What do you guys think about this Android HU?

[mr_robot]

Here's another one, with some physical buttons looking more OEM:

Look what I found on AliExpress
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bHVUdAJQ

But it's for e46, wondering if it fits our dash?!


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[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

Video is up. I have to say... I'm pretty excited about this one. It's got really good response and the screen is gorgeous. I know it doesn't look good in this video as I shot it quick and dirty on my cell phone... but it is SHARP. I don't know how this happened but it is not supposed to come with the extension harness but they sent it to me anyway. No complaints here.

Bench test video.

Looks great!

The extra screen real estate should be nice and 4GB RAM will run very nicely and retain snappy performance among even the most RAM hoggy apps.

Mike

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by mr_robot

But it's for e46, wondering if it fits our dash?!

They do not interchange.

Besides, that's another quad core. Stay away.

[Overboost]

Well, this Avin Avant-3 satisfies my OCD for looking as close to OEM as any android system can and has some decent specs I think. They claim it will work with DSP and non Nav so maybe an option for me moving forward. And of course they are back-ordered... I'll see if I can speak with someone and verify the DSP compatibility.

https://avinusa.com/avant-3-for-bmw-...n-system.html/

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Well, this Avin Avant-3 satisfies my OCD for looking as close to OEM as any android system can and has some decent specs I think.

Keep in mind Avin is a closed system. The earlier version would not allow installation of other apps. If you look closely, you'll see that the latest version comes with the IBus USB interface included.

You may get the function, but I am leery of these systems that wrap everything up nice and neat for the user. This generally means that they want to keep you as a revenue stream tied to their system, updates, and upgrades. I don't have experience with these, but I wouldn't buy one based simply on my impression of their efforts to insulate their users from the possibilities of their system. It smells like Apple's 'eco system' to me. Anyone's practical use with the hardware is welcome to chime in but it's a word of caution for me until I hear they open it up.

[mr_robot]

Avin3 does look very oem, especially as it doesn’t have the dvd slot all the other units have. But after you add all the options (iBUS required for DSP $89) plus the 6m cable also required it gets pretty expensive. Some are just an empty slot. Don’t understand why they put it, it’s an obsolete media.


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[X5only]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Well, this Avin Avant-3 satisfies my OCD for looking as close to OEM as any android system can and has some decent specs I think. They claim it will work with DSP and non Nav so maybe an option for me moving forward. And of course they are back-ordered... I'll see if I can speak with someone and verify the DSP compatibility.

https://avinusa.com/avant-3-for-bmw-...n-system.html/

Man, that thing looks very nice and it's an android system. I have the dynavin N6 and I'm tired of it. I've been trying to get rid of it for cheapo but haven't gotten offers yet. It works with my DSP but it's completely closed

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Keep in mind Avin is a closed system. The earlier version would not allow installation of other apps. If you look closely, you'll see that the latest version comes with the IBus USB interface included.

You may get the function, but I am leery of these systems that wrap everything up nice and neat for the user. This generally means that they want to keep you as a revenue stream tied to their system, updates, and upgrades. I don't have experience with these, but I wouldn't buy one based simply on my impression of their efforts to insulate their users from the possibilities of their system. It smells like Apple's 'eco system' to me. Anyone's practical use with the hardware is welcome to chime in but it's a word of caution for me until I hear they open it up.

I just spent a half hour talking to the rep, they are based in Riverside, CA. I asked about the IBus interface and he said it is rolf resler, thay have been working with him for years.

I also asked about the closed system and he said it was a rumor spread that is completely untrue. I could add any app like your home security app you have on yours (I really like that)

Plus the new shipment is coming with 4GB RAM instead of the initial release of 2GB RAM

Android 6.0 Marshmallow (64bit)
Octa-Core CPU
4GB RAM (DDR3)
32GB Internal Storage
1 second boot time (from standby)

It is a little expensive but my OCD always ends up costing me money.

[PropellerHead]

Originally Posted by Overboost

It is a little expensive but my OCD always ends up costing me money.

Dewd. Those specs and that promise direct from them? I'd do it on the quick.

And then?

Well THEN I would make this GINORMOUS thread here about the *install* and the way the thing WORKS and like, how fast it is....

Oh! And with VIDEO! Oh yeah. I would be on the YouTube with my new sh!t. And posting here. Like A LOT.

I mean. You know. Jest my thinkin is all.

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by PropellerHead

Dewd. Those specs and that promise direct from them? I'd do it on the quick.

And then?

Well THEN I would make this GINORMOUS thread here about the *install* and the way the thing WORKS and like, how fast it is....

Oh! And with VIDEO! Oh yeah. I would be on the YouTube with my new sh!t. And posting here. Like A LOT.

I mean. You know. Jest my thinkin is all.

Yeah, I pulled the trigger. He told me the last shipment sold out before they got it and expected the same interest and perhaps more with the 4GB RAM upgrade and it does make sense. Either way I ordered the base system with IBus interface with DSP license, brackets and offline maps. (Wifey would never be able to figure out how to hot spot from her phone)

Anyway, $750 less in the BMW maintenance account...