Kenwood DNX6140 is one their mid-level models that already went on sale on Amazon recently from $1050. DNX6140 comes built-in with Garmin navigation and Parrot Bluetooth interface so you won’t have to worry about an extra standalone GPS navigation system crowding your dashboard.
With DNX6140 Kenwood kept it simple with the hardware interface. In addition to the touchscreen you’ll find a knob for volume control, a mini A/V input for connecting another device, and three buttons for switching to navigation, toggling source, and accessing other functions. The optical drive which can handle audio CDs, DVDs, MP3, and WMA files is at the top end of the 2-DIN device.
DNX6140 has a 6.1″ screen, and it give you the ability to let you control external media sources such as iPods, and HD Radios.
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Clarion NX509 is a 2-DIN system with 7″ touch screen LCD monitor that has built-in navigation and supports media from CDs, DVDs, and USB sticks and can read MP3 and WMA formats.
There is a USB port in the back fro iPod Control in addition to being ready for XM Satellite Mini Tuner, and CeNET Sirius Satellite Radio. Additions such as the steering wheel remote, bluetooth connectivity interface are ready for an optional. Priced at M.S.R.P. $1199.99 but still no info when this device hit stores.
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Kenwood DNX9140 was a new addition to Kenwood’s In-Dash DVD Receiver series with built-in Garmin GPS navigation. In addition, the DNX9140 will have the ability to connect to an M/H digital television tuner when it becomes available from Kenwood in 2010.
Here are the DNX9140 features:
- 6.95″ WVGA touchscreen control screen
- Garmin navigation software
- voice recognition control for navigation and other connected sources
- built-in Bluetooth by Parrot
- true 5.1 surround-sound
- USB direct control for iPod A/V content
- optional MSN Direct Tuner for traffic, movies, gas prices, etc
Alpine has just launches their new in-dash unit that combines navigation, audio, and video called Alpine IVA-W203/P1. Requires a 2-DIN slot on your dash but offers so much space saving features that it may be worth the $1200 price tag.
Alpine IVA-W203/P1 is use a removable GPS navigation system called NVE-P1 so if you ever need it in another vehicle you’ll just have the option to do so. Other features include bluetooth pairing with your cell phone, real iPod support (requires an extra cable), satellite radio support, and also support for various multimedia files.
As far as the navigation system, the device offers preloaded NAVTEQ map data of the United States and Canada, including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, text-to-speech (TTS) technology, which announces actual street names in English, Spanish or French, all on a 6.5″ touch screen.
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BT-211N comes with maps of USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico, with over 12,000 POI’s. It even has text-to-speech feature. It will mute the radio when it is announcing directions. All audibles are from the gps navigation system output through the Hands-free speaker.
Cost at $900, you get a serious bluetooth device with OEM connection cable, iPod connection cable, mic, and mounting stuff. In addition of course you have the GPS navigation system which requires a separate module that can be installed anywhere in your vehicle. The nice thing about this is that it uses an external GPS antenna which can go on top of your vehicle for better signal reception. Please notes, no SD slot in the front.
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