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Touchscreen Receivers

Alpine iXA-W404 2-DIN is Apple and Bluetooth-Friendly (CES 2009)

— January 8, 2009 — Tech
Consumers love products and gadgets that make life a bit easier and the Alpine iXA-W404 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver is just one of many that is sure to fill such a love. Unveiled at CES 2009, the Alpine Digital Media Receiver is, “the world’s first touchscreen media receiver.”

Alpine’s iXA-W404 touchscreen portable multimedia receiver is compatible with the Apple iPod and Apple iPhone. The iXA-W404 D-Din comes with a user-friendly interface in that it contains menu and other items that Apple users are familiar with. The Alpine’s touchscreen media receiver is also Bluetooth-enabled for hands-free phone conversations.

According to the press release from Alpine, the iXA-W404 2-DIN Digital Media Receiver produces high quality digital sound.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Multimedia Receivers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable multimedia receivers with advanced touchscreen capabilities and compatibility with popular digital devices.
2. Apple-compatible Devices - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create devices that seamlessly integrate with Apple products and offer a user-friendly interface for Apple users.
3. Bluetooth-enabled Media Receivers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design media receivers that support hands-free phone conversations through Bluetooth technology, providing convenience and safety for users.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer new advancements in consumer electronics by developing innovative portable multimedia receivers that cater to the growing demand for user-friendly and technologically advanced devices.
2. Mobile Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the possibilities of integrating mobile technology with multimedia receivers, creating seamless connectivity and enhanced user experiences with digital devices.
3. Automotive - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement Bluetooth-enabled media receivers in automobiles to enable hands-free phone conversations and improve driver safety and convenience.
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