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By the time you read this, the Consumer Electronics Show will be upon us. For those unfamiliar, CES is the largest consumer electronics trade show in North America, where manufacturers gather in Las Vegas to roll out their latest audio, video, and electronic gear. Truckin' pulled some strings to compile a CES product preview.
Trends continue to focus on digital music, despite the challenges to sound quality presented by file compression and other factors. iPod is still the most recognized player to integrate into car audio. The demand to plug-in, play, and charge a digital portable in your truck or SUV is being met by both the aftermarket and the OEs that are offering iPod integration as an option.
Mobile connectivity-from Bluetooth to e-mail access-is taking more ground in mainstream mobile audio applications, while in-car-computing may be the answer to user demands for communication and entertainment devices that hold limitless music, video, and photo files. From wireless connectivity, navigation, compressed audio, satellite radio and TV, to refinements in speakers, amplifiers, and head units-it's all more fun tech for your ride.