Now more people have started to buy separate multimedia systems for their cars. Often this is due to the fact that the state-of-the-art installations are inferior to modern developments. It is obvious, cars are produced less than electronics.
CD and FM players have given way to full-fledged systems similar to tablets.
Let’s start with the plus of the substitution:
Application access
If you want to have your car ready for listening to music from the app, using the GPS and not using the small screen of your phone and watching movies and videos in favorite streaming services, buying a new headphone on the European system or Android is the perfect option.
Quality sound and user-friendly interface — the main features of such installations.
Advantages
The built-in type differs from the already existing one in the following aspects:
— Ability to connect more than two devices via Bluetooth and make calls through connected devices;
— radio operating in European FM/ AM;
— connection of the cameras of the parking station of the car itself and multi-steering;
— the possibility of using all functions simultaneously: in parallel can play radio and navigation or, for example, watching a movie can be on one screen with a map;
— GA can support international Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems;
— «Multimedia mixers» can be adjusted to the system settings, color, volume and brightness of the image can be adjusted. You can bring your favorite apps to the main screen.
This is only part of the advantages of built-in PG, their functionality is really similar to a tablet.
Parameters and price
If the standard (especially older) headsets have a screen size of 6-7 inches, the tablet version can be as follows: 8 — 10.
Of course, another plus is the Touch panel.
No buttons are required in such POs, all actions are performed with a simple finger-click.
The prices for such systems are quite acceptable, they can range from 7 thousand rubles ($72.9) for slightly simplified systems on Android, to 40 thousand ($416.3) for the most modern technologies.
If you want to buy an average price option that will support modern systems — it will cost you 20 thousand ($208.1).
The most famous systems can be highlighted: Pioneer and Teyes, Alpina and Honda, INCAR.
Behind this screen is always set «nest». Carefully consider the parameters that will fit for the car.
Disadvantages
The shortcomings of modern models are not so many. Hence the demand for new multimedia systems.
The following may be noted:
— Some models have only one USB connector, and there may also be no AUX inputs;
— For connection to the multirail you may need additional adapters if you want to connect an external GA to your steering wheel buttons;
— The adapter may also be needed for connection to cameras, GU of new type support video systems on average from 10-12V;
— The price of different models of different brands varies according to the amount of RAM and type of matrix, processor power.
Sum up
As we see the pros are less than the cons. Modern technologies in the field of development of the head devices fast-forward. It is worth to look at the different models and understand what characteristics fit in your car’s interior.
We wish you a good sound and pictures, see you!