In an embodiment, a media playback device is disclosed comprising a first interface configured to communicate with a media output device, a second interface configured to communicate with a data storage device, and control circuitry. A splice holder is mounted to the first face of the cradle base and defines a plurality of fiber optic splice slots positioned over the depression. The timing of the on-operation of a control FET is expedited, and the input current to the flyback transformer is lowered. The out of sync record generator module is operative to record the identity of all the elements identified by the query execution module as being out of sync. The second electric motor component and the transmission assembly are coupled to the housing such that the transmission assembly substantially supports the second electric motor component when the housing is installed in the automobile.