Date:         Fri, 17 May 2002 12:12:26 -0700
Reply-To:     dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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From:         dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
Subject:      MP3 CD player in Oregon
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Hey Folks,

I saw some people were talking digital last week, regarding playing MP3's in
their vans.

I just got back form "Car Stereo City" in Clackamas, south east of Portland,
Oregon (off SE 82nd)  where I was able to buy a new Rockford Fossgate CD
deck, that can play MP3's.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/ezcompare\Images\Rockford\2001\SourceUnits\RF
X%209000\x575rfx9000_F.jpg

Model: R F X 9 0 0 0

When I arrived at the store, the sign said $149.00. However, I had been
hearing radio ads all week, for the same deck, at $129.00. When I asked
about the lower price, they said, the radio folks make a boo boo, and they
would honer the mentioned price.

Install was about $30 bux and took 35 minutes (I probably could have done it
myself).

Over all, I am very happy with it. In particular, it has a volume dial,
rather than toggle switches. Display is clean, and the face opens manually,
rather than electronically. It's the best price, and deck I have found, that
plays MP3's for the cost. I just got home, and burned 158 songs to one CD
for a road trip this weekend.

Anyhow, they had a number of the decks left. Call ahead just in case
Here's their number: Phone:(503) 654-7322.

Have a groovy weekend,

dave bowers
vancouver, wa
1986 Westy 102k