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Gear Guide In-cab electronics Alliance truck stereo Alliance Truck Parts has added replacement ste- reos for Class 6-8 trucks. The stereo features an AM/FM receiver paired with an MP3-capable CD player, an auxiliary input on the front to plug in an MP3 player or portable satellite ra- dio, and a remote control. The stereo features balance and fader controls, a display that shows track infor- mation and a clock. The unit reads ID3 tag informa- tion to show MP3 track information. An 18-station memory preset allows access to radio stations. Visit http://www.alliancetruckparts.com. Seats Inc. seat heater Seats Inc. has added a do-it-your- self, plug-in seat heater. This ready-to-use heater regulates heat to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Instal- lation takes less than fi ve minutes. After installation, the heater is plugged into the truck's 12- volt accessory/ cigarette outlet. This seat heater is available at any OE truck dealer. Visit http://www.seatsinc.com. Gamber-Johnson NotePad V Pioneer AppRadio Pioneer Electronics unveiled its AppRadio, an appli- cation designed to use the processing power, storage capacity, network connectivity and apps of the iPhone. The AppRadio features a 6.1-inch touch screen. It also includes a built-in Bluetooth for hands-free calling and an input for a rear facing back-up camera. The app is available in the iTunes App Store and allows the user to access data and connectivity from his or her iPhone or iPod Touch, including apps like Google Maps and iTunes. Visit http://www.pioneerelectronics.com. Bully Dog WatchDog Bully Dog's Heavy Duty WatchDog acts as a driving coach and provides instant visual and audio feedback if the driver is doing something that isn't safe or fuel-effi cient. An instant score is displayed via a digital gauge package. The product also allows the speed limiter to be adjusted for situations when the driver enters a region where the speed limit is less than the limiter's setting. The product also has the ability to read and erase trouble codes without hav- ing to visit an OEM dealer. Visit http://bigrig.bullydog.com. Gamber-Johnson offers a universal computer cradle, the Note- Pad V, a rugged mounting cradle suitable for most computers. Special "fl anged" side clips provide strength. The cradle is adjustable to com- puter widths from 10.6 inches to 16.5 inches, up to 1.5-inch thickness and depths from 9 inches to 12.38 inches. The product has an anodized aluminum fi nish. Computer setup can be done in fi ve minutes or less and a different computer can be inserted without removing the cradle. Visit http://www.gamberjohnson.com. 32 | TRUCKERS NEWS | MARCH 2012 Red Dot auxiliary A/C Red Dot Corp.'s updated Sleeping Well Arctic 2000 Plus battery-powered auxiliary air- conditioning system is sold as an installation kit designed to fit almost any sleeper. The product provides up to 6,150 btu/hour of cooling. The three-piece system includes an evaporator that mounts on the inside of the sleeper, a low-profi le condenser that mounts on the exterior of the sleeper, and a compact compressor unit. The system is powered by four dedicated auxiliary Group 31 AGM batteries with a standard low-voltage cutout. Visit http://www.rdac.com.