Best 7" In-Dash Navi
12-11-2008, 10:39 AM
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Best 7" In-Dash Navi
So I've been looking for a double din unit. I came across the Pioneer F900BT and Z3. Love the 900BT, but it's only 5.8", love the Z3, but the resolution kind of crappy comparing to 900BT and the interface is a bit old... 
Can someone suggest a good 7" in-dash unit?
Requirements
Can someone suggest a good 7" in-dash unit?
Requirements
- Text to speech
- Bluetooth
- HDD
- Voice command
- DVD playback
12-11-2008, 10:43 AM
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i sent this email to my best buddy last nigth about the F90BT
http://www.gosale.com/4948051/pionee...FQ0xawodxkzHjg
this is the newest one which has the nav stuff stored in the unit already, blue tooth built in
6ave.com has it for 627
BUT
with that microsoft live cashback thing, you can get it off ebay for $420~
unfortunately, ebay just changed the percentage to 8%, but hopefually it'll go back up to 30% again soon since they keep going up and down (max cashback is $200 regardless of percentage)
it's 5.8", but I think it's a good unit for a decent price
I think the Z is pioneers only non motorized 7". all the other 7" are Motorized (N4)
http://www.gosale.com/4948051/pionee...FQ0xawodxkzHjg
this is the newest one which has the nav stuff stored in the unit already, blue tooth built in
6ave.com has it for 627
BUT
with that microsoft live cashback thing, you can get it off ebay for $420~
unfortunately, ebay just changed the percentage to 8%, but hopefually it'll go back up to 30% again soon since they keep going up and down (max cashback is $200 regardless of percentage)
it's 5.8", but I think it's a good unit for a decent price
I think the Z is pioneers only non motorized 7". all the other 7" are Motorized (N4)
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12-11-2008, 10:47 AM
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yeah, 90BT is almost the same as 900BT. I also found great deals on the 900BT from Amazon... I want to see what I can get for 7"... if not, I'll just pickup the 900BT or 90BT. Thanks! 
12-11-2008, 10:49 AM
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i spent a few hours on it yesterday for him and the best "reasonably priced" one i came up with is the 90BT (although it's not 7"), with the MS live cashback thing buying from ebay+paypal, $420~ is a pretty darn good deal for it
12-11-2008, 10:53 AM
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okay, i am pretty new to this whole aftermarket navi/audio thing... what does motorized mean? as in one of those that flips out of the unit itself?
how reliable are those things btw? thanks for your help!
how reliable are those things btw? thanks for your help!
12-11-2008, 10:58 AM
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http://www.gosale.com/4934685/pionee...n4-in-dash-dvd
I guess it just depends on what you want. the motorized one is 1 din, where the non motorized is 2 din.
as far as reliability, I just read the reviews on amazon, or if you want a pioneer unit then the avic411 forum is the BEST http://avic411.com/forum/index.php?s...6076eb8e88d6ad
12-11-2008, 11:23 AM
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oh, the Z3 (pricey) is dual din and motorized 7"
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...n-Dash/AVIC-Z3
motorized because the screen pops out a little bit then turns around backwards for security
it has text to speech, voice command, 30GB hard drive (20GB for navigation functions, 10GB for music storage), dvd playback,
but not built in bluetooth. you need this adapter http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ssories/ND-BT1
and you can also put in bigger HDD's for it http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14915
*edit
just saw in post 1 "love the Z3, but the resolution kind of crappy comparing to 900BT"
doh
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...n-Dash/AVIC-Z3
motorized because the screen pops out a little bit then turns around backwards for security
it has text to speech, voice command, 30GB hard drive (20GB for navigation functions, 10GB for music storage), dvd playback,
but not built in bluetooth. you need this adapter http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...ssories/ND-BT1
and you can also put in bigger HDD's for it http://www.avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=14915
*edit
just saw in post 1 "love the Z3, but the resolution kind of crappy comparing to 900BT"
doh
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12-11-2008, 03:20 PM
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Lots of choices here. My friend did it to his Z2. Also, video bypass is a little bit tricky for the Z1/Z2/Z3 if you're not too good with installing decks. you might want to get the one that says "w/ bypass"
Lots of choices here. My friend did it to his Z2. Also, video bypass is a little bit tricky for the Z1/Z2/Z3 if you're not too good with installing decks. you might want to get the one that says "w/ bypass"
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12-11-2008, 04:40 PM
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