I was wondering...should i go for a true in-dash touchscreen (one that takes up the whole radio spot) or should i spring for a flipout screen? security is of the essence to me, because i live in the DFW area, where crime rate is as high as a hippy at a jimmy hendrix concert. which would be the best option, and is there any advantages/disadvantages to each one?

thanks in advance

 

I just put the DNX-7100 in my truck. I love it. And my opinion on fold out screens is that the more moving parts, the more parts that are likely to fail.

 

true that. i have a panasonic 8100 and i leave the tilt out at the second setting. over time, the head unit has become really shaky and loose at one end, so thats why i was thinking of upgrading to a screen, plus being able to watch a movie on a long trip with passengers.

does your DNX-7100 have built in navigation? and i forgot who its made by...

 

yes, it's Kenwood. Built in Nav, doesn't require DVD either. Search on here or go to crutchfield for specs. I got mine off ebay for about $700.

 

i just ordered the pioneer avic d3 today with bluetooth. $756.55 to my door. getting from sonicelectronix.com

 

i have the Jensen vm9512 with bluetooth, nav, satellite, aux ports, the works. Ill snap some pics in a few minutes. I would reccommend flip up, mainly because it looks like a regular radio when closed. (more or less)


shiny in dash touchscreen = motive to break in.

The less they see the better. Good thing is the radio has a password on it you personally set, no matter how many times you reset the radio, password sticks. $800 - $1000 bucks worth of a brick for the sorry SOB who steals it.


I love it. Works amazingly, call features are great in it too. Bluetooth is built in, nothing to buy.

 

Honestly it's personal preference. At a glance the double din touch screens look stock whereas single din radios clearly look aftermarket. That said, if someone is going to break into your truck I believe both would equally motivate them to do so.

I installed the Avic-D3 but there are a lot of fine options out there. I'm still anxious for someone to try out the new Kenwood 5120, which is a replica of the D3 but with a matte finish.

Good luck whichever way you go..

 

thanks for the input guys. i plan on getting one this summer with job $$, and also an alarm system from clifford to help protect all the electronic investments in my truck.

 

I just put a Pioneer Avic Z1 in the dash and I'm amazed with it. I got mine on e-bay for $751 shipped. The install was extremely easy (I've never installed a HU before) and it works like a charm.

 

you got that thing for a steal. your gonna love that thing the nav is awesome and so many options!

 

Pioneer d3 or Z2 is where its at. Love there products. I have the d3 and love it. Price is reall god one them. I picked mine up about 6 months ago for $700 and I have recently seen where you can no get them for $589......By far best graphics and user opertion IMO....I did alot of homework on all units before goin pioneer and couldnt be more pleased!

 

Go check out my gallery... See if you like the way my Z2 looked in the Heritage body.

 

yea i do. thats almost exactly what i want to do, but im not sure how safe it will be sitting there out in the open. i do have dark window tint though, so at night it would be pretty hard to see it. how much did that pioneer run you? and where would i be able to find it at??

 

The Z2 can be found on eBay refurbed for as low as under $900. New it will cost you probably at least $1500 from a reputable authorized dealer. Crutchfield had it for $2199 last I checked but it was a package including several other goodies..

 

I get things very cheap... Because I am an installer. I think i got mine for abt 1200ish.. But I also had a Alpine W200 in there. But that Z2 was the best spent 1200 EVER!

I had 15% and I live in NEW ORLEANS... Never even had a worry. I also made it hard as a MF to get out if you didnt know how it went in...