Alpine Decks, Model Comparison Options

[mr_dude]

Anyone have an Alpine mp3 cd deck?
I'm looking into them, looking for the best value. Don't mind buying the 300 dollar one or 550 dollar one.
They just released a new set of head units... I think these will be second gen mp3 players for Alpine, any problems with the first gens that I should look out for (now that they're all discounted)?
Any good places to buy them online?

[Hym3n]

Oh also, if you're looking for the cheapest price, write down the model numbers of the piece(s) you are looking for, and visit: www.pricegrabber.com. Enter the model number, hit search, and bada-bing-bada-boom. This will sort through a helluva lotta online retailers for the lowest price and find it for you. EBay (while I love it to death, use it all the time, and have a feedback rating of over 120), is very good, but I don't recommend it for stereos. I had it shown to me, in a car stereo aspect, as "well, it's like buying a stereo from some guy off the side of the road.. you just don't run that risk", and he had a point. Some things are meant to be bought off eBay, but not necessarily this. Plus, buying off of eBay kills ALL manufactuer's warranties, just download the manual and warranty information off the net and take a look, in most of them they will state it specifically. You're better off buying from a known retailer, paying a little bit more money, and getting the item with a [smaller] warranty from the dealer.

Some of the sites pricegrabber will link you to aren't very good, so just compare their ***** [<---- stars] ratings on the right after you find the model you're looking for, and find a reputable dealer. I personally like etronics.com a LOT, they've helped me many times in the past and are very well known. There are many others out there though, just dig around!

-Brian