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RNS510 questions
Oli:
Just a couple of questions on the RNS 510. (and I have been searching)
Due to the fact that I find the RCD300 poor in sound quality, and usage, and my Parrot MKI9200 is OK, but not outstanding. I am looking at upgrading to an RNS510, with bluetooth. I also had a quick look at one the other day and they look fantastic, and will not need the tomtom anymore.
1. Where is the best place to get one, I need it inoviced so I can put it through my business? And am I right in thinking from a shop around £5-600.
2. Can my iPhone plug straight in for my tunes, or is it very easy to upload them all to the hard drive?
3. What is the phonekit from fiscon like with this(I believe this is the cheaper option), I had it in my RS4 and it was great.
4. Where is the best place to mount the GPS receiver, and are there any problems picking up satellites?
5. What are the pro's and cons of the RNS510, and are there any other alternatives out there(I like the factory look)
Sorry for all the questions, but I like to get it right.
Many thanks
stealthwolf:
--- Quote from: Oli on November 14, 2009, 07:08:02 pm ---1. Where is the best place to get one, I need it inoviced so I can put it through my business? And am I right in thinking from a shop around £5-600.
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ebay is your best bet for £5-600. Otherwise from VW it's around £1500. Overseas from £700.
--- Quote from: Oli on November 14, 2009, 07:08:02 pm ---
2. Can my iPhone plug straight in for my tunes, or is it very easy to upload them all to the hard drive?
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HAven't tried an iphone but have used my ipod nano but it's not a brilliant method. You can save from CD or SD card onto hard drive but this takes a lot of time.
--- Quote from: Oli on November 14, 2009, 07:08:02 pm ---
3. What is the phonekit from fiscon like with this(I believe this is the cheaper option), I had it in my RS4 and it was great.
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The fiscon is supposed to be quite a popular choice but not used it personally.
--- Quote from: Oli on November 14, 2009, 07:08:02 pm ---
4. Where is the best place to mount the GPS receiver, and are there any problems picking up satellites?
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On the vent arm. I'll find a pic
--- Quote from: Oli on November 14, 2009, 07:08:02 pm ---
5. What are the pro's and cons of the RNS510, and are there any other alternatives out there(I like the factory look)
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Think someone's done a review on this. But here's a pro/con list against the tomtom that I did which should give an idea:
Things I like about the RNS510 over the Tomtom ONE:
* larger touch screen
* features like autozoom, split screen, etc
* matches the rest of the dash
* permanent fixture (so no worrying about thieves)
* plays mp3s, ipod and dvds
* no faffing around with windscreen mounts and chargers (tomtom had a crap battery life)
Things I dislike about it compared to the TomTom:
* touch screen not as sensitive
* limited customisability
* permanent fixture (so visible!)
* crap address entry, so not very accurate
* position means more time spent not looking at the road
from >here<
stealthwolf:
Okay here's someone else's pic. They placed it vertically whereas I placed mine on the vent arm (red outline).
flyboy1976:
hey oli dude how are you?
if you had an mfd2 you could do a straight swap,if you want to plug the iphone in you need the MDI kit from kufatec,i got mine off ebay.you can either go oem bluetooth like stevep on here or fiscon ,each have their own advantages but in different areas.
Alot of guys are using the so latest firmware but i would buy a version B RNS510 with the 1100 to start with.
Oli:
Thanks for the quick answers.
Slight mix up with the answer to question 5, I was after pro and cons of the unit, compred to other double din units out there :happy2:
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