Pioneer developing iPhone-like multitouch head-unit

CBRich · 05-04-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jikhead

If we're comparing media players, then yes, you are probably right. If we are comparing smartphone operating systems, then Android is still ahead and my stats are correct.

But why would an audio company just base it on smartphone O/S numbers? The bottom line is there are more devices with iPod connectors floating around than all the other devices.

HKYStormFront · 05-04-2011, 08:33 AM

weird... i was reading somewhere not long ago that most of the headunits just over the horizon were actually running versions of android based software, no iOS...

Footloose301 · 05-21-2011, 02:48 AM

I think a larger 7" display would look better than 6.1" in there. Too much dead space on the sides. Being able to access some of the extra features are nice though. It's like having a carputer in the Z. Being able to send an email or surf a site might be nice. However, trying to actually send an email and typing on an onscreen keyboard, right if front of our 6spd manual might make it more difficult.

theDreamer · 05-25-2011, 09:27 PM

Price is expected to be around 500.

Pioneer AppRadio hands-on -- Engadget

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Our big gripe here -- and it is a big one -- is that AppRadio is short on apps. There are currently only four apps running on the system: Rdio, Pandora, INRIX, and MotionX-GPS Drive. The first two, are, as you might already know, music apps, and the last two are a GPS and traffic app, respectively. All of these applications have been designed specifically to meet Pioneer's standards, with a focus on safety. When it comes to Pandora, that means you won't be able to set up any new stations while driving and, similarly, search functions have been disabled on both Rdio and Pandora.

JB-370z · 05-26-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Price is expected to be around 500.

Pioneer AppRadio hands-on -- Engadget

You beat me to it Dreamer. Are you going to put your old pioneer in the s14 and get this mean machine? Wait........ What s14

Footloose301 · 05-27-2011, 08:26 AM

After watching the video I will now pass on this. I'd rather get the 4300DVD. My brother has the 4200DVD in his car and it works flawlessly. iPhone controls are just as easy, it has a larger screen, more features, and actually has the ability to play CD and DVD. The AppRadio doesn't have much going for it yet.

JB-370z · 05-27-2011, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

After watching the video I will now pass on this. I'd rather get the 4300DVD. My brother has the 4200DVD in his car and it works flawlessly. iPhone controls are just as easy, it has a larger screen, more features, and actually has the ability to play CD and DVD. The AppRadio doesn't have much going for it yet.

CBRich · 05-29-2011, 10:07 AM

I agree with some of the others. After watching the video, no thanks.

bigaudiofanat · 05-29-2011, 02:41 PM

I will also pass or not recomend this to my customers. Just do not see this being big or being big yet. I would still go with a normal head unit like the kenwoods or alpines.

Wicked CAS · 06-02-2011, 11:14 AM

This will catch on as the price gets lower.
Kenwood and other companies are looking into it.

Until they come up with a way so you no longer need to use the phone to access let's say GPS commands, I don't see it being so popular.

Once Apple allows the ability to control apps in the phone via Pioneer screen I see this being very usefull.

Otherwise you can do the same thing with motionX GPS and more with an I-phone 4 and a KENWOOD DDX418 or 318... at a much chaper price and you have DVD playback.

Carbon_z · 06-07-2011, 02:09 AM

but you can text and drive with this thing.... oh wait the law lol nevermind.

NOW if this thing ends up scrolling through music and videos like the iphone does, I WILL BUY IT FOR SURE... but needs some tlc first

theDreamer · 06-23-2011, 09:56 AM

Pioneer's AppRadio delivers iPhone integration, automotive and audio bliss for $400 -- Engadget

Another small update to this unit. Pricing is set for $400 MSRP. AppRadio now has access to your iPhone's contacts, calendar, videos, and photos as well. Still not really worth it, but might soon if they get better app integration.

Footloose301 · 06-23-2011, 10:16 AM

A single 2v Pre out. What a joke.

theDreamer · 06-23-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Footloose301

A single 2v Pre out. What a joke.

I think this unit is more pointed towards your typical Apple product owner, who does not have the tech knowledge and just wants it because it is 'cool' or hip. Pioneer could easily make this a contender, use the iPhone as part of the load for processing things and making the head unit faster and integrate more audio features, but doubt that will happen.

js1 · 06-23-2011, 10:58 AM

Will this fit in the cubbyhole hole? It says you can also use the iPod 4g with this. What I want to know is if you use the navigation on the iPod don't you need a wifi signal to make it work?

05-04-2011, 08:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
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Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	I think a larger 7" display would look better than 6.1" in there. Too much dead space on the sides. Being able to access some of the extra features are nice though. It's like having a carputer in the Z. Being able to send an email or surf a site might be nice. However, trying to actually send an email and typing on an onscreen keyboard, right if front of our 6spd manual might make it more difficult. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

05-27-2011, 08:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	After watching the video I will now pass on this. I'd rather get the 4300DVD. My brother has the 4200DVD in his car and it works flawlessly. iPhone controls are just as easy, it has a larger screen, more features, and actually has the ability to play CD and DVD. The AppRadio doesn't have much going for it yet. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

05-29-2011, 02:41 PM	#24 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I will also pass or not recomend this to my customers. Just do not see this being big or being big yet. I would still go with a normal head unit like the kenwoods or alpines. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

06-02-2011, 11:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
Wicked CAS The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kingston, NH. Posts: 469 Drives: 98 Supra 1036 RWHP Rep Power: 15	This will catch on as the price gets lower. Kenwood and other companies are looking into it. Until they come up with a way so you no longer need to use the phone to access let's say GPS commands, I don't see it being so popular. Once Apple allows the ability to control apps in the phone via Pioneer screen I see this being very usefull. Otherwise you can do the same thing with motionX GPS and more with an I-phone 4 and a KENWOOD DDX418 or 318... at a much chaper price and you have DVD playback. __________________ www.wickedcas.com Call: 603-642-4222 E-mail: Wickedcas@aol.com *DIRECT AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR:* AUDISON, HERTZ, JL AUDIO, JL AUDIO MARINE, KENWOOD EXCELON, COMPUSTAR, DIAMOND AUDIO, CACHE, ARC AUDIO, K40, PASSPORT ESCORT. Last edited by Wicked CAS; 06-03-2011 at 09:35 AM.

05-29-2011, 10:07 AM	#23 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 544	I agree with some of the others. After watching the video, no thanks.

06-07-2011, 02:09 AM	#26 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	but you can text and drive with this thing.... oh wait the law lol nevermind. NOW if this thing ends up scrolling through music and videos like the iphone does, I WILL BUY IT FOR SURE... but needs some tlc first __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

06-23-2011, 09:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Pioneer's AppRadio delivers iPhone integration, automotive and audio bliss for $400 -- Engadget Another small update to this unit. Pricing is set for $400 MSRP. AppRadio now has access to your iPhone's contacts, calendar, videos, and photos as well. Still not really worth it, but might soon if they get better app integration. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-23-2011, 10:16 AM	#28 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	A single 2v Pre out. What a joke. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

06-23-2011, 10:58 AM	#30 (permalink)
js1 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 794 Drives: 2009 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Will this fit in the cubbyhole hole? It says you can also use the iPod 4g with this. What I want to know is if you use the navigation on the iPod don't you need a wifi signal to make it work?

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