Hot New Aftermarket Car Products From Sema

AlpineRight next to the Trifecta booth, Alpine Electronics brought an HHR outfitted with a new aftermarket processor. Referred to as "in-vehicle sound system architecture," Imprint overcomes a vehicle's acoustical shortcomings and improves music's soundstage, tonal balance and definition. The first model under the Imprint name, the PXE-H650 system integration audio processor ($400), uses a microphone to measure acoustics from different locations in a vehicle. Then using new technologies, it adjusts the system automatically. Say goodbye to tuning the old-fashioned way.

Auto PageNew technologies continued over at Auto Page, where they showed off their new RS-1000 OLED 2-way remote start security system ($799.95). OLEDs (organic light emitting diodes) allow their remote to display realistic full-color motion graphics. New features to their top-of-the-line system include a 6-channel alarm and remote car starter, Manchester Code encoder, window-mount extended-range transceiver antenna module, and of course the new remote. It has extended battery life and you can even charge the batteries via a plug-in battery charger. Look for a stand-alone review of this hot new product in a future issue.

AzentekEvery year in-car computing seems to get bigger. Azentek brought two mobile computing systems to the show floor. The Atlas CPC-1000 installs into the dash, providing a sleek automotive solution. Meanwhile, the Scout series of Ultra Mobile Systems docks into the dash, letting you remove the system for computing or entertainment on the go.

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