With 1 GB of onboard flash memory, Sony's latest car receiver sports native MP3 and WMA playback as well as an AM/FM radio and a CD player which tackles AAC/AAC+ files.
Consumer electronics behemoth Sony has begun selling the XPLOD MEX-1GP, marking the arrival of the company's first in-car receiver with native support for playback of the popular MP3 format. Also supporting WMA, the receiver is equipped with a detachable front which connects to PCs via USB 2.0 to allow for the transfer of content, in addition to supporting CD-R/RW discs with music stored in AAC and AAC+ formats purhcased through Sony's Connect online store.
Equipped with a 13-segment LCD display which informs users of track and title information as well as displaying album, artist and track name, the XPLOD MEX-1GP also supports more conventional means of in-car entertainment including an AM/FM radio and plain CD playback. A built-in 208-watt power amplifier and a three-band equalizer are also present, while selectable rear/subwoofer preamp outputs control the frequency and output level of an external amplifier.
Shipping now worldwide, the Sony XPLOD MEX-1GP sells in the $350 USD range.
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