Chris says:

Check this out...



"Alpine's spring line continues to impress, now with a double-DIN head unit with a DivX playing 7-inch touchscreen. It also has the same iPod connectivity (and video playback to boot), IMPRINT sound mapping that compensates for the acoustic differences from car to car, HD/Sat radio readiness, and Tag & Sync (HD Radio tagging to iTunes store buying of songs) like the IDA-X100 single-din head unit. It has Bluetooth audio streaming, a video input, output, and camera backup input. And it doubles as a GPS if you were to dock the traffic-capable second generation PMD-B200 blackbird handheld into its faceplate." [Gizmodo via Audio Junkies]

I can't find a price for it... must not be out yet.

The closest thing I can find is the IVA-W205 at Apline's website:
www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/products/series-c.php?category=AV_HU

Let me know if anyone here can dig up some info on it.

FFTEX says:

Sounds like a fancy unit. Way too fancy for my tastes. I am running an Alpine single CD head unit. Reckon I am behind the times.

TYS EXPY says:

FFTEX your not alone, i have just a basic Kenwood cd player...i would love a double din but i would just be lost with all the new age stuff..

FFTEX says:

Yea I think I would be like a queer in a whor e house. Sorry ya'll I am toasted. Happy 2008. Also right now it says what I am about to paste here.

TYS EXPY says:

Go for it, it doesnt look bad all with just the 31's, i have seen alot worse.
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ford_trck says:

The w-205 looks like a nice unit to me. It is a little expensive but maybe when I get some things paid off I'll get a double din for the truck.

SuperSteezy says:

looks good... I was looking at getting a single din when my facotry unit crapped out but now I'm looking at double din screens.... Itll take a little while to save up...

BrianO says:

Chris, that would be the new version of mine. I have the 205.
I love it, and I can get a new one installed for you at about $900 installed with the ipod wire and dvd bypass(the 205). XM, Serius, and nav goes at the option. I love the blackbord too!
I love it, the best and easiest deck I have ever used.

Chris says:

Thanks for the offer, Brian. I found it avail through an Amazon retailer for $700 www.amazon.com/Alpine-IVA-W205-player-monitor/dp/B000RFR9RU and I was thinking of installing it myself since it's been a while since I've installed my own HU and for some sick reason I actually find it enjoyable

From what I read online, it looks like the 205 supports the iPhone with the Bluetooth it comes with which is great. I wonder if it supports the new iPod Classic/video (seems most of these HUs only support the older iPods)

Chris says:

This 505 is so awesome... works with my iPods (iPod Classic, iPod 3gen Nano -- video too) and has crazy integration with my iPhone 3G. Install video and demo is coming soon to Truckblog.TV !

Chris says:

Here's the video... check it out!

www.truckblog.com/video/TBTV008