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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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Another feature about the X100 that caries over to the later models is the ability to change the color of the background lighting and screen from red to blue. I set mine to red to match my Formula's instrument lights, but my screen is set to blue. Also, you can have custom backgrounds for the X100 and the X305 series as well. Just my 0.02.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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I'm really liking the X305.... :hmm: Maybe I can tinker w/ one at Best Buy or any other stereo shop.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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What do you all think of pioneer HU's? Aside from the JVC suggestions, is Alpine the one to go w/? I've always been a big fan of Pioneer.
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Old Sep 4, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Also..... what's the difference in an iDA-X300 & an iDA-X305 ?
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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what he said...
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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I personally like the kenwood excelon units because the usb input is not on the face, its a wire that is on the back. Run it to your glove box and just put the USB Jump Drive in there. Makes the Head Unit so much more appealing not having a Jumpdrive sticking out of it. I have the KDC-X891 and i love it.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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The Alpine IDA-x series also has the USB on the back instead of the front.

Also, There is a great deal of difference between the X-300 and the X-305. The 300 is an older model, and was 2 levels down from the X-100. The X-305 is a newer model, and is equivalent to the X-100.

Hope that helps!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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i have the alpine ida-x200
newer model, but lower end
no color screen
love it, great price too $125
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by coles1189
i have the alpine ida-x200
newer model, but lower end
no color screen
love it, great price too $125

Probably what im going to end up getting...what do you need to make it work? Where did you get the trim panel?
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 1998LS1SS
Probably what im going to end up getting...what do you need to make it work? Where did you get the trim panel?
Well i have it in my silverado...
so what do you mean what did i need to make it work?
and the trim panel came with it..
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Since I bought mine from Crutchfield, they had a deal at the time (maybe they still do), where they will throw in the mounting kit, wiring harness, etc. with the unit at no extra charge.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DANSBIRD
Hmmmmmm it'll take a jumpdrive? See, the biggest complaint w/ my iPod/iPhone is that if I'm the road somewhere and hear/download a good song on my laptop, I have to wait until I get home to actually put it onto my iPhone. (my laptop is my company computer, so i don't have iTunes on it). But, I just about always have at least a jump drive in my car, soooo in theory, if I am able to burn a CD, I'm also able to load the same song onto the jump drive.

Am I clear on this? If not, please correct me. If so, this changes everything. I like having the portability of a jumpdrive.
Ok just to clarify the use of the jumpdrive a little more. I have the IDA-X001 (essentially the same thing just 1 year older) the way the usb works is that alpine includes a cable that plugs into the back of the headunit via a male usb connector. The cable can be routed where you choose (i.e. glove box) and ends with a female usb connector. This is where you can plug in a jumpdrive or use the special ipod cable that they will include (male usb to ipod dock connector). You do not need to format or organize the music in any certain way, the HU will scan the jumpdrive and show you all the music located on it, the organization is completely up to you (i.e. put each artist in their own folder)

Sorry for the long post but I figured I'd try to clear it up a little and if you have any more questions I'll help you out as best I can
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