I just noticed that the Empeg store is closing this Friday. I didn't even know it existed. I was only aware of the SonicBlue store. I have 2 queries: will they ship to the US? and what should I buy? I have only the stock things that came with my Rio. I was considering buying an extra mount, though I'm not quite sure why I might need it. Is this foolish? What about the adapter or remotes? Should I buy one of them?

On an unrelated note, I bought my 60 GB empeg back in February, but I was waiting till I got my new car to install it. I did just that this weekend and now that I'm playing with it, I have to say it's incredible. I think it's gotta be the coolest toy I've ever had. Now I'm kicking myself for not having bought a backup. I actually had ordered a 30 GB player before the 60's came back in stock, and they ended up shipping 2 to my house in error. Damn, I should have bought one of them. And I've also been kicking myself for not having bought a tuner when they were down to $70. At the time, I just didn't know how it worked. For some reason I thought it was meant to be installed somewhere visible and I thought "damn, that's an eyesore" and passed. Smart move.

I had no idea the Empeg was so cool. I can't believe they aren't being made any more. It's the coolest gizmo I've ever seen. I've been telling anyone who'd listen that I can fit about 600 cds on this new stereo I bought and without fail they would nod absently. I think they thought I must have meant 600 songs or something. But then they saw it in my car and their jaws hit the floor. I LOVE YOU EMPEG!!!! YOU COMPLETE ME!!!!!!

rant over