Hello all,
I am rebuilding BRZ that I bought from US and maps on stock headunit cannot be changed, unless you pay $200+. Thus I decided to swap stock head-unit to Android based one. At first I thought to go with Ca-Fi Dashlinq4. But then I have found this one at better price ($400 with shipping via DHL) with better specs:
On paper almost everything is equal or better than Dashlinq:
Android 4.4 - Android 4.1
1.6ghz quad-core processor - 1ghz processor
Has DVD - No DVD
1gb ram (for extra costs you can get 2gb) - 1gb ram
8gb nand memory + 4gb micro SD card with maps - 8gb nand memory
7" screen - 7" screen
800x480 resolution -
1024x600 resolution
Both are Toyota universal models, thus no spacers for sides are needed.
As you can see, on paper ownice unit looks better, except for screen resolution. But without any doubts, Ca-Fi unit has cleaner and better looking user interface and less software bugs. But Ownice team is working on any bugs reported (they do respond in this unit topic in XDA forums and release firmware updates every couple months). That is a huge plus for me, it's why I chosen their product.
Received it yesterday and did quick test (no photos, yet). Power and rear speaker port is wired-up correctly (even 12V antenna power + dimmer), thus no wire cutting needed. But as with all after-market radios, you will need to hook "AMP" wire to enable factory amp. Without it, door speakers will be silent. Also, Toyota>DIN antenna adapter is required (I do not have it, thus did not test radio). Only played some music via blue tooth from my phone (without door speakers working) and it did work fine. Although some bass was missing
More updates coming in near future, as I have a lot to do with the car and so little time
