[BC] A bit disappointed.

[Jim Wood, C.P.E.W.]

Yesterday's mail brought Crutchfield's Winter 2006 catalog. The 
brand/model/features matrix for in-dash stereos listed 44 models.  Eight of 
these had a check mark in the HD column, but in the individual product 
listings there was no HD logo and, in fact, HD was even mentioned only in a 
single Alpine description with the tag: "just add Alpine's HD Radio tuner; 
call for details."  In short, there was not one radio in the catalog that 
would play HD right out of the box.  Of course nearly all were tagged: "SAT 
Radio Ready," and most could play MP3, WMA and AAC files.  These seasonal 
Crutchfield flyers are probably a good indication of what consumers are 
asking for.  Bummer, dudes.

Jim Wood
Brea, CA