Fitted in 2004 e class mercedes and works fine. Sound is much better than expected. Using with 80gb Ipod classic. Wasn't sure if it would work because that Ipod isn't on the compatibility list. Took the gamble as the price was so low. All the features work including volume and mono/stereo. Was delivered 2 days after ordering with other items on super saver delivery. Well done Amazon !!!
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Excellent bit of kit, simple to install and set up. From box to fully installed and working should take no more than five minutes.
Most of the negative reports on the "Highway" seem to be related to DAB coverage issues, which can't really be blamed on the "Highway". Unfortunately significant areas and some major roads in the UK still do not have DAB coverage at the time of writing. A useful website for "Highway" users giving coverage maps (although the map detail isn't too fantastic) is http://frequencyfinder.org.uk/digital.html (usual disclaimers). However read carefully the planned on-air dates for the multiplexes as some are not yet operational.
Now if you're a Techie and want to improve reception read on:
I'm not so worried about the looks as its (now) so cheap. My 8" DVD can't fit with the battery attached but that's not a problem. The car connected works well but the hole in the case doesn't line up with my DVD. The head-phone cables are a pain to get connected and the seat straps have a tendency to slip.
I *could* blame my DVD, my car etc BUT it's £7 and all the things I have found 'wrong' are cosmetic. It just means there are a few wires in the wrong place.
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I brought the 520 because of it's many features. Without a doubt it's a very good navigation system, unfortunately many of it's features proved to be of little use.
For a start the auto display dimming feature did not work properly. This was because the location of the sensor had been poorly designed. They should have mounted it on the rear of the unit so it was facing out towards the light, not on the front facing towards the dark interior of the car. The result being that it always thinks it's getting dark and the display will remain dim even in bright daylight.
The FM transmitter was something else I could not get to work. I don't know about other car radios but mine has auto tuning. You press a button and it searches till it ... Read More:
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This holder has worked fine for me. Start with a clean windscreen, moisten the cup a little, stick it on firmly, and it will stay on for ever. I've even used this holder stuck onto the speedometer of my motorbike (VFR800). The vibration and bumps are far greater than in a car, and it didn't budge.
The charger works well too, and so I'd certainly recommend this product.
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If you, like me, are cursed with absolutely no sense of direction or, worse still, the conviction that setting off 180 degrees to the destination simply feels right, then this is the tool for you. Stuck to your windscreen, and quickly removed to slip into its travelling case to avoid theft, it displays:
- the road ahead (green)
- approaching junctions (blue) with an arrow head when the you've reached the correct exit or turn-off
- total mileage remaining
- estimated time of arrival (and also current time)
- your speed and the speed you could/should be doing - your own speed is shown in red if you exceed the limit
- approaching speed cameras (with audio alert)
- other landmarks - railway lines, rivers, lakes, petrol ... Read More:
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The battery life is dreadful; the signal strength is at best poor and the design shocking.
Don't waste your money (like I did) going for the cheaper option. It's far more frugal to pay a little bit more and get one that cradles and charges your ipod while running the transmitter all from your cigarette lighter.
I ordered this as a replacement as our previous Toshiba model failed within the 12 month warranty. Being competively priced on Amazon, this Sony model is a wee beauty. Build quality is second to none as you would expect from Sony. The 5 hour battery fits neatly underneath the unit base [unlike other DVD players] and will keep our kids entertained on car or long haul flights. Picture quality is great in all directions, although the speakers are a bit weak on output. Overall, a great portable DVD player.
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This is a good quality product at a reasonable price. It fits the tomtom one xl perfectly in it's protected compartment. It also has another compartment with room for a charger etc.