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Old 05-22-2013, 11:48 AM   #647
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Originally Posted by Pacific View Post
As numerous of the reader I am not yet decided in my final choice.
Full Android as the T7019 or a mixed with Win Ce T6030 (Tradesolution HK) T09A was stated to be so bad. I only want a real compatible Toyota unit as 2Din needs modifications on the central panel which I don't wish.
In fact I never used Android and do not understand the real necessity to have such system on a car radio. When I drive I do not have a look on my mail or surf on the net. I request to the head unit to have a good management of my music, my radios, phone hand free and effective GPS maps. Android will be, for the time being in my opinion, only usefull for the Torque system.
I had a look on other Android Apps. and noted that we can also have good result for the musics files.(winamp for exemple)
I read with interest the various post but some points remain obscure , so please my questions,
What are the difficulties of use with the 2 systems? (CE+Android)
Can we use an indépendant GPS maps sytem (TomTom) with Android?
What are the difference between Android v2.3 (T7019) and v4 (T6030)?
Is it necessary to rooted the V4? If yes, how?
Is the hand free on T7019 well funtionning?
I understood that it is possible to read music from the rear USB (T7019), is the use of the various folders remain easy
Must to say that in Europe the car is equiped with an OEM Toyota system but the GPS option cost about 800€ (1033$), so I decided to try an other solution.(cheapest of course)
I thank you for your advices and suggestions.
Well, here's my reasoning behind choosing the Android head unit rather than a typical WinCE from the big names. Choice, price and extensibility.

When you buy a Pioneer or Kenwood, you are stuck to what they give you. You even have to PAY for updates.

With an Android based unit. You choose what you want to run. Don't like one GPS program? Download another. Don't like one music interface? Download another. You can customize your interface to suit what you like. And apps are updated through the Play Store whenever you sync.

A lot of the android head units also support CANBUS. If I can figure out how to harness that, then that opens up a whole new world of possibilities.

The truth is, for 350-450$, you get a unit that can trump a 1000$+ Kenwood/Pioneer on a LOT of levels.
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