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I installed the AV9000 in my Passat a few months ago.
The user interface is cumbersome, but for the $750 it is well worth it.
Bluetooth is hopeless with some phones, but better with others. The biggest issue is the mic is on the wrong side for right-hand drive vehicles. If your phone is an OK brand/model, and bluetooth usage is light, you'll survive.
GPS - I got Route 66 and TomTom. TomTom is great. Some new units are also shipping with iGO.
DVD - Playback great, just need to earth the unit so it works whilst driving (for the kids).
Reverse camera - flicks in automatically when in reverse. Wife still managed to 'rub' her friends car the other day.
Google Maps - I use this on my 'Blackberry Bold 9000' in my work car. I have a car kit that mounts the phone left of the steering wheel, and it finds the satellites with ease.
The user interface is cumbersome, but for the $750 it is well worth it.
Bluetooth is hopeless with some phones, but better with others. The biggest issue is the mic is on the wrong side for right-hand drive vehicles. If your phone is an OK brand/model, and bluetooth usage is light, you'll survive.
GPS - I got Route 66 and TomTom. TomTom is great. Some new units are also shipping with iGO.
DVD - Playback great, just need to earth the unit so it works whilst driving (for the kids).
Reverse camera - flicks in automatically when in reverse. Wife still managed to 'rub' her friends car the other day.
Google Maps - I use this on my 'Blackberry Bold 9000' in my work car. I have a car kit that mounts the phone left of the steering wheel, and it finds the satellites with ease.
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