Offering a refined take on the category, this system features a powerful 5.1-channel receiver with AirPlay and a front panel USB port for direct connectivity to iPhones, iPads, iPods and USB drives.

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Operation of this application requires the iOS operating system and its inherent security features.

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On top of this, eBay's reputation-management system and other features (see article), establishes a level of order and trust.

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The 1815 is the king of this hill and features Epson's EasyMP (Epson Administrative SYstem for Meetings and Presentations) which, among other things, allows you to display content off CompactFlash cards and USB drives without the need for a PC.

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Through this app, the system has access to the user's email, calendar, text messages and other features and can present this information on a customized interface and in a driver-friendly way.

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This latest version will have quite a few new features, including support for Java, a new file system that makes working with huge files easier and a supposedly greater resistance to system crashes.

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That system, which enhances mobile devices with more than 200 new features, is expected to be available this fall.

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