Porsche classic releases new classic car radio w/nav
#16
Burning Brakes
Hi All,
I have one of the original units which I don't believe were available in the U.S. but I can confirm the sound quality is great and as good as you're ever going to need in a high performance sports car.
I may be wrong but never really saw the need for paying for a top-end sound system where there's lots of background noise from an engine, fan, tyres, exhaust etc. But, I don't mind paying for something which will do everything well....and it does.
I'm also pleased to see they have addressed the problems of the piddly little control buttons. I notice that the advert shows an iPod/Phone connector but I've always found the bluetooth option on mine to be more than adequate for playing music and phone connectivity.
My only other reservation is that the screen is not very big and and in a RHD car quite difficult to see during daylight (reflections), althought this should be much better for a LHD car. The verbal sat-nav instructions however are brilliant and on-point.
Cheers,
Paul
I have one of the original units which I don't believe were available in the U.S. but I can confirm the sound quality is great and as good as you're ever going to need in a high performance sports car.
I may be wrong but never really saw the need for paying for a top-end sound system where there's lots of background noise from an engine, fan, tyres, exhaust etc. But, I don't mind paying for something which will do everything well....and it does.
I'm also pleased to see they have addressed the problems of the piddly little control buttons. I notice that the advert shows an iPod/Phone connector but I've always found the bluetooth option on mine to be more than adequate for playing music and phone connectivity.
My only other reservation is that the screen is not very big and and in a RHD car quite difficult to see during daylight (reflections), althought this should be much better for a LHD car. The verbal sat-nav instructions however are brilliant and on-point.
Cheers,
Paul
I've seen those Chronos before, where did you get that?
RB
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Hey Paul,
I've seen those Chronos before, where did you get that?
RB
I've seen those Chronos before, where did you get that?
RB
Here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heuer-Dash...item3aa36659c2
Cheers,
Paul
#19
Three Wheelin'
I'm not so sure about this one. It doesn't appear to have any better sound shaping than the CDR-220, which is just treble/bass. The screen size and placement can't be great for navigation. The only thing that is really going for it is bluetooth, but that's an easy add-on to a stock radio. Luckily, it's at least absurdly expensive.
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What a bloody stupid, over priced, ugly piece of crap. Seriously - why would you bother? I am sure all owners of 964's also own a smartphone which has all these capabilities any how. Just sayin'....
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What a bloody stupid, over priced, ugly piece of crap. Seriously - why would you bother? I am sure all owners of 964's also own a smartphone which has all these capabilities any how. Just sayin'...
WTF - Answers on a postcard please
#22
Love this new version. But with sooo many other products that will undoubtably have better software, features and cheaper from giants like TomTom & Garmin etc I'm not buying. Especially considering it doesn't even feature digital radio... I'd expect it at that price to be 'future' proof.
It's definitely form over function. Although I'm very happy to see Porsche even producing this kind of 'niche' product. 2nd gen now, so there's clearly a market...
It's definitely form over function. Although I'm very happy to see Porsche even producing this kind of 'niche' product. 2nd gen now, so there's clearly a market...
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The nav screen is so small that who will be able to see it while driving?
I agree with the others who say a 911 is too noisy for a large investment in a stereo. The only time I listen to my CDR-220 is with the engine off.
I agree with the others who say a 911 is too noisy for a large investment in a stereo. The only time I listen to my CDR-220 is with the engine off.
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Hi All,
I have one of the original units which I don't believe were available in the U.S. but I can confirm the sound quality is great and as good as you're ever going to need in a high performance sports
I may be wrong but never really saw the need for paying for a top-end sound system where there's lots of background noise from an engine, fan, tyres, exhaust etc. But, I don't mind paying for something which will do everything well....and it does.
I'm also pleased to see they have addressed the problems of the piddly little control buttons. I notice that the advert shows an iPod/Phone connector but I've always found the bluetooth option on mine to be more than adequate for playing music and phone connectivity.
My only other reservation is that the screen is not very big and and in a RHD car quite difficult to see during daylight (reflections), althought this should be much better for a LHD car. The verbal sat-nav instructions however are brilliant and on-point.
Cheers,
Paul
I have one of the original units which I don't believe were available in the U.S. but I can confirm the sound quality is great and as good as you're ever going to need in a high performance sports
I may be wrong but never really saw the need for paying for a top-end sound system where there's lots of background noise from an engine, fan, tyres, exhaust etc. But, I don't mind paying for something which will do everything well....and it does.
I'm also pleased to see they have addressed the problems of the piddly little control buttons. I notice that the advert shows an iPod/Phone connector but I've always found the bluetooth option on mine to be more than adequate for playing music and phone connectivity.
My only other reservation is that the screen is not very big and and in a RHD car quite difficult to see during daylight (reflections), althought this should be much better for a LHD car. The verbal sat-nav instructions however are brilliant and on-point.
Cheers,
Paul
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If you go to "info" while playing a music source such as iPod, it shows album cover art.