For father’s day, I got my dad a new car stereo, Pioneer DEH-3750MP! I got the Cd-MP3 version ’cause I know he has a lot of old cassettes and cds that he would like to be preserved to MP3 format.

I wanted to get my dad the flip face type but somebody advised me against it. My friend had a flip face car stereo but it got worn out and it wouldn’t flip gracefully now. So I settled with the slot-in type.

Here are the features:

• CD-R/RW playback
• MP3 playback with ID3 Tag
• WMA (Windows Mediaâ„¢ Audio) playback with WMA Tag
• WAV file playback
• BMX (Bitmetric Equalizer)
• EEQ
  • 5-mode preset equalizer
  • 1-mode custom preset equalizer
  • 3-band parametric equalizer
  • 3-mode selectable loudness
  • Selectable FIE (Front Image Enhancer)
• RCA preout: rear
• Supertuner® IIID

So far I am very impressed with the quality of this car stereo.

In terms of the face plate, when I apply pressure on the left side it causes it to pop out. This is the detachable face plate “feature” but they didn’t secure it enough. However, if you use it carefully it handles quite well.

In terms of sound, I am overwhelmed by the capacity of the output. Now I have to change my dad’s car speakers as well just to be able to cope up with the sound quality. It can output a great deal of bass that I’m thinking of either getting amps and subs for my dad or a new set of speakers that can handle the amount of bass this stereo can produce.

Anyway, the price of this car stereo is quite reasonable with the vast features it can offer.

Howie Ticzon Sun Cellular’s handsets expert gave me another phone to play with. Motorola MPx220.

The phone looks and feels like any other phone. BUT it still doesn’t compare to a Sony Ericsson K700i or the K750i. It has solitaire and other windows games to take most of your time. The menu system is similar to a windows computer. By the way, it looks like Windows XP.

Oh crap! the phone hanged as I’m doing this review. “Bootloader blah blah blah!” Time to take out the battery and restart the phone.

One thing that makes me wonder… how come the battery of MPx220 only lasts half a day? I have my SE K700i paired with my SE bluetooth headset and yet they both last 2 or more days.

If you have the extra moolah and don’t mind the constant restarting of the phone — Hehehe! — then you might want to check this out yourself. Otherwise, don’t even bother with this phone.

Oh man! I’m not kidding but it hanged on me again.

Let’s see what Motorola has to say:

• Windows Mobileâ„¢ software allows compatibility with Windows Mobile applications such as Pocket Outlook® and Pocket Internet Explorer and is designed to match and transpose the Outlook desktop experience
• Global Quad Band Performance (850/900/1800/1900)
• Integrated 1.2 megapixel camera, multi-step zoom, flash and self-portrait capabilities make it possible to capture your business and personal encounters with ease
• Bluetooth® wireless technology and speaker phone allow hands free conversations
• 64MB Flash ROM and mini-SD removable memory for extra storage
• MMS messaging features for sending pictures, animations, wallpaper, icons and more
• Downloading capabilities for adding on new games, musical ringtones, business applications and more at any whim
• A wide array of companion products are available to enhance the wireless experience