How to Buy a Blaupunkt Car Head Unit
Blaupunkt audio products are recognizable by their signature blue dot. The blue dot, which is what Blaupunkt means in German, was once a sticker to designate the quality of Blaupunkt products. Blaupunkt makes quality car audio products like head units. Here are some things to consider when you buy a Blaupunkt car head unit.
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Decide what functions you need your Blaupunkt car head unit to handle. Blaupunkt makes head units that can play CDs, MP3s and even DVDs. The functionality of the head unit will obviously drive the price up, but Blaupunkt offers quality head units for a competitive price across all models.
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Shop on a budget. Blaupunkt offers a few head units that are priced around $100 and offer some great features. The Blaupunkt Bermuda MP36, for instance, offers CD playback, including CD-R and CD-RW as well as CDs with MP3 audio and has an optional auxiliary input. It also has a detachable faceplate, CD changer controls and more.
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Look for multimedia options. Blaupunkt make head units that will play back MP3 and WMA file types. You can also get Blaupunkt head units that have USB inputs, extra auxiliary inputs and iPod compatibility.
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Check out the Blaupunkt Long Beach DVD35 if you want a DVD compatible head unit. Car audio now includes video so if you want video playback in your vehicle, the Long Beach DVD35 is the way to go. It will play back DVDs in both DVD+/-R and DVD+/-RW formats. This head unit also handles CDs, MP3s and WMAs, and more.
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Try the Blaupunkt Memphis MP66 for ultimate features. The Memphis MP66 is the most expensive Blaupunkt head unit, but the features make it ideal for someone looking for a head unit that does it all. It can automatically EQ itself to the acoustics of your car, give you crystal-clear radio reception and let you upload your own pictures to customize your look. It has USB inputs, auxiliary inputs and is compatible with many types of media.
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Tips & Warnings
Blaupunkt makes a Bluetooth USB interface that you can use to make cell phone calls through your car's speakers.
