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rockhounds · 05-10-2010, 10:46 PM

Actually I've already had a chance to handle the Z110 in a 370z and I'm pretty sure that's the best way to go. About quality, I would say that Alpine W505 is awesome complying with all the technical requirements in regards to SQ. The screen is pretty clear, with an amazing resolution and takes less than 10 seconds to boot up completely. The main cons are:
1st) The navigation is not integrated so you need to get a P1 or the other module available and those nav modules have been reviewed as a crap device, taking too long to get a route, presenting wrong directions etc.
2nd) The iPod/iPhone integration for me is a must and it should work as fast as possible since I'm a heavy user on these Apple toys. The W505 takes too long to get a response from the Apple's and some bugs like scrolling down a list is also cumbersome. The price is fair but when you add the nav module it goes near the $900 (exactly what I paid for my Z110) so that was my second option.
The Kenwood 9960 is nice. Garmin built-in with a nice interface but takes some time (10-15 seconds) to boot up and for me this is an inconvenient since I don't drive long ways in a daily-basis needing something fast! The features are kinda complicated to figure out and to handle when driving, requiring some practice to get used to it. This unit is expensive and can get around $1,400.
Last and final option is the gorgeous Avic Z110BT. Voice command works pretty well, the desktop looks like Windows and is very customizable having the NAVTEQ already integrated and MSN ready with lots of POIs available, the SD Card option is another thing that I take in consideration (Alpine doesn't have it) and the bluetooth works as expected. The price is about $900 - $1,000 which is for me the best option in terms of cost/benefits.

I will upgrade my overall system to a JL Subwoofer 12W6V2 and a Focal 6.5" Polyglass 165 kit so it should be take a month to get ready powered by JL Audio 600HD 4-channel and 500/1v2. I'll post videos as soon as I finish it.

Thanks!

05-10-2010, 10:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
rockhounds Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Miami/FL Posts: 67 Drives: 2009 GT-R Rep Power: 15	Actually I've already had a chance to handle the Z110 in a 370z and I'm pretty sure that's the best way to go. About quality, I would say that Alpine W505 is awesome complying with all the technical requirements in regards to SQ. The screen is pretty clear, with an amazing resolution and takes less than 10 seconds to boot up completely. The main cons are: 1st) The navigation is not integrated so you need to get a P1 or the other module available and those nav modules have been reviewed as a crap device, taking too long to get a route, presenting wrong directions etc. 2nd) The iPod/iPhone integration for me is a must and it should work as fast as possible since I'm a heavy user on these Apple toys. The W505 takes too long to get a response from the Apple's and some bugs like scrolling down a list is also cumbersome. The price is fair but when you add the nav module it goes near the $900 (exactly what I paid for my Z110) so that was my second option. The Kenwood 9960 is nice. Garmin built-in with a nice interface but takes some time (10-15 seconds) to boot up and for me this is an inconvenient since I don't drive long ways in a daily-basis needing something fast! The features are kinda complicated to figure out and to handle when driving, requiring some practice to get used to it. This unit is expensive and can get around $1,400. Last and final option is the gorgeous Avic Z110BT. Voice command works pretty well, the desktop looks like Windows and is very customizable having the NAVTEQ already integrated and MSN ready with lots of POIs available, the SD Card option is another thing that I take in consideration (Alpine doesn't have it) and the bluetooth works as expected. The price is about $900 - $1,000 which is for me the best option in terms of cost/benefits. I will upgrade my overall system to a JL Subwoofer 12W6V2 and a Focal 6.5" Polyglass 165 kit so it should be take a month to get ready powered by JL Audio 600HD 4-channel and 500/1v2. I'll post videos as soon as I finish it. Thanks! __________________ “Three Rules of Work: Out of clutter find simplicity; From discord find harmony; In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” - Einstein