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Originally Posted by Draco-REX
I would be interested if the interface, in style, response, and intuitiveness, is indistinguishable from my phone. If the screen response is slow, or the unit can't be rooted and updated to new versions of android, or if I'm required to use their software for functions such as nav, then it's yet another half-assed HU and I have 0 interest in it.
An android HU should be an extension of my phone. I sit in the car and the phone should sync with the HU, and I should be able to access the same apps and data that I have on my phone. That means google maps, pandora, ulysse speedometer, etc. Even if the HU is it's own device and not a peripheral, I should be able to do everything I can with my phone.
Essentially, if I'd be better off mounting a tablet, then it's half-assed and I have zero interest.
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Not sure what phone you have, but its AOSP 2.2. I have no idea if it can be rooted or not. I've been able to download a majority of the apps from my phone to the head unit. Most of them are not useful for a car though (Do I really need to play angry birds or words with friends in the car?). You are welcome to use your own navigation app, music app, video player, etc. You ARE stuck with using their apps for things like reverse camera, rear headrest video output, steering wheel controls. Pandora works flawlessly, as does google maps (with an internet connection).
Considering the options on the market (Kenwoods, Pioneers, Sonys), I'd hardly call that "Half-assed". The truth is, even if there were more limitations, the head unit provides a better user experience than head units that cost 2-3x the price.
Moving on, here are some videos I took:
Start up:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0Vf5GBXBZc"]HU Startup - YouTube[/ame]
Homescreen navigating:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atM6cnqQpls"]HU Homescreen - YouTube[/ame]
Quick resume (car was off for 3-4 minutes):
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtK0osHV9Ac"]HU Resume from off - YouTube[/ame]
Basic feature response:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXQitWGtDD4"]Basic Feature Response - YouTube[/ame]
Voice Search and web:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEGqPxuuAVQ"]HU Search and Web - YouTube[/ame]
iPod/iPhone function:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWERBuQR3Rk"]Ipod function.mp4 - YouTube[/ame]
Navigation skim through:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIOwq6m9LAg"]NAV - YouTube[/ame]
GPS tracking with nav map:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilstqt_JZDc"]HU Nav driving - YouTube[/ame]
I was going to take one of the bluetooth phone features, but I doubt my contacts want their info broadcast over youtube LOL.
Anyone have any other questions?