The title says it all: Great Entry Level Navigation Car Audio Receiver
I installed this in my 2002 Toyota Tundra without any issues overall I love this stereo. It has a great bang for the buck - but it is not for everyone as it is an entry level unit... Here is a brief run down of the pros and cons of the unit.
Pros:
-Quick start up - it is ready to roll just a second after turning on the vehicle.
-Bluetooth Compatibility for hands free cell phone calls - It pairs with my iPhone 3G with no issues. I use this feature all the time without any issues due to the updated firmware fixes (already preinstalled on the unit.) Unlike others, I do not have an issue with the microphone - but you must place the microphone in a place that you voice can reach it!
-Works with iPhone and iPods - Control the music from the stereo or control the music from your iPod/iPhone. It works both ways. It works great with Pandora running on my iPhone through a standard iPhone cable!
-Plays CDs, MP3, WMA, AAC - Plays the major music formats.
-Touch Screen for easy control - the touch screen makes controlling the unit on the drive easy as pie.
-USB, AUX inputs - The USB input can accept an iPod/iPhone or a jump drive with no issues. You have a AUX mini-jack input for all other non-USB devices.
-HD HD Radio and Satellite Radio Ready (not included) - the unit can add HD or Satellite radio with the purchase of additional parts.
-GPS - Never get lost with GPS in your ride.
Cons:
-Navigation system: No POI (points of interest). You can download or pay for updated POIs - but this is a pain. It is also important to note that the navigation system interface is very generic and not very visually pleasing when compared to other models. The Navigation system is a bit odd to work with as well. There is no "direct" address input. You have to enter a city, then a state, then the address - all on three separate input fields. Navigation is kinda slow a picking up as well. The verbal directions help - but you can still pass the street you should turn on before the system can catch up. Overall, the nav system is OK but it is very crude and it is an entry level setup.
-AVIC FEEDS Software for iPhone - great idea poorly executed. Hard to use (especially when your iPhone is connected to a Microsoft Exchange account). You have to add an address to your contact list in the AVIC feeds iPhone app -> which adds the address to your main iphone contact list -> which adds the address to the contact list on the nav unit memory allowing you to use nav system.
-No expandability - no ability to add features such as steering wheel controls or back up camera or divix/dvds. Plain flat out stupid...
-No Bluetooth audio streaming - you can not stream audio from your iPhone to the unit unlike other models. Not that big of a deal since you can hook up your iPhone with a standard iPhone/iPod cable.
Overall Review:
A great entry level car stereo that excels at hands free calling and iPod/iPhone connectivity and control. Great sound and easy to use once you get use to the operating system. A sub-par GPS navigation unit. This is a great product for you if you really only want is a killer stereo with hands free and iPhone connectivity and limited nav system uses.
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