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Dual XDVD8183 DVD Receiver with 7-Inch Touch Screen LCD, Built-In Bluetooth, and iPod Control
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(3.5 out of 5)
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Good stuff
(4 out of 5) by Neo Kid on Apr 16, 2008Got this item last month and it rocks, can't beat value & reliability for price. I do have a few little gripes.
Good:
This is a decent head unit with very good interface, screen clarity and DVD playback. Sound quality was very good considering I have no amp and I liked that sound options could be configured. I read reviews on other sites before buying and as advertised most of the functions worked. I was able to play DVDs, MP3 CDs, and regular CDs. The bluetooth worked ok for audio transfer (with Nokia 6230 & Blackberry Pearl), and handsfree mic sounded ok on receiving end. I like the piano black with brushed chrome look and feel. I did not install the backup camera, and did not get the tv tuner unit in time for the install, but the aux-in port works fine.
Gripes:
I haven't gotten the ipod interface to work yet though - i currently have an Ipod nano (3rd gen). The Dual logo displays on the ipod, but the head unit keeps saying "connecting..." I think it may be a compatibility issue with the nano firmware version. Will check this out, but I can use the 3.5mm in jack as an alternative, and the nano does get charged using the ipod jack connection. I had to use a by-pass for the parkbrake - had a little trouble at first, but resolved this. Would have liked this unit to come with Divx and have more functionallity with the bluetooth - does not read call address book on blackberry pearl correctly. Tends to get warm quickly.
Overall:
This unit was professionally installed in a '04 "Corolla". Installation was quick and almost pain free (by-pass to parking brake took some time - I do not live in a state with video restrictions). I would recommend this unit to any one. Its a good sturdy unit with lots of features, and I could not find another unit at lower price vs reliability concerns.
Good:
This is a decent head unit with very good interface, screen clarity and DVD playback. Sound quality was very good considering I have no amp and I liked that sound options could be configured. I read reviews on other sites before buying and as advertised most of the functions worked. I was able to play DVDs, MP3 CDs, and regular CDs. The bluetooth worked ok for audio transfer (with Nokia 6230 & Blackberry Pearl), and handsfree mic sounded ok on receiving end. I like the piano black with brushed chrome look and feel. I did not install the backup camera, and did not get the tv tuner unit in time for the install, but the aux-in port works fine.
Gripes:
I haven't gotten the ipod interface to work yet though - i currently have an Ipod nano (3rd gen). The Dual logo displays on the ipod, but the head unit keeps saying "connecting..." I think it may be a compatibility issue with the nano firmware version. Will check this out, but I can use the 3.5mm in jack as an alternative, and the nano does get charged using the ipod jack connection. I had to use a by-pass for the parkbrake - had a little trouble at first, but resolved this. Would have liked this unit to come with Divx and have more functionallity with the bluetooth - does not read call address book on blackberry pearl correctly. Tends to get warm quickly.
Overall:
This unit was professionally installed in a '04 "Corolla". Installation was quick and almost pain free (by-pass to parking brake took some time - I do not live in a state with video restrictions). I would recommend this unit to any one. Its a good sturdy unit with lots of features, and I could not find another unit at lower price vs reliability concerns.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Installed yesterday.....!!
(5 out of 5) by D. REILLY on Dec 31, 2007We love this product. Outstanding. It was installed at Best Buy yesterday.....they did a great job and it works beautifully. We also like the blue tooth speakerphone/handsfree feature.
shipping and delivery went smoothly
shipping and delivery went smoothly
it gets stuck from time to time..!
(1 out of 5) by Julio C. Rodriguez Usedo on Jul 10, 2008well nice price,, but something wrong when i try to watch dvds it takes a long time to open,, sometimes it gets stuck half way.,.not worth it..sorry.,
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Muy Bueno
(4 out of 5) by Ivan Guerrero on Jul 6, 2009 (San José, Costa Rica)Es un aparato muy bueno, al principio tenía un poco de temor por que no conocía la marca pero después de instalarlo y probarlo puedo recomendarlo plenamente. Tengo dos semanas de tenerlo y aprovechando la gran cantidad opcionales que tiene le instale además uno parlantes MB Quart dos amplificadores uno para los parlante y otro para un subwoffer. El video es de muy buena calidad, el sonido excelente y el bluetooth genial se escucha perfectamente y el interlocutor te escucha muy bien también. Ahora estoy pensando incorporarle un sintonizador de televisión una camara trasera y un par de monitores para los recuesta cabezas. Precisamente en esto radica lo excepcional de este radio la gran cantidad de extras a las que uno puede tener acceso con un solo aparato y si a eso adicionamos el buen precio queda totalmente recomendado. Lo único en contra es la poca cantidad de cosas que puede hacer con el celular solo se puede contestar y llamar y remarcar las últimas tres llamadas, pero no permite traspasar la agenda telefónica al radio. Pero bueno talvez ya es pedir mucho. Excelente cómprelo sin miedo.