otto navi?
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From my understanding this not a tablet But an actual double din radio with Android running off of its hardrdrive...
I posted this in another mustang forum but it seems there is more activity here
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...g-11-13-a.html
I posted this in another mustang forum but it seems there is more activity here
http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...g-11-13-a.html
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they say its plug and play and everything.... so i guess i'd go back to my original plan of a metra or scosche kit (which i cant find anywhere) and appradio 2 with ARliberator (full android control) OR a jailbroken iphone with Appradio extensions...
but this otto navi system looks so freakin sweet! - the company that sells them is based out of California, but I'm surprised that no one has these or has posted about these since the 2010-13 mustang has been out.
but this otto navi system looks so freakin sweet! - the company that sells them is based out of California, but I'm surprised that no one has these or has posted about these since the 2010-13 mustang has been out.
Here is the same radio on Amazon
![Amazon.com: Ford Mustang 10-13 OEM Relacement Android Multimedia Navigation Dvd Cd GPS Radio Car 2010-2013 [Navi-Empire]: Car Electronics](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif){kind=icon}
It goes for about $750 + 30 shipping. I called them and their website offers free shipping so i guess save $30?
They also sell the metra dash kit by itself...
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Well I bought one. will ship either tonight or Friday...they are on back-order, so someone is buying them. For the android system, all Radio's that use Android are on that software. Why ? Because its the one that was basically perfected, and runs the most trouble free.
Now like any android OS you can always update it, but most Radios will use that system because it is the most stable. Remember this is not a phone, its a Radio with a procc and memory. I will give it a whirl simply because of the OEM look, and the fact you can use google live maps.
Also you can use standard maps on a SD card via download. Most radios you have to buy the maps separately when they expire, so thats a plus. Also the unit has a WI-Fi built in, so hotspots or WI-FI from the phone is available as well. Did a little research and they have been doing OEM radio in a lot of vehicles since 92. Been doing Nav the last 5 years.
If nothing else I will say at least this company has come with a OEM NAV style system WITH a 8 inch screen. Alpine while very nice, is VERY costly and the only real place you can buy it is at crutchfield, just so you get half off the Schorche/Perfect fit Unit.
Guess I'll see what happens and post up once its done.
Now like any android OS you can always update it, but most Radios will use that system because it is the most stable. Remember this is not a phone, its a Radio with a procc and memory. I will give it a whirl simply because of the OEM look, and the fact you can use google live maps.
Also you can use standard maps on a SD card via download. Most radios you have to buy the maps separately when they expire, so thats a plus. Also the unit has a WI-Fi built in, so hotspots or WI-FI from the phone is available as well. Did a little research and they have been doing OEM radio in a lot of vehicles since 92. Been doing Nav the last 5 years.
If nothing else I will say at least this company has come with a OEM NAV style system WITH a 8 inch screen. Alpine while very nice, is VERY costly and the only real place you can buy it is at crutchfield, just so you get half off the Schorche/Perfect fit Unit.
Guess I'll see what happens and post up once its done.
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@Ninjak - Thanks for letting us know, please keep us updated.
@mymustangrunfaster - you work for ottonavi? Your posts in my opinion comes off to me as someone promoting their product. Which is fine by me... I am just curious.
@mymustangrunfaster - you work for ottonavi? Your posts in my opinion comes off to me as someone promoting their product. Which is fine by me... I am just curious.
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Would be nice if they had a modern OS. Substantial difference between 2.2 and 2.3 Froyo and Gingerbread vs the modern 4.2.2 JellyBean. Not to mention the hardware itself is archaic. Old single core processors with WVGA displays do not make my panties drop in the least either.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
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Would be nice if they had a modern OS. Substantial difference between 2.2 and 2.3 Froyo and Gingerbread vs the modern 4.2.2 JellyBean. Not to mention the hardware itself is archaic. Old single core processors with WVGA displays do not make my panties drop in the least either.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
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Would be nice if they had a modern OS. Substantial difference between 2.2 and 2.3 Froyo and Gingerbread vs the modern 4.2.2 JellyBean. Not to mention the hardware itself is archaic. Old single core processors with WVGA displays do not make my panties drop in the least either.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
Froyo and Gingerbread are far from perfected. They kinda suck. Stare at them the wrong way and the kernel crashes.
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Cheap hardware costs given what's in them and the cheap hardware is compatible. Also seeing that they have a GUI overlay, and specifics to their build is easier to compile 2.3 fork for something that was probably developed on 2.1
4.0+ is a while new ball of wax. There would actually be developmental overhead
4.0+ is a while new ball of wax. There would actually be developmental overhead
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Well, doing some research, it seems ALL of the major brands are using Ginger 2.3....Being a Android dev myself, 2.3 is one of the builds of Android that can be morphed into almost anything. Also there is so much support, apps, kits out there for it, it is actually the most stable of OS's for Android.
Understand that the newer OS's use significantly better hardware. This system is basically a S2 in a radio. 1ghz processor, 512 of DDR2. Its not a bad platform spec wise, and in truth, do a root, and use a good stable 4.0 OS and it would work. Remember this IS NOT a tablet, its a hybrid that has tablet abilities. The system will have to basically switch back n fourth from tablet to radio functions. Also remember the older systems that did this were using a version of Windows CE with a Android simed shell.
OttoNavi has been around the block a few times, and though their return policies suck, I have mix reviews on support. The newer OEM nav systems they offer seem to be doing well, they have also received good responses at trade shows. The Mustang solution is fairly new so yes I took the plunge.....It will be here on Monday, so I guess I will see if its money well spent, or did I goof....but in the end, the build looks solid, the components come from solid manufacture's, so its about putting it together.
As I said earlier, its a android OS in the end, so it can be manipulated if you have the know-how. The fact that a aftermarket vendor has finally released a solution that does not put your radio in front of the shifter was enough to get my foot in the door. Also its not like Metra or Schorche are offering solutions head and tails above anything else. The Metra 1st kit has buttons that feel like its from a fisher price kit, the Schorche solution has had issues with software......both solutions, to no fault of their own, still puts the radio in a position I would not like it to be in. The Alpine solution while great cost a arm and a leg.....
So here we are. As I said, I will write up a full review...Good or Bad or Other...I am hoping it will fit the bill. Well if not, others who have look to a solution will know. I mean in the end, someone always need to be first...if not we would never get anywhere.
Understand that the newer OS's use significantly better hardware. This system is basically a S2 in a radio. 1ghz processor, 512 of DDR2. Its not a bad platform spec wise, and in truth, do a root, and use a good stable 4.0 OS and it would work. Remember this IS NOT a tablet, its a hybrid that has tablet abilities. The system will have to basically switch back n fourth from tablet to radio functions. Also remember the older systems that did this were using a version of Windows CE with a Android simed shell.
OttoNavi has been around the block a few times, and though their return policies suck, I have mix reviews on support. The newer OEM nav systems they offer seem to be doing well, they have also received good responses at trade shows. The Mustang solution is fairly new so yes I took the plunge.....It will be here on Monday, so I guess I will see if its money well spent, or did I goof....but in the end, the build looks solid, the components come from solid manufacture's, so its about putting it together.
As I said earlier, its a android OS in the end, so it can be manipulated if you have the know-how. The fact that a aftermarket vendor has finally released a solution that does not put your radio in front of the shifter was enough to get my foot in the door. Also its not like Metra or Schorche are offering solutions head and tails above anything else. The Metra 1st kit has buttons that feel like its from a fisher price kit, the Schorche solution has had issues with software......both solutions, to no fault of their own, still puts the radio in a position I would not like it to be in. The Alpine solution while great cost a arm and a leg.....
So here we are. As I said, I will write up a full review...Good or Bad or Other...I am hoping it will fit the bill. Well if not, others who have look to a solution will know. I mean in the end, someone always need to be first...if not we would never get anywhere.
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Well, doing some research, it seems ALL of the major brands are using Ginger 2.3....Being a Android dev myself, 2.3 is one of the builds of Android that can be morphed into almost anything. Also there is so much support, apps, kits out there for it, it is actually the most stable of OS's for Android.
Understand that the newer OS's use significantly better hardware. This system is basically a S2 in a radio. 1ghz processor, 512 of DDR2. Its not a bad platform spec wise, and in truth, do a root, and use a good stable 4.0 OS and it would work. Remember this IS NOT a tablet, its a hybrid that has tablet abilities. The system will have to basically switch back n fourth from tablet to radio functions. Also remember the older systems that did this were using a version of Windows CE with a Android simed shell.
OttoNavi has been around the block a few times, and though their return policies suck, I have mix reviews on support. The newer OEM nav systems they offer seem to be doing well, they have also received good responses at trade shows. The Mustang solution is fairly new so yes I took the plunge.....It will be here on Monday, so I guess I will see if its money well spent, or did I goof....but in the end, the build looks solid, the components come from solid manufacture's, so its about putting it together.
As I said earlier, its a android OS in the end, so it can be manipulated if you have the know-how. The fact that a aftermarket vendor has finally released a solution that does not put your radio in front of the shifter was enough to get my foot in the door. Also its not like Metra or Schorche are offering solutions head and tails above anything else. The Metra 1st kit has buttons that feel like its from a fisher price kit, the Schorche solution has had issues with software......both solutions, to no fault of their own, still puts the radio in a position I would not like it to be in. The Alpine solution while great cost a arm and a leg.....
So here we are. As I said, I will write up a full review...Good or Bad or Other...I am hoping it will fit the bill. Well if not, others who have look to a solution will know. I mean in the end, someone always need to be first...if not we would never get anywhere.
Understand that the newer OS's use significantly better hardware. This system is basically a S2 in a radio. 1ghz processor, 512 of DDR2. Its not a bad platform spec wise, and in truth, do a root, and use a good stable 4.0 OS and it would work. Remember this IS NOT a tablet, its a hybrid that has tablet abilities. The system will have to basically switch back n fourth from tablet to radio functions. Also remember the older systems that did this were using a version of Windows CE with a Android simed shell.
OttoNavi has been around the block a few times, and though their return policies suck, I have mix reviews on support. The newer OEM nav systems they offer seem to be doing well, they have also received good responses at trade shows. The Mustang solution is fairly new so yes I took the plunge.....It will be here on Monday, so I guess I will see if its money well spent, or did I goof....but in the end, the build looks solid, the components come from solid manufacture's, so its about putting it together.
As I said earlier, its a android OS in the end, so it can be manipulated if you have the know-how. The fact that a aftermarket vendor has finally released a solution that does not put your radio in front of the shifter was enough to get my foot in the door. Also its not like Metra or Schorche are offering solutions head and tails above anything else. The Metra 1st kit has buttons that feel like its from a fisher price kit, the Schorche solution has had issues with software......both solutions, to no fault of their own, still puts the radio in a position I would not like it to be in. The Alpine solution while great cost a arm and a leg.....
So here we are. As I said, I will write up a full review...Good or Bad or Other...I am hoping it will fit the bill. Well if not, others who have look to a solution will know. I mean in the end, someone always need to be first...if not we would never get anywhere.
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Ninjak, I think I'm more anxious to see the results than you are. Every time I get an email about a new comment on the thread I get excited, then upon checking the thread, immediately disappointed that there's no new updates... hahaha.
Anyway, I was doing more research and came across this.
I have the shaker 1000 in my car. This won't work for me??
Anyway, I was doing more research and came across this.
I have the shaker 1000 in my car. This won't work for me??
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Pretty much it will not work with the NAv unit radios. This was design to work with the basic unit, or the Shaker 500 unit. Trust me I already asked. The premium they are talking about are for people who have the Factory bose system, or JBL, ect. They need special adapters.
Now you can use aftermarket amps and what not, so your good there. This system basically mimics a Nav OEM setup without you having it. Thus the reason you do not see dual climate controls. You only get that when you order the electronics/Nav package, not the Shaker package, so there it is.
I been digging in some other forums, and it seems some other people who have bought this version of the radio (OS wise) are pretty happy with it. Like I said, I'll find out on Monday....
Edit: I just saw the bottom of your post. The Shaker 1000 brings the rear subs correct ? I would guess it would work fine as it has RCA's for Sub out.
Now you can use aftermarket amps and what not, so your good there. This system basically mimics a Nav OEM setup without you having it. Thus the reason you do not see dual climate controls. You only get that when you order the electronics/Nav package, not the Shaker package, so there it is.
I been digging in some other forums, and it seems some other people who have bought this version of the radio (OS wise) are pretty happy with it. Like I said, I'll find out on Monday....
Edit: I just saw the bottom of your post. The Shaker 1000 brings the rear subs correct ? I would guess it would work fine as it has RCA's for Sub out.
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