"Wm Donley" > wrote in message
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> In article <tlQfe.3697$Fv.1255@lakeread01>,
> "Don Mac Phee" > wrote:
>
>> Does anyone know why there is a sudden drop in price for this system? Is
>> there something on the horizon?
>>
>> -Don
>
> Ipods. Usable at home, also. Cheaper, better software. I looked both
> the remote cd deck, and the PN, and bought an Ipod. More versatile, and
> less money. At the original price, the Phatnoise was way overpriced. At
> $119.00, it's a pretty good deal. 20 gigs'll store a lot of music...Bill

The price drop is limited to VW PBs, so that shoots the "IPod" theory down,
I guess.

I have heard that the new VWs have 6 disc in-dash CD with MP3 capability, so
it is likely VW will discontinue PB and this is a clearance sale.