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SnowHawk · 09-07-2011, 04:29 PM

I was curious if anyone else had looked into this. I opted out of getting the OEM sat nav, as I've never been a huge fan of paying $2,000ish for a halfway decent nav when I can get a very nice after market one for a third the cost. However I have noticed that I use my iPhone for nav quite often by resting it in between the dash and the underside edge of the pop up glove box located right above the radio. This brings me to my questions... Does anyone know of, or how to create, a pop up navigation system for that area? I think it would be awesome to be able to have an in dash GPS installed in there.

Debello · 09-07-2011, 04:39 PM

You might want to look into Pioneers AppRadio, which is a double DIN module that is powered by the Iphone 4. I have had it in my car for about a month and it is great.

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio

Also another good source is Appradiocenral.com youtube channel

AppRadioCentral's Channel - YouTube

romiata · 09-07-2011, 05:21 PM

So the AppRadio is good? I had ordered it from Crutchfield about 2 months ago for $399, I think. Before they shipped it, I canceled the order. I read some very disappointing reviews and changed my mind. I have the AVIC110bt and updated it to the 120 with Pandora and a better interface. I have AhaRadio on it which has the INRix app for traffic and reads Fb updates, too.
I thought the idea for the AppRadio was perfect: everything iPhone and none of the stuff you don't need. Good to hear some people are enjoying it

Btw Debello, where do you stow your iPhone? I ended up buying a McNally mount for it in the cup holder

mocmylov · 09-07-2011, 09:52 PM

I was also looking into the appradio, but found that it lacked one critical option for me: Bluetooth audio streaming. It does have Bluetooth handsfree, but the only way to stream music from your iPhone is by connecting it to the iPhone cable. I'm not even sure the app radio has aux or a USB port.

So, I decided to go with the AVIC x930bt. It is similar to the z130bt model that came out this year, but with a smaller screen and a few additional buttons. It also offers AHA radio and Pandora through the iPhone cable, but also offers Bluetooth streaming when I don't want to connect it to the cable which I store in the glovebox.

The AVIC series are just more feature filled than the appradio. You also have access to a usb port, aux in, and microsd you can also stream netflix and play dvd or divx files on the unit. Of course, with the app radio you get complete integration with the iPhone and several apps. You also get a capacitive touchscreen, but it is heavy on glare.

The AVIC line has an antiglare coating, but is a resistive touchscreen, though it is plenty responsive.

Here is how my unit looks.

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I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.215970,-117.097625

romiata · 09-07-2011, 10:58 PM

^^ nice setup! Very clean
One of the main reasons I went with my AVIC was price: $400 on Craigslist

btw, you can stream via Bluetooth, but then you can't get the interface or graphics...

lldsandsll · 09-08-2011, 10:48 AM

you guys know of any setups that interface with android? asking for help, please no phanboyism

thanks!!

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09-07-2011, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,256	So the AppRadio is good? I had ordered it from Crutchfield about 2 months ago for $399, I think. Before they shipped it, I canceled the order. I read some very disappointing reviews and changed my mind. I have the AVIC110bt and updated it to the 120 with Pandora and a better interface. I have AhaRadio on it which has the INRix app for traffic and reads Fb updates, too. I thought the idea for the AppRadio was perfect: everything iPhone and none of the stuff you don't need. Good to hear some people are enjoying it Btw Debello, where do you stow your iPhone? I ended up buying a McNally mount for it in the cup holder

09-07-2011, 09:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
mocmylov Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Escondido Posts: 85	I was also looking into the appradio, but found that it lacked one critical option for me: Bluetooth audio streaming. It does have Bluetooth handsfree, but the only way to stream music from your iPhone is by connecting it to the iPhone cable. I'm not even sure the app radio has aux or a USB port. So, I decided to go with the AVIC x930bt. It is similar to the z130bt model that came out this year, but with a smaller screen and a few additional buttons. It also offers AHA radio and Pandora through the iPhone cable, but also offers Bluetooth streaming when I don't want to connect it to the cable which I store in the glovebox. The AVIC series are just more feature filled than the appradio. You also have access to a usb port, aux in, and microsd you can also stream netflix and play dvd or divx files on the unit. Of course, with the app radio you get complete integration with the iPhone and several apps. You also get a capacitive touchscreen, but it is heavy on glare. The AVIC line has an antiglare coating, but is a resistive touchscreen, though it is plenty responsive. Here is how my unit looks. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=33.215970,-117.097625

09-07-2011, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
romiata Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,256	^^ nice setup! Very clean One of the main reasons I went with my AVIC was price: $400 on Craigslist btw, you can stream via Bluetooth, but then you can't get the interface or graphics...

09-08-2011, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
lldsandsll Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: S. Florida Posts: 1,601	you guys know of any setups that interface with android? asking for help, please no phanboyism thanks!!