Hi all. I just bought a new 2012 D40 ST. I am thinking about changing the standard stereo for an in dash gps system with a reversing camera option. I've been looking at those Chinese in dash units you see on eBay. I'm interested to find out what people have to say about these units and how good (or bad) they are compared to some of the big brand name units.
Here is a short wish list of features I would like in the unit:
- decent sound quality
- Bluetooth telephone connectivity
- option for external mic, so that I can use the original mic in he ceiling
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- USB connection for iPod
- reverse camera option with the camera screen coming on automatically with selection of reverse gear
- steering wheel buttons continue to work
- gps with street and offload mapping
- aux audio input
- fit neatly in the 2 din slot of the D40 (I believe the depth of the unit is a limiting factor due to a structural support running behind the head unit)
- can't think of anything else at the moment
The more of the above features that any unit has, the better.
Your comments will be appreciated.
Here is a short wish list of features I would like in the unit:
- decent sound quality
- Bluetooth telephone connectivity
- option for external mic, so that I can use the original mic in he ceiling
- Bluetooth audio streaming
- USB connection for iPod
- reverse camera option with the camera screen coming on automatically with selection of reverse gear
- steering wheel buttons continue to work
- gps with street and offload mapping
- aux audio input
- fit neatly in the 2 din slot of the D40 (I believe the depth of the unit is a limiting factor due to a structural support running behind the head unit)
- can't think of anything else at the moment
The more of the above features that any unit has, the better.
Your comments will be appreciated.