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Old 03-23-2011, 10:54 AM
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Alright guys so the the unit was a $280 piece from China I bought on Ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Double-Din-6-2-C...item27b8853b71

I just couldnt see my self spending the $600+ on a navigation unit because of a brand.

The operating system is Windows CE 5.0 and the GPS processor is Samsung.

I was a bit scared when I bought it, specially since i couldnt find many reviews on it, but its been working without issues.

I specially like that i can connect it to my phone through bluetooth and be able to play my songs without having to connect to the AUX input.

There are other similar kits on Ebay that dont have any of the sidebuttons at all.

I liked this unit that had both the side buttons and touchscreen because it does look more like a stock navi system.

By the way,the GPS feature is VERY accurate.
 
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Looks real nice and clean. Good work!
 
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Looks great, clean install.
 
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Thanks for all the feedback guys, I'm very happy with the results myself. I will be updating when the sub is finally in place.
 
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How the tv tuner works ? Good reception?
 
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Originally Posted by dakota_raven
How the tv tuner works ? Good reception?
I never bought the antenna for the tv tunner. But I dont think its too expensive.

The gps antenna came included, its got a magnet so you can stick it on the roof and its way more accurate than the gps feature on my phone.

I was thinking of buying the rearview camera, so if I ever do I'll probably get that TV antenna and intall everything at once.

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Originally Posted by MitsuRaider
I never bought the antenna for the tv tunner. But I dont think its too expensive.

The gps antenna came included, its got a magnet so you can stick it on the roof and its way more accurate than the gps feature on my phone.

I was thinking of buying the rearview camera, so if I ever do I'll probably get that TV antenna and intall everything at once.

So i guess you are very happy with the head unit. That's good to know!!!!

Enjoy!!!
 
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Looks good I like the black face plate you got
 
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Looks good I like the black face plate you got
Thanks, I got it in a junkyard from a raider that burnt. That was one of the few parts that remained intact.
 
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ha! not at all.

I bought the harness kit so i didnt have to cut and match every singe wire. I also needed the antenna adaptor.

Other than that I just had to get creative with the cutting. My whole idea was to install an aftermarket Navi unit that would look as close to a stock system as possible.
What harness did you use ?

 


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