Archive for January, 2009

Kenwood eXcelon DNX9140 GPS Navigation- New Product

Monday, January 19th, 2009

In my opinion, Kenwood makes the best in-dash navigation units.  They all use Garmin Navigation.  Out of all the navigation software out there, I find Garmin’s to be the easiest to use and the most up to date.  Also, out of all the Kenwood navigation units I have sold, I have never had someone come [...]

BMW – Mini MP3 / iPod Interface Review USA Spec PA12-BMW PA12-BMWDSP

Tuesday, January 13th, 2009

USA Spec makes two iPod interfaces for BMW vehicles, the PA12-BMWand the PA12-BMWDSP.  They both have the same compatibility list, but the PA12-BMWDSP will only work with vehicles that have the factory DSP and the PA12-BMW will only work on vehicles without the factory DSP.

Nissan iPod / MP3 Interface Review USA Spec PA11-NIS

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

The USA Spec PA11-NIS is a good iPod/MP3 interface for select Nissan vehicles. It controls the iPod extremely well, and like all USA Spec iPod adapters, it allows you to use direct mode to choose songs both from the iPod and the radio. The only downfall to this unit is that it does not work [...]

Kinetik HC600 Power Cell Review

Friday, January 9th, 2009

Many people run into the same problem after they have installed sound systems into their vehicles.  After the sound system is installed, when you turn up the music, the vehicle’s lights dim when the bass hits.  This problem is caused by lack of amperage coming from the battery and alternator.  When the factory designs the [...]

Honda – Acura iPod / MP3 Interface Review USA Spec PA15-HON2 PA11-HON

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

USA Spec makes two iPod interfaces for Honda vehicles. The PA15-Hon2 and the PA11-Hon. The PA15-Hon2 is designed for 2003 and up Honda and Acuras. The PA11-Hon is designed for 1994 to 2005 Hondas and Acuras.

USA Spec iPhone 3g, Nano 3g and iTouch Charging Cable

Tuesday, January 6th, 2009

I am a big fan of USA Spec iPod Adapters.  Like many iPod adapters they would control the new iPods, but they would not charge the iPhone 3g, Nano 3g, and iTouch.  Finally USA Spec has released a cable that will allow all of their adapters to charge the the newer iPods.  The part number [...]