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As above, on my recent work travels (and in this regard I am lucky in what I do, as I get to see this stuff in development) I was given some gumf about something new on the horizon for the MK5 Astra, CorsaD, Vectra C, Antara and the Zafira B, which might interest some of you looking for that OEM fit/look and functionality when it comes to replacing your radio in the car. Now bear in mind that not one but two companies collared me to ask what I thought/show me hwat our little chat had resulted in, and I must admit I was a bit chuffed with what I saw!
I have had a play with the one below(pre-prod model and not actually as you see in the promo shot) and it is actually quite impressive in that it has full steering wheel control functionality built in as well as full display Functionality and really is a plug and play solution. Company that is making it is called ACR- Zenec and will be distrubuted by Connects2 in the UK. The VW version has just been released in the UK.
Now specs well, off the top of my head, NAVI (on SD card. It is true 3d for certain cities in some areas i.e. London and you can put POI's like speed cameras), Bluetooth, DVD (unfortunately it switches off in motion (This cannot be disabled)), RDS radio, 4x50W, full usb and IPOD control and DVB-T functionality and is touch screen with dual zone.
When is it due well not exactly sure as yet but should be in the next 6 months. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take a picture of the actual model and was only allowed to take of the promo pic as the model was not exactly complete.
So here it is.....
If you want more info type in ZE-NC2000 in google, and read up on the VW model to see what it will offer and for a few more pics of the NAvi etc
Now then below is the second companies product (the company shall remain nameless for now). This I have not seen a working model but they have promised to get me a sample ASAP when it is ready. Again like the above similar in spec but in this case you can have Picture in motion and you can have one or two additional things and something I am over the moon to hear, as they actually listened to my feedback and what would be a good function. So what is it..... Well simple for all you people crying out where is my oil pressure, engine temp, general Car data well how about the ability to integrated a OBDII interface (supplied parts will be available to purchase) and the Tyre pressure monitoring system (aftermarket TPMS). Pretty neat I think and taking Aftermarket integration to the next level.
So there pictures which admittedly are similar to the above albiet slightly different....
Will both come to the UK, well the first one yes as they have a distrubuter here, the second well maybe and something I am looking in to.
Enjoy
I have had a play with the one below(pre-prod model and not actually as you see in the promo shot) and it is actually quite impressive in that it has full steering wheel control functionality built in as well as full display Functionality and really is a plug and play solution. Company that is making it is called ACR- Zenec and will be distrubuted by Connects2 in the UK. The VW version has just been released in the UK.
Now specs well, off the top of my head, NAVI (on SD card. It is true 3d for certain cities in some areas i.e. London and you can put POI's like speed cameras), Bluetooth, DVD (unfortunately it switches off in motion (This cannot be disabled)), RDS radio, 4x50W, full usb and IPOD control and DVB-T functionality and is touch screen with dual zone.
When is it due well not exactly sure as yet but should be in the next 6 months. Unfortunately I was not allowed to take a picture of the actual model and was only allowed to take of the promo pic as the model was not exactly complete.
So here it is.....
If you want more info type in ZE-NC2000 in google, and read up on the VW model to see what it will offer and for a few more pics of the NAvi etc
Now then below is the second companies product (the company shall remain nameless for now). This I have not seen a working model but they have promised to get me a sample ASAP when it is ready. Again like the above similar in spec but in this case you can have Picture in motion and you can have one or two additional things and something I am over the moon to hear, as they actually listened to my feedback and what would be a good function. So what is it..... Well simple for all you people crying out where is my oil pressure, engine temp, general Car data well how about the ability to integrated a OBDII interface (supplied parts will be available to purchase) and the Tyre pressure monitoring system (aftermarket TPMS). Pretty neat I think and taking Aftermarket integration to the next level.
So there pictures which admittedly are similar to the above albiet slightly different....
Will both come to the UK, well the first one yes as they have a distrubuter here, the second well maybe and something I am looking in to.
Enjoy
Edition #105
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