While the iPhone still dominates the consumer electronics landscape, several companies demonstrated the recognition of Android’s steadily growing marketshare. Android users can now do more than listen to Pandora wirelessly—they can thumbs-up it as well.
Alpine’s INE-Z928HD Multimedia System The largest audio-video-nav system from Alpine with its 8-inch screen features control of the Pandora app from an Android or Blackberry phone; Bluetooth with audio streaming. MSRP: $1,499.95
Kenwood’s DNX7190HD and 6190HD In-dash Navigation Systems Both of Kenwood’s newest head units (shipping in March) feature Android platform smartphone connectivity in addition to a host of top-notch functions: parrot Bluetooth, Garmin navigation and SYNC integration thanks to the new iDatalink Maestro from Automotive Data Solutions. MSRP: $1,500 and $1,150, respectively
Pioneer’s AppRadio 2
The second generation of the groundbreaking head unit gets a larger screen, another set of preamp outputs and a slew of other features, including compatibility with Android-equipped smartphones supporting MHL or HDMI connections. Available in April; MSRP: $499
Sony XAV-601BT/ XAV-701HD A/V Receivers Not only are these head units capable of controlling any
smartphone, they can also simply become your smartphone with their large touch screens and with Sony’s anticipated certification with MirrorLink technology (a standard developed by the Car Connectivity Consortium), which enables streaming content from smartphones—including iPhone and Android— to in-dash receivers. MSRP: $550/$700
Kenwood DNX7190HD Navigation Receiver Scosche cellCONTROL
A safe driving system for cell phone users. It blocks the use of texting, e-mailing and phone calling once a vehicle is in motion. Works with Android, Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Symbian phones. MSRP: $129.95
ViperSmartStart (VMS200) and ViperSmartStartGPS (VSM250)
Remote start lock/unlock and locate your vehicle on your Android handset. MSRP: $199; $299
Audiovox Android RSE (rear-seat entertainment system)
A custom Android-based headrest system for backseat passengers—it connects through Wi-Fi networks. MSRP to be announced; Available Q3
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Jensen has revamped its head unit line with a new user interface and 5 new models: 3 DDIN and 2 single DIN. Price points range from $249 for single and double DIN up to $549.
Tablet and head unit collide to give you Absolute Audio’s AVH-1100AN, a single-DIN model with a detachable tablet running Android 2.3. It should be available mid-February at a $289 MSRP.
Helping hand: Dual’s new XDMA6540 features a pull-out holder for your iPod and iPhone, in addition to built-in Bluetooth, RGB colors and compat- ibility with HD Radio and SiriusXM. It’s available now.
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