Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

[Cameron]

It seems my question was overlooked. Does the new unit have a built in hard drive?

Pretty sure you'll find it has 2 micro-sd cards. One for GPS maps etc and the other for storage/playback of media files.

[03euroshifts]

Pretty sure you'll find it has 2 micro-sd cards. One for GPS maps etc and the other for storage/playback of media files.

Yeah, I realize that but I'm a little partial to the built in drive for some reason. I'm sure the SD card will suffice...

[zoonosis]

Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

You can always use a USB hard drive. That's what I plan to do.

[moda]

You can always use a USB hard drive. That's what I plan to do.

Possibly.

Most aftermarket headunits i've used have been limited to reading the FAT32 filesystem, and only up to a 32GB USB stick (in my experience they won't even recognise/provide enough power to a bus powered drive). Not sure if the ANS/DNS are any different?

[DkN]

There will not be any built-in hard drive.

The unit supports up to 64GB flash drive / SD cards.

I have spoken about USB hard drive support a long time ago with the manager, though he expressed doubts regarding its usefulness, and also how taxing it might be for the unit to scan through, for example, a 1TB drive for music files. I myself honestly think 64GB is more than enough in a car environment. At worst you might just keep 2 SD cards, one for music and one for movies. Besides, a built-in hard drive would only make it harder to transfer files and generally be more inflexible.

[zoonosis]

Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

I currently use a 120GB hard drive out of an old Mac book pro. It's connected to my existing RCD510 via USB on the MDI I have. Works fine, no power issues.

[Darks RS]

so the new generation DNS series is plug and play? no coding or anything? Does it integrate with OEM Park sensors?

Does it suit Amarok's ie can i go to a 8"? I've currently got a RCD510 but wanting a bit bigger

[asa572]

Did you receive the sample unit Sandy?
I'm starting to jones!

[DkN]

I currently use a 120GB hard drive out of an old Mac book pro. It's connected to my existing RCD510 via USB on the MDI I have. Works fine, no power issues.

A smaller hard drive with less power requirements might run - as long as it's formatted to FAT32. It depends on how much power the hard drive needs to draw to power up.

so the new generation DNS series is plug and play? no coding or anything? Does it integrate with OEM Park sensors?

Does it suit Amarok's ie can i go to a 8"? I've currently got a RCD510 but wanting a bit bigger

Yes plug and play, no need for coding, and full integration with OPS system. But the older ANS units already did all this. It just still required an adapter cable between the unit and the car's CAN-Bus connector, as well as a FAKRA to DIN adapter for the antenna (which degrades the radio signal quality somewhat).

Other than the more advanced software features (and raw hardware power), the DNS is different because it has OEM connections at the back to plug straight in without adapters (with the exception of RVC which remains standard RCA). With factory FAKRA connectors and OEM Philips radio module it also eliminates radio signal issues that some ANS users had. Plus, it shows more info on the MFD whereas the ANS showed only one line of info.

Any of the DNS 510, 610 or 810 would suit an Amarok, which one is completely dependent on personal taste. Most people have opted for the 810 so far, if that's of any assistance.

Did you receive the sample unit Sandy?
I'm starting to jones!

I missed its delivery today, it will be redelivered tomorrow and I should have a demo video up by tomorrow night.

[RandomX]

When i see the demo video, i'll probably be keen for the group buy

[Fatherless One]

Great update, thanks.

[Eazy]

Other than the more advanced software features (and raw hardware power), the DNS is different because it has OEM connections at the back to plug straight in without adapters (with the exception of RVC which remains standard RCA).

DkN, what does this mean for the GPS antenna? Will the DNS have FAKRA connectors to plug in the OEM sharkfin GPS antenna or will it need an adaptor?

[matiasg85]

DkN, what does this mean for the GPS antenna? Will the DNS have FAKRA connectors to plug in the OEM sharkfin GPS antenna or will it need an adaptor?

Yes, you will be able to use the OEM Sharkfin Antenna.

[robk5787]

PM'ed you Sandy. Please send the details so I can make the deposit. Thanks.

[kwalsh24]

Cant wait to see this demo video, the delays have been killing me haha, I really want this beast! Thanks for all the updated Sandy!