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Old 09-06-18, 05:01 PM
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Default Best Tesla style Nav Unit

I'm in the market for a Tesla style nav unit. I've found these 2 units. Wondering which one is a better unit.
Pheonix Auto Unit
Aliexpress Unit
I have seen the pheonix auto unit reviewed here, and know about the issues i.e. no backup camera support (without the mod) and the HI LO a/c issue.
The aliexpress unit seems newer, and is running android 6.0.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
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I am ordering this new version which is more OEM Style look.
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I like the one with the ***** a little better.
Only if they made one with a brown bezel to match the cashmere interior. I'd be all over it.
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That is what's holding me off for now. I have the cashmere interior but in this screenshot, the color doesn't look bad at all. I was looking at the newer unit since the screen is about an inch larger.
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i like that one because it has instant AC controls...but i would to no how you adjust the volume
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I placed an order on this style today. Should be here in a month. Paid $550. Down from $674 that they were asking.
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Originally Posted by MX73
I placed an order on this style today. Should be here in a month. Paid $550. Down from $674 that they were asking.
Which one? How did you get the discounted price?
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Originally Posted by tghw
Which one? How did you get the discounted price?
2x32. No *****. There is a 2x64 but I'm going to stream a lot instead of storing locally. I found an ebay seller and submitted a few offers. Paid via paypal so I can always file a claim if I don't get it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-8-Touch-Car-GPS-Navigation-Radio-For-Lexus-GS-GS300-GS350-GS400-GS430-GS460/122916923007?hash=item1c9e6b667f:g:zecAAOSwM85bh5La

There was a site on aliexpress that shows a vendor selling it for $479 for a 2x32. I tried to get it that low but I'm pretty sure I would have to pay some insane amount for shipping.

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Originally Posted by MX73
2x32. No *****. There is a 2x64 but I'm going to stream a lot instead of storing locally. I found an ebay seller and submitted a few offers. Paid via paypal so I can always file a claim if I don't get it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/11-8-Touch-...cAAOSwM85bh5La

There was a site on aliexpress that shows a vendor selling it for $479 for a 2x32. I tried to get it that low but I'm pretty sure I would have to pay some insane amount for shipping.
Thanks for the details.
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Originally Posted by Gs46046


I am ordering this new version which is more OEM Style look.
This model seems larger than the other 10 inch Tesla style versions. It’s dimensions says 11.8 inches

EDIT: upon closer inspection it appears this model is shipped from China. I wonder how good/bad the customer support would be?

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Originally Posted by Propulsion


I like this model a lot! Any links to the seller?

EDIT: upon closer inspection it appears this model is in Chinese or Japanese.
You can change the language on the unit. There is a video somewhere on Youtube explaining how to
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Pretty easy to change the language. If you have an android device, it pretty much the same structure.

There is a demo of this actual unit, https://cloud.video.taobao.com/play/...0237708707.mp4. Not too sure if this link will work. It's been hit or miss. I was able to watch it this morning and I'm able to download the demo. Not sure how to upload on here.

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It this a plug and play install? if not, on a scale of 1-10 how difficult is the install?
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I don't have the unit yet. Maybe someone else from the other thread can chime in.
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