Aftermarket RNS510 / MFD3, your thoughts?

[devilt]

I want to buy a Sat nav for my Golf and have been looking on ebay as well as other places.

I found this on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-MK5-MFD3-RNS510-Full-Bluetooth-kit-FITTED-4_W0QQitemZ110439146869

and

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GPS-NAVIGATION-RNS510-MFD3-DVB-T-EUROPE-MAP-DEMO_W0QQitemZ300384878012

This is an aftermarket/copy unit (I think) which seems to have alot more specs:

# 16:9 6.5 inch original Panasonic TFT LCD with touchscreen
# Built-in Bluetooth for hand free(Incoming phone number dispaly function & Call out directly by touch screen)
# Built-in MIC on front panel / Optional external Mic
# SD card slot, support 16GB, 4GB, 8GB SD Cards; USB port
# Compatible with mp4/mp3/DVD/VCD/CD/CD-R/Divx/CD-Rw etc
# Original VW CD Changer (CDC) control
# Excellent mechanical anti-vibration and electronic shock protection.
# Uniquely designed circuitry including standby function to increase battery durability
# Adjustable parameters can be memorized automatically, and resume back to the default value.
# 3D interface make opreation to easy
# 1 x Reverse camera input (no audio)
# 1 x AUX input with audio for PlayStation and etc
# 2 sets RCA outputs
# 1 x Subwoofer output
# 2 x Video outputs
# Built-in 50 watts x 4 CH amplifier
# Automatic interface for reversing Camera
# RDS receiver function
# 30 preset radio stations
# Dualzone function(Listen Radio/CD while watching GPS image)
# Multi-function OSD menu
# Red light available on the button of the panel
# Buid in GPS navigation system with maps
# Original Canbus system(double circle) for full steering wheel control
# Build-in DVB-T for digital television system with antenna
# Multi-function IR remote control
# Ipod (most) / Iphone (except 3G) support
# OS: WinCE net 5.0
# Input voltage: 12V
# Support Manuscript input GPS module SiRF Star III
# Processor: SAMSUNG High performance processor S3C2440A-40, Max.main frequency 400MHZ

Has anyone had any experience with these units? The first link offers 12 months warranty. Both units have built in bluetooth and more which the standard units don't and have to be bought as extra options.

[DanoGTI]

BIG difference is that a real RNS has a hard-drive to store everything on.

I looked at these (as well as the RNS), and am still going for a 3rd party device (Pioneer).

ETTO, I suppose. Depends what you want from the device.

Either way, it CAN'T sound as sh1te as the RCD300  so you're on a winner at that price.

Dan

[devilt]

Ah, I didn't spot it missing the 30gb HDD. 

Which Pioneer system are you going for?

[DanoGTI]

The only thing that floats my boat is the F900bt, or the 4100DVD (no satnav)

Both are good machines (now  ) - Vers 3 firmware has transformed the F900.

Of course, the Kenwood and Alpine stuff is good, just not my cup of tea. Always liked the Pioneer stuff. All IMHO 


Bear in mind that with the RNS copy, you could always stick on a USB HD....

Dan

[devilt]

Bear in mind that with the RNS copy, you could always stick on a USB HD....

Dan

I was actually thinking of that as an option, but to get a unit at a decent price I would have to buy from someone in Honk Kong, still works out at least £350. Probs not worth the hassle, may aswell just go with a genuine one for £500.

Do you know the main differences for version B and C and firmware's 1100 and 2600 for the RNS510?

[DanoGTI]

Sorry mate, can't help as I don't know that much about the RNS versions (once I'd decided that I was going aftermarket, I stopped any further investigation)

Have you signed up for www.mk5golfgti.co.uk ?
If not, sign up (put me as the referrer ), and look in the satnav section........ LOADS of great info.....

Dan