Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
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I'm thinking of getting one for the astra seeing as I han't touched my crimpus money yet and it's burning a hole in my pocket 
Looked on ebay and I want to avoid the shitty "Hong kong specials" where they're like a £100 and last a week 
what do you guys have and what would you recomend?
I want one that's Ipod ready and has atleast one pre-out for my sounds. also, a cool looking graphical interface would be nice because some look ab it cheap and they are "big" brands.
pics of what you have would be cool too 
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Huwsi]
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mark_gsi
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Registered: 1st Nov 03
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ive got a kenwood one, its quite old now, but still looks goot and is very colourfull full touch screen dvd tv cd etc.
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Adge
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Registered: 28th Aug 04
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I got a Pyle One! heard gd and bad about them, but mine has been perfect!
even Plays knock off nigels Specails!
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flybikeslee
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Registered: 2nd Jan 07
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ive got the jvc avx33, cheap for what they are now! bluetooth etc, if its primarily a dvd one you want, are you really gonna use it? ive used it a handful of times tbh.
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JonnyJ
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I have a Pioneer X1. Was fun but i dont really use it much anymore, kinda a gimmick thing really, dont think id have a screen again.
Watching Family Guy while driving is hazardous for your health
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DAZ1985
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I've got an Alpine one, never missed a beat good quality too
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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I've got this:
Only had it in my car a couple of months but it's the nuts, got TV too.
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Huwsi
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The reason for me wanting a DVD player more than anything is that I want to take my sound system to another level and add a couple of sceens in the back possibly along with one up front. I know I would need av outputs for that
I have considered the alpine one you have Graham but they're like £800 new in some places 
seen one on ebay for £350- is it worth a pop?
EDIT;
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130279686292&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Huwsi]
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Graham88
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Go on www.talkaudio.co.uk, I got mine for £300, proper bargain
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oceansoul
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have ya considered an in car PC maybe perhaps? touch screen up front, will play DVD MP3's ect. Add sat nav, OBD2, internet :/
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Graham88
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Just realised what you said in the eBay link, I'd definetly recommend it!
Mine came with all the stuff to have Freeview, but you can buy that seperately, it's a decent bit of kit that's for sure.
I haven't even found half the customisable options, I should sit down with the manual really.
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Huwsi
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Cheers Graham
I did consider a PC but I thought for a descent looking job and chopping up the dash for a double DIN sized screen would be a pain in the arse
mind you, didn't madmike stick a desktop and PS2 in his car?
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Huwsi]
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Graham88
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Pc is far far more effort, I looked into it for mine, do just aswell with a DVD headunit.
You can also get iPod control, where you can control the iPod from the screen, I haven't got round to getting the attachment for that yet.
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
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I'm looking into the same thing myself.
I was originally keen on this Kenwood
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/kenwood-kvt522dvd-p-6485.html
But think i've decided on this Pioneer now
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/pioneer-avhp5000dvd-p-6556.html
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Huwsi
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I like the Pioneer one but it's slightly out of my budget. well......untill my student loan comes through anyway 
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Terry12
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Registered: 24th Sep 07
Location: Manchester
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Kenwood one looks good for the money. Only thing outting me off is the lack of face removal.
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ShEp
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Registered: 9th Aug 05
Location: Dingwall, Highland
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I have a top end clarion item
Very good quality, and TV is brilliant 
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Huwsi
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Registered: 27th Apr 07
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is it Digital TV you have or does the analogue signal still work?
[Edited on 15-01-2009 by Huwsi]
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