Go Gear: Three ways to bring your music along for the ride

Motoring looks at three very different car stereos.

The iRoc iPhone stereo device.

Touch of class

Car stereos have come a long way in a relatively short space of time, so much so that they're no longer just for playing your favourite music - they're in-car entertainment systems. The Sony XAV-72BT is one such device. It's a 7in touch-screen multimedia stereo which has Bluetooth, can connect to and charge MP3 players, can organise your music into different moods and play CDs and DVDs.

Check it out at www.dynamicsounds.co.uk. Dh2,800.

Old but new

While the Sony is all mod cons, those with a passion for classic cars will appreciate the 1950s stylings of this chrome stereo. It's designed for a Chevy but fits most classic cars, however, the best bit is that it combines that classic stereo look with modern technology. As well as being an AM/FM tuner, it plays MP3 and WMA files via a USB port at its rear and has a clear LCD display and remote control.

Check it out at www.retrosoundusa.com. From Dh1,030.

An i for a stereo

If you're all about Apple and love your iPhone then the iRoc is the device for your car. Built specifically for the iPhone, this device allows you to take advantage of the phone's internet so you can use apps such as YouTube and Last.fm as well as playing the library from iPhone or iPod. It also has a built-in front microphone for hands-free calls and commands.

For more information visit www.sonicelectronix.com. Dh1,290.

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