Product Review

Customizable 9" touchscreen We live in tablet times, and Alpine's iLX-F259 multimedia receiver gives the people what they want - a 9" touchscreen that "floats" over top other dash controls and fits in vehicles that previously couldn't accommodate a comparable touchscreen receiver. Best of all, an oversized interface means you get big, intuitive controls and plenty of information at a glance, so it's easier to keep your eyes on the road. Alpine has also made this receiver their most customizable, letting you drag-and-drop audio sources to create up to three home screens that you can swipe between. You can even personalize backgrounds with your own photos. This is your radio, your way, with all of Alpine's trademark sonic capabilities and the very best smartphone integration. Works in most dashes The iLX-F259 comes in two main pieces: a 2" tall chassis and a 9" touchscreen. The chassis fits in most single-DIN dash openings, and since there's no disc player, the mounting depth shouldn't be an issue for most vehicles. Once you've mounted the chassis in your dash opening, you can choose from five available vertical mounting positions for the screen, giving you the flexibility to enjoy the radio without blocking essential dash climate controls. Your vents might be partially blocked, but Alpine designed the radio to function under typical in-vehicle temperatures. Adjust to your liking Once you've determined the best vertical position for the display, you also have the option of changing the screen viewing angle up to 45 degrees forward or 20 degrees backward. This allows you to accommodate for angled dashes or just to get a better look at your display, depending on its position in your dash. After you've chosen the best positions, four screws hold the display safely in place as you interact with it. All the options There's no disc player in the iLX-F259, but it does include several ways to enjoy your media.