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Pioneer AVHX8550BT 7" Multimedia Player with Bluetooth $607.95 Delivered @ JB Hifi

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Pioneer AVHX8550BT 7" Multimedia Player with Bluetooth $607.95 Delivered @ JB Hifi
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AssistedSpy on 05/07/2014 - 18:16 jbhifi.com.au (1100 clicks)
Last edited 05/07/2014 - 18:28 by 1 other user

Overview

This master of sound and video will satisfy your car entertainment needs, including music, video, a 7-inch touch-screen, Dual Zone and 3 x RCA High-Volt pre-outs that let you connect a series of extra amps, speakers or subs.

AVH-X8550BT loves your Smartphone as much as you do, providing a level of connectivity, accessibility, and usability never experienced before in the car.

Equipped with our AppRadio Mode technology, the AVH-X8550BT lets you control apps stored on a Smartphone via the units 7inch touch-screen. We're talking about Google Maps, GPS Navigation, music, Internet radio, Youtube, photo's, calendar, plus more

Key Features

Maximum Power Output MOSFET 50W x 4

Tuner D4Q RDS FM/AM Tuner (24 Presets)

Plays
Your DVD collection
Your CD collection
Your iPod, iPhone, Android Smartphone

via CD, DVD, SD or USB:
MP3, WMA, AAC audio files
DivX, Xvid, MPEG-4 and JPEG
WMV (HD), H.264 (HD)

Screen Detachable 7 Inch anti-glare touchscreen, with Advanced Display Resolution

Installation Type 2-DIN integrated entertainment hub

Front Panel Motorised, fully detachable

Button Illumination 210k colour variations / RGB multi-colour customisation

DVD Region Code 4

Dual Zone (+) Dual zone enables your rear-seat passengers and you to enjoy different AV sources at the same time. For example, whilst you and the front passenger listen to the radio, the rear seat passengers can watch a DVD on optional screens

AppRadio Mode

Supported Apps Optional (cable required)

Multi-language Display (English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, traditional Chinese)

Remote Control

Automotive Car Audio Media Player Pioneer

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  • usman6062 on 05/07/2014 - 18:52
    +2

    Is it really a bargain?I mean what was the price earlier?

  • kronicmacstigator on 05/07/2014 - 19:44
    +3

    Can buy an Android or Windows in-car computer for that price!

  • PVA on 05/07/2014 - 21:49

    Bargain. I see that the rrp is around $1200. First google link I find with a price is over $1000 on eBay and $800 in the USA.

    • Logical on 06/07/2014 - 01:18
      -1

      Not a bargain. RRP is about 10 years old. Can buy a 7inch 2-Din Android player/ detachable face tablet, with DVD in head unit, GPS, etc for around $420 delivered.

      • systmworks on 06/07/2014 - 09:38
        +1

        The AVH-X8550 was first released in Feb 2013 - so less than 18 months ago.

        This is a very good price for this unit - especially for Australian stock/warranty and local pickup locations - which makes it a bargain for anyone looking for this unit - regardless if there are vastly different products available cheaper.

        Do you have a link to the ~$420 device?

        A few other Aus retailers who have this (generally plus shipping) indicates this is a bargain:

        $699 @ www.ryda.com.au
        $780 @ www.topaudio.com.au
        $899 @ www.frankiesautoelectrics.com.au
        $899 @ www.soundmaster.com.au

        I have the Pioneer AppRadio3 (which unfortunately was never released in Australia - I got mine from USA via eBay for around $500) but I would have JUMPED on this if it had been available at this price 6 months ago.

        The AppRadio features are great. Combine it with a Netgear PTV3000 for wireless streaming of video/audio to your head unit, with full touchscreen control of your phone from the head unit (eg you can have your phone in the glove box). Or use HDMI/MHL if you prefer wired.

        I use AppRadio Unchained which is an xda-dev mod of the official Pioneer app.

      • PVA on 06/07/2014 - 20:30

        The android based cheapies are horrible to use and have poor screens. Their software is just poor and not in the same league as brand names like pioneer, Sony , alpine etc.

  • tintsurfer on 05/07/2014 - 21:55

    Pioneer is closing down in Australia,so we should see some more bargains coming soon.

  • tyler.durden on 05/07/2014 - 22:17
    -6

    just get an ipad or ipad mini..

    more better apps, games, movies etc..

    And you mod it put in your dash, or take it out anytime..

    ==========
    Not really safe to be driving and watching movies anyways

  • ihavok on 06/07/2014 - 10:42

    On Pioneer's website - http://appradiomode.com/

    There seems to be mention of new functionality and GUI updates in 2014.

    Anyone know if this unit can be updated to use the new software/firmware?

    • systmworks on 06/07/2014 - 10:57

      There does not appear to be any recent firmware updates. One may be coming soon, or the new features may only be available on new model hardware..

  • quarrymaster on 06/07/2014 - 14:56

    I guess this model just missed out on being CarPlay compatible:
    http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/landing/products/carplay.html

    • systmworks on 06/07/2014 - 16:19

      By about a year… Apple first announced CarPlay around March this year, whereas this device was released early 2013.

      That said, this unit has Apple iPhone support for the usual (Phone calls, bluetooth streaming) plus Pandora app including displaying album art and thumbs up/down, plus full screen mirroring with touch control so any app on your phone can be displayed and controlled on the head unit. I had a sound activated Geiss graphic display going for a while. Can also use Torque can bluetooth your phone to your car engine diagnostic port under the dash.

      For ~$30 a little handbrake override relay can be used so more features are available all the time.

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