Double Din Touch Screen DVD/Navigation/iPod System (eBay Edition)

[brendan]

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

Good question. I'm not sure but I'd say the vendor where its purchased from would have the answer.

Thanks will contact one of the sellers. Are you stil happy with yours? I'm now thinking of getting me one,so I want to get all the info I can get before buying.lol

[rognewton]

Originally Posted by brendan

Hi, I was wondering, How do you update the maps and the software for the GPS? Because any other GPS you must update the software from time to time.

Thanks
Brendan

This site can help http://forum.mobilism.org/index.php?...0f00a2529f25e1
if you new to GPS systems take your time to understand and read info before diving in
good luck
welshdodger

[brendan]

Originally Posted by rognewton

This site can help http://forum.mobilism.org/index.php?...0f00a2529f25e1
if you new to GPS systems take your time to understand and read info before diving in
good luck
welshdodger

Thanks very much for this
What I want to know is what is this device's name? is it sirf atlas 4? Or what device do you choose when downloading maps?

thanks
brendan

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by Darwin84020

Hello,
I got this unit as the OP posted on page 1, and I did have the GPS and Radio working at same time. Was very nice, but......

However I must have hit the wrong button somewhere, and now just one or the other and they will not play with each other, at the same time.

any advise from those that have this unit?

Darwin

Darwin, did you manage to figure out this issue you were having?

Originally Posted by brendan

Thanks very much for this
What I want to know is what is this device's name? is it sirf atlas 4? Or what device do you choose when downloading maps?

thanks
brendan

No idea yet about downloading updated maps but the GPS app/device that came with my SD card is called iGO:

http://www.omniahub.com/nav-n-go-igo...indows-mobile/



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[brendan]

Originally Posted by No idea yet about downloading updated maps but the GPS app/device that came with my SD card is called iGO:

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http://www.omniahub.com/nav-n-go-igo-8-navigator-for-windows-mobile/[/url]



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Oh ok, thanks alot I think I understand now. It has the IGO app on so you just update the IGO maps.

Thanks it helped alot

[rognewton]

Sounds about the right price
Before fiting unit, have ready a 12v car stereo AM FM Radio Booster Antenna
Adaptor plus snaplock cable conneters
Just in case, these parts are cheap
but handy if radio reception is poor afer fitting new unit
saves taking the unit out again
let us know you get on
take Pictures of units comming out and fitiing new unit
and internal wiring harness of you car
these pics will prove usefull to other members
good luck

[Kowaizo]

Also an update, I just ordered this off ebay and there's an ebay motors coupon to save 10% off your purchase, so it might be cheaper for some to get it this way as my out the door cost was 405$.

-Kowaizo

[dwrecording]

Originally Posted by Astroman

Im really curious how this goes for you. I had a 7" flip screen no name POS DVD player that was OK for watching TV and movies, but totally sucked for music, ran hot, and blocked my vents. Also this would save me $10/mo on my phone bill since I wouldn't need the VZ navigator anymore (although it does show gas stations and local businesses) and from the screen shots looks pretty decent. Id really like to do a carputer but complexity and cost can get pretty high.

Why would you use VZ nav when google maps is free and 200x bettter?

[hackenfort]

Ordered one yesterday, the wait begins...

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by Kowaizo

Also an update, I just ordered this off ebay and there's an ebay motors coupon to save 10% off your purchase, so it might be cheaper for some to get it this way as my out the door cost was 405$.

-Kowaizo

Originally Posted by hackenfort

Ordered one yesterday, the wait begins...

Hi, which head unit did you guys order? (sorry, there are a couple of other models being discussed in this thread)

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[hackenfort]

Originally Posted by toy_toronto

Hi, which head unit did you guys order? (sorry, there are a couple of other models being discussed in this thread)

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here is the one I bought
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Din...fAudioQ5fVideo

[toy_toronto]

Originally Posted by hackenfort

here is the one I bought
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-Din...fAudioQ5fVideo

Oh the exact same one as mine -- you're gonna love it

[Kowaizo]

Yup, I got the same one. :). Had it for a bit now and I'm quite impressed with it, asides from not saving your place off of usb and ipod play, its quite impressive for the price.

[Midnightsun]

Where do you get the GPS maps for north america for this unit? Anyone have a copy available.

[FF_Attack]

Ordered mine today. I am suppose to have it by May 10th... not sure what to do til then, suggestions? Ha.

[hackenfort]

I should have mine this afternoon, withing the next couple of hours.

I must say delivery was very fast, it arrived yesterday, but I didn't make it home in time to sign for it, had I been 10 mins sooner, as they require a signature.

I thought I'd just swing by the local DHL office and pick it up, but they move thier office 80 miles away!

[hackenfort]

The install was very easy, and I just love the unit, same GPS issue everyone else had, but that's to this thread, a very easy fix.

Only issue so far, can't get the Apple touch working, says connected, but then nothing.

[hackenfort]

What I am finding is th USB does not work well with any volume of data. Seem that once presented with much more than 1GB it gets very slow in loading, but does work, can't get it to work at all wit 16gb. Everything else is working fine, except the iPod function, can't get that working at all, which I find this unacceptable. I have written the seller to see what if anything can be done.

While it's a GREAT looking unit, it doesn't perform anywhere near where it should, with external data (MP3s) or a newer iPod. I may end up putting the JVC Head unit back in and sticking the Garmin back on the window if this can't be resolved.

Kevin

Update: The seller is now telling me in only works with iPod's made prior to 2009, but the listing states all version.