i have recently got a mk2 Octavia and im tempted by a sat nav headunit with phone function

im after something with Sat nav, radio, cd, phone and it would be nice to have dvd/tv.

I've seen this Kenwood replacement that looks amazing but there coming in at about 1k and its just a far too steep http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/DNX520VBT/

I've also seen these knock of versions that runs windows CE and I did have a read on one forum where they seemed pretty impressed I was wondering if anyone has any opinions or other possible alternatives as ive never really bought anything like this before, Similar to these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-DVD-GPS-SEAT-LEON-AlteaToledo-VW-SKODA-PASSAT-GOLF-/230549400425?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item35add0ab69

just wondering if anyone's got anything like this and what your opinions are

i have recently got a mk2 Octavia and im tempted by a sat nav headunit with phone function

im after something with Sat nav, radio, cd, phone and it would be nice to have dvd/tv.

I've seen this Kenwood replacement that looks amazing but there coming in at about 1k and its just a far too steep http://www.kenwood-electronics.co.uk/products/car/vw/DNX520VBT/

I've also seen these knock of versions that runs windows CE and I did have a read on one forum where they seemed pretty impressed I was wondering if anyone has any opinions or other possible alternatives as ive never really bought anything like this before, Similar to these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-DVD-GPS-SEAT-LEON-AlteaToledo-VW-SKODA-PASSAT-GOLF-/230549400425?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item35add0ab69

just wondering if anyone's got anything like this and what your opinions are

after doing much research and reading many forums and watching youtube clips, i have ordered this unit for mr vrs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250505663896&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

should be here next week, i will let you know how it is, once i have fitted it

Me thinking of buying this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Din-Car-DVD-GPS-Player-SKODA-OCTAVIA-II-III-FABIA-/250549627770?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item3a55ebeb7a,same like yours but without the digital TV as I've no use for it...Can you please send me the links you found on you tube ?.

Cheers .

after doing much research and reading many forums and watching youtube clips, i have ordered this unit for mr vrs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250505663896&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

should be here next week, i will let you know how it is, once i have fitted it

Kenwood is ok, you can also find Zenec one:

http://www.puresounds.co.uk/product/Zenec_Skoda_-_Zenec_ZE-NC2010_Double-Din_VW_%26_Seat_DVD_Monitor_%2B_skoda-ZE-NC2010

or from Macrom (test winner)

http://fasterthansound.eu/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1632&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2&vmcchk=1&Itemid=2

The one at £360 (Merseyside) has no mps with unit.

"Please note, we do not supply the GPS software. We will advise you where to obtain it from." I hope it will work, and what is the cost and what about map / unit software updates?

The one at £329 is UK STOCK NO TAX?? No need to pay GBP100.0 customs tax or VAT charge(???) something is fishy here... the rest sounds ok.

I wish to get them all tested by independend magazine...

Kenwood is ok, you can also find Zenec one:

http://www.puresounds.co.uk/product/Zenec_Skoda_-_Zenec_ZE-NC2010_Double-Din_VW_%26_Seat_DVD_Monitor_%2B_skoda-ZE-NC2010

or from Macrom (test winner)

http://fasterthansound.eu/index.php?page=shop.product_details&category_id=1&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1632&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2&vmcchk=1&Itemid=2

The one at £360 (Merseyside) has no mps with unit.

"Please note, we do not supply the GPS software. We will advise you where to obtain it from." I hope it will work, and what is the cost and what about map / unit software updates?

The one at £329 is UK STOCK NO TAX?? No need to pay GBP100.0 customs tax or VAT charge(???) something is fishy here... the rest sounds ok.

I wish to get them all tested by independend magazine...

There are members on this forum who have these units running the gps with no problems.

Also there is nothing 'fishy about the customs or vat charges'

He buys direct from the factory in china,

As you are buying direct from him, he has already paid the charges for you.

Me thinking of buying this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-Din-Car-DVD-GPS-Player-SKODA-OCTAVIA-II-III-FABIA-/250549627770?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_GPSSystems_GPSSystems&hash=item3a55ebeb7a,same like yours but without the digital TV as I've no use for it...Can you please send me the links you found on you tube ?.

Cheers .

this clip shows the ford unit, but it has the same functions as the unit with the tv, i think this unit is a better and more reliable than the one you are thinking of

this is another clip

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7604876/20180295

and have a read of these

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315570

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/158885-how-to-install-entertainmentnavigation-unit-in-fabia-ii/

hope this helps

Edited 2 December, 201015 yr by studmuffin

Why do you reckon it is more reliable ?.I do not need the TV,all I'm instersted in is the sat nav and DVD,I've also liked the fact that it works with the Maxidot .... My concern is if it works on my Octavia as it's got the Audience and sound system installed ....

this clip shows the ford unit, but it has the same functions as the unit with the tv, i think this unit is a better and more reliable than the one you are thinking of

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o_ti4Xj4HQtavia

this is another clip

http://video.yahoo.com/watch/7604876/20180295

and have a read of these

http://www.passatworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315570

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/158885-how-to-install-entertainmentnavigation-unit-in-fabia-ii/

hope this helps

here's a few links I posted in Ivans topic, i think there worth a bit of a read although i've not had much chance to have an in-depth look yet

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74855&page=270 - This is the WD6050

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100995&highlight=gold+unit&page=92 - This one is the AS-7608

Really it would be good to know the difference between the two, including what they can and cant do and what the problems with them may be.

Edited 3 December, 201015 yr by froger27

studmuffin, have you had your unit delivered/fitted yet

also does anyone know who on here has one of these units fitted?

studmuffin, have you had your unit delivered/fitted yet

also does anyone know who on here has one of these units fitted?

no still waiting, it must be caught up in xmas post !

have a read of this

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/158885-how-to-install-entertainmentnavigation-unit-in-fabia-ii/

it tells you all you need to know about the timelesslong 7501 unit

studmuffin, have you had your unit delivered/fitted yet

also does anyone know who on here has one of these units fitted?

just had the 7501 delivered this morning, hopefully installing to-morrow morning, will let you know what i think of it, when its all up and running

just had the 7501 delivered this morning, hopefully installing to-morrow morning, will let you know what i think of it, when its all up and running

How did the install go? did you take any pics?

How did the install go? did you take any pics?

Install was pretty easy really, will take some pics. nice unit, but there a couple if things i am unsure about....

Any update on this install ??

As im looking to do an identical upgrade..

Thanks

Any update on this install ??

As im looking to do an identical upgrade..

Thanks

yeah, it's been in my vrs 4 weeks now, install took about 30 mins, no problems, everything is plug and play

what gps software did you use

what gps software did you use

That is the million dollar question....

Was supplied with tom tom and igo8, both out of date....about 5 years......

I normally use tom tom, but the navigator maps and time to get a decent signal are shocking. i think igo 8 is better than tom tom, and if i can get some up to date maps {with 7 digit postcode search} and the speed cameras, it will be perfect, because i think it has better graphics, better menus and usability, than tom tom.

I have read good reviews on sygic, but i could not get it to work with my unit, for some reason ???

I am going to trawl the internet for the latest igo, as i think its far superior to tom tom.