetime in computer lingo.The one good thing I got - was a PAC-TR7 (An aftermarket item) - this way my son is able to watch his shows on the head unit without the e-brake on.Bottom-line, coming from someone that has purchased a slew of different head units over the last 30-years, stay away from this - and Alpine USA is no longer your fathers Alpine! Do yourself a favor - look at a different manufacturer, and look hard - but don't put yourself an amazing disappointment by purchasing this item, and/or dealing with Alpine USA - it's just not worth frustration when you are purchasing something for entertainment.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By Sawbonze
I have to admit that I'm pretty happy with the sound after a lot of tweaking. As for the Imprint, it quit working shortly after purchase and I was not impressed enough with it to justify paying to have it taken out and replaced. Watch out for all of the needed add-ons. They get pricey and you could potentially run out of room in your dash. I have a 2010 F250 and the installer had to use the glovebox for extra room. The lack of remote bothered me a bit but you can easily purchase one on Ebay for around 20 bucks.The bad...and I mean very bad...about this unit is the Navigation. If you're looking for somewhere you had best have the address. It can't even find a Hilton in Orlando! It'll certainly get you to the vicinity of many locations (if you have the address) but sometimes even with the address you'll wind up taking the long way around or getting close and then acting lost its own self. I would not recommend this unit to anyone without a decent sense of direction. A map update availability is critical to any GPS and there are no updates. I believe the map Alpine uses is ancient.I've had the unit for 6 months now and would very much prefer a different unit. Unfortunately, I cannot afford to replace the thousand plus dollars I've spent on this unit with another expensive one. The navigation portion of the unit has quit working and system reset will not return it to function. Alpine support is lousy.I do keep the system both for financial reasons as well as being happy with sound quality. That being said, though, I wish I had purchased a different unit.
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