Suprash Posted November 27, 2006 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Now this aint really my bag, but a bloke in work is buying of these for his sister for Xmas. Now he has a flash Kenwood one in his car that cost him over £700. What I cant figure out why and after asking him and him not really giving me anything conclusive, why would someone buy a branded name one over one of these. And how do peeps rate this unit, is it a bargain, or do I really know sod all about this sort of stuff and should let an expert choose........ All comments greatly appreciated..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220054079056&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSEE_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=220053430772&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=UpSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSoarer2.5TT Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 It's no different to Supermarket Jeans and Designer Jeans. They look the same. The designer gear will last longer. But for the price you can get 3 pairs of Supermarket Jeans. So it's down to you. Do you buy a the Named brand knowing it will last the course but be out of date in 12 months time. Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Buy the un-named brand knowing that you've saved a fortune and come next year when it breaks you can throw it away and buy the latest model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Looks like an interesting unit however I would be concerned about the poor resolution (Resolution: 1440*234 pixels) Not sure what the picture quality is like of the screen, the processing power of the unit / video... the clarify of the audio DVD, CD, MP3 & Radio. Guess since the guy is based in london, i will drop him a line and link up to see whether he can give me a demo. The TV receiver - I wonder whether that's digital.... Wonder what Sat-Nav system one could link up to this and how (being touchscreen that could be interesting) Reverse camera sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 China made using cheap components and poor quality control. You get what you pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDO Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I bought a cheap one.. it broke.. Got it replaced.. it broke Changed it for another cheap brand.. It broke.. Got my money back, payed more and got a pioneer.. its top quality... As people say.. get what you pay for.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 On the other hand I have one from blacksilvertech of ebay good quality and no problems with it. Radio fitter told me it is Alpine but an earlier model with branding removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Radio fitter told me it is Alpine but an earlier model with branding removed. Not true, they are knock offs of the Alpine, but no where near the same quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Same user interface as I had on my cheap ebay double din, believe me it sucks big time Not user friendly at all and the screen quality was pretty naff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvershark44 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Your best bet for a cheapo unit is the new ripspeed series. Yeah i know its ripspeed, but aside from that its a good looking unit with dvd cd etc, motorised screen etc. You can pick one of these off ebay for like £250. Which isnt bad, not new though as new they are about £400 in halfrauds. But ive heard they are coming down in price soon. They do a touch screen one too. There is the odd kenwood unit on ebay now for like £400-500, which may be worth a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I've got a unit being delivered to me from ebay, not the same model or seller as this one but I'll let you know whether it's any good or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 28, 2006 Author Share Posted November 28, 2006 Ok, ditch this then, what about double-din versions, anything good about...... I found this..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-5-IN-DASH-2-DIN-TOUCH-SCREEN-CAR-DVD-PLAYER-TV-FM_W0QQitemZ110057250571QQihZ001QQcategoryZ67772QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Ok, ditch this then, what about double-din versions, anything good about...... I found this..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/6-5-IN-DASH-2-DIN-TOUCH-SCREEN-CAR-DVD-PLAYER-TV-FM_W0QQitemZ110057250571QQihZ001QQcategoryZ67772QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This thread was about a double din Caska DVD player. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=44317&highlight=caska All these cheap car audio products are made in China (see comments on my earlier post). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 This thread was about a double din Caska DVD player. http://mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=44317&highlight=caska All these cheap car audio products are made in China (see comments on my earlier post). Linky says no mate........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Linky says no mate........ Works for me, try this [thread=44317]THIS LINK[/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suprash Posted November 29, 2006 Author Share Posted November 29, 2006 Works for me, try this [thread=44317]THIS LINK[/thread] EDIT: Ignore me, Im being a twat again, you link was for the comments not the product itself..........but wise words have been taking on board..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Fitted mine from eBay last night and seems I may have gotten lucky (hope these aren't final last words!!) The unit seems built very well, does not feel cheap at all - very heavy and looks very pleasing to the eye with the brushed Gunmetal front to it and all buttons have blue backlight. Looks as good as a pioneer or alpine on the outside. Installation easy enough if you have some electrical knowledge and unit has sooo many inputs and ouptputs - like the way it has separate remote outputs for subwoofer amplifiers and electric aerials. (i.e when you turn the unit on it turns your amps on but only extends your aerial if you are using the radio! clever) Using the unit: Push the source button as any other Headunit and unit springs to life very quickly. Push the open button and screen slides out smoothley and quietly. The screen quality is suprisingly good for a unit of this price - contrast is great and colours natural (all adjustable too), resolution looks almost indistinguishable from my PC monitor. Next is the interface. The interface is quite intuitive. If you touch the bottom or top of the screen, the display will tilt further in that direction. The left and right side of the screen adjust volume and touching the corner will bring up the touchscreen menu. Button lighting illuminates only when needed so glare doesn't get in the way of the screen. When closed the outside screen shows the current track, time etc and allows you to use all basic controls and adjust bass, fader and source etc, but fast forwarding is only accessible via touchscreen which can be a pain. Now the best bit - the unit will play just about EVERYTHING from ANYTHING! lol It plays DVDs, CDs, MP3s, DIVX, XVID, VCD, JPG, MPG, VOB... list goes on. It will read these files from DVD (any format bar DVD-RAM) CD and it also has a USB port on the back which interfaces with both my USB stick and my USB hard drive!! 160GB of music and video on the move! Put in a DVD with the complete Bottom serires In DVD quality DivX and played the lot. Verdict: If you want the absolute best I'd still say you get what you pay for - this will not beat an equivalent Alpine or Pioneer system obviously but for £300 its a bargain. Even so, the range of formats this device reads from and the range of codecs it supports such as both DivX and Xvid, MP3's at all bitrates puts it ahead of those brands anyway. Bored at work By The Way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 You got a link mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Sorry mate, missed this reply somehow. Here's the seller! http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A-R-Trading_Car-Screens-DVD-Players_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ3QQftidZ2QQtZkm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I love his advertising; http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/7-Touch-Screen-In-Dash-DVD-VCD-TV-MP3-Divx-Radio-USB_W0QQitemZ170054008217QQihZ007QQcategoryZ32826QQcmdZViewItem Starts out costing you over £2000 from a retail store and but the end of the auction it's over £2500 I'm sure the people that write the scripts for QVC wrote that blokes advert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzC Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Sorry mate, missed this reply somehow. Here's the seller! http://stores.ebay.co.uk/A-R-Trading_Car-Screens-DVD-Players_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ3QQftidZ2QQtZkm Thanks. You recommend the product then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leelbuk Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 I do yes, it exceeded my requirements/expectations nicely and wasn't a cheap piece of rubbish. I would suggest a demo of it before you bought it though, I have no idea if it would meet your expectations. In the end the decision is yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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