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8" LCD GPS Deck

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#1 ·
Hey all,

I came across this while browsing and looks to be a nice fit! For those who don't like the double din look or a good option for those wanting to put in a stock RL Navi system into a non-navi RL without the hassles as i've read that it can be expensive and extensive.

The HU is an Alpine INE-Z928HD 8" and the chassis mounts and fits into a regular double din opening. I believe only the trim ring on the dash kit needs to be custom cut to fit. I wonder what other "cheaper" 8" gps decks are out there? similar to this as I think the Alpine is $$$$ and may be hard to get.



Wonder if this RL belongs to a member on here?
 
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#2 · (Edited)
For under $300 you can get a double din HU on ebay with DVD, GPS, Aux etc etc. I wonder how reliable they are? This is for a Honda.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HD-in-dash-...Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item2579101d84


Hardware:

• Screen: Hannstar digital touch screen
•Resolution: 800*480
•CPU Main Chip: MTK3360
• CPU Main Frequency: 800MHz
• RAM(Memory): DDR2 256M
•Flash: 128M
•Radio chip: SI4730
•Built-in Amplifier: ST(semiconductor)TDA7388
• DVD Bald: HOP-1200W(hitachi)
•GPS Port: COM2
•Baud Rate:9600
•GPS Language: support series languages(English default)

Basic Function:
•Adopt Window CE 6.0 operation system full touch screen
•GPS Navigation:Support series of GPS software
•DVD:Support screen menu
•AM/FM Radio:AM store 12 stations,FM store 18stations
•Blueooth:Support English/Chinese phone book,phone record and unit search phone's bluetooth equipment
•IPod:Support audio playing
•Media Player: Support media playing (video resolution up to 720P)
•One AV input and two AV output
•Parking rear view function
•Support TF card and USB2.0 port
• 4x50W Power
•Steering wheel control

Character Function:
•Support power off/on backing-up transfer,needn't wait whole system startup
•Support any button to startup
•Support 24-bit LCD screen
•Media Playing format,video resolution up to 720p
• DVD disc Video Format:MP4, AVI , MKV, DAT, MPG, MPEG, VOB.
•USB and SD video format:ASF, DAT, MKV, FLV, AVI, MP4, RM, RMVB, MPG, MOV, VOB.
•DVD Audio Format: WMA, MP3, OGG.
•USB and SD audio Format:WAV, MP3, OGG, APE, FLAC, RA.
•Disc Picture Format:JPEG
•USB and SD Picture format:JPEG, PNG, BMP.
•Characteristic UI interface,can drag common use function from desktop to function bar , function icon location can change freely
•Added particular calendar function
•Support automatic proofreading time GPS software
•Characteristic desktop setting


Hardware:

• Screen: Hannstar digital touch screen
•Resolution: 800*480
•CPU Main Chip: MTK3360
• CPU Main Frequency: 800MHz
• RAM(Memory): DDR2 256M
•Flash: 128M
•Radio chip: SI4730
•Built-in Amplifier: ST(semiconductor)TDA7388
• DVD Bald: HOP-1200W(hitachi)
•GPS Port: COM2
•Baud Rate:9600
•GPS Language: support series languages(English default)

Basic Function:
•Adopt Window CE 6.0 operation system full touch screen
•GPS Navigation:Support series of GPS software
•DVD:Support screen menu
•AM/FM Radio:AM store 12 stations,FM store 18stations
•Blueooth:Support English/Chinese phone book,phone record and unit search phone's bluetooth equipment
•IPod:Support audio playing
•Media Player: Support media playing (video resolution up to 720P)
•One AV input and two AV output
•Parking rear view function
•Support TF card and USB2.0 port
• 4x50W Power
•Steering wheel control

Character Function:
•Support power off/on backing-up transfer,needn't wait whole system startup
•Support any button to startup
•Support 24-bit LCD screen
•Media Playing format,video resolution up to 720p
• DVD disc Video Format:MP4, AVI , MKV, DAT, MPG, MPEG, VOB.
•USB and SD video format:ASF, DAT, MKV, FLV, AVI, MP4, RM, RMVB, MPG, MOV, VOB.
•DVD Audio Format: WMA, MP3, OGG.
•USB and SD audio Format:WAV, MP3, OGG, APE, FLAC, RA.
•Disc Picture Format:JPEG
•USB and SD Picture format:JPEG, PNG, BMP.
•Characteristic UI interface,can drag common use function from desktop to function bar , function icon location can change freely
•Added particular calendar function
•Support automatic proofreading time GPS software
•Characteristic desktop setting
 
#3 ·
For under $300 you can get a double din HU on ebay with DVD, GPS, Aux, Bluetooth and reverse camera. I wonder how reliable they are?

True but i think the double dins, with the 6.2-7" screens look kinda small in our dashes, almost out of place with too much space. There's so much room in our RL dashes (the stock decks are huge and wide). Wondering if they make 2.5 or 3 din decks?

There are a few of those cheap Windows Ce double din decks around here locally for around the same price but i haven't had a chance to drop in to play with any of them yet.
 
#4 ·
R-Tech
I have this alpine installed in my 08 RTL.
I found the unit online thru a sears 3rd party for 1199.00
Paid to much to have it installed, but it makes me happy every time
I drive. The install looks factory, my dash doesn't have the metallic trim, so it blends in a lot better.
I think the picture you posted is from sound fx out of Rhode Island.
As far as sound goes, I installed Hertz speakers in the doors along with the Hertz tweeters in the dash, infinity basslink stuffed under the rear seat. (Had one from my old ford) sounds great, I need to do the dynamat and I think that should keep me content till something newer comes along.
The HU has a lot going for it, I just wish the firmware updates would be a little easier.
Hope this helps.
I am glad I went this route!

Paul
 
#5 ·
Hey Orange,

Not bad a price, I would think the factory nav unit goes for more? Plus alot better functions on the Alpine :act024: I agree it looks great and fits the space well!

With the newer vehicles and larger screens these days (ex: 8"-8.4" in the dodges) I would think the aftermarket manufacturers will eventually increase their screen sizes aswell and in a few years the 8" double dins will be more common.

I couldn't find any other 8" double dins other than the alpine. Looks like its time for me to start saving...lolz
 
#6 ·
I have been thinking about getting this exact same unit. I saw it the other day when searching and comparing units at Crutchfield. I and other friends have owned other Alpine products (flip-out tvs, subs, amps, etc.) in other cars over the years and I feel that they make the best automotive audio products out there.
 
#8 ·
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