Newest Head Unit with TMC and RDS in testing in UK

Radioguy · 3rd February 2011, 02:08

For those of you that have ordered and those that are thinking about ordering , we have the test unit installed at Tony Fry in Greenhithe and Tony says it seems to have better radio reception. We have decided to move it to Rotherham to another customer for further testing. ripwinder will be receiving it shortly. If Tony sees this thread , I will ask him to comment on his findings. But it looks encouraging, Everything else also seems to be as was, EXCELLENT !
Then we will release to production and get everyones orders shipped !

Cheers

Sean

tony_fry · 3rd February 2011, 06:10

Yes, I have had the "tester" unit running for a couple of days now, and it does seem to have improved on the radio recipton.

I am going to send it on today for further testing by another member to see if he gets any improvment with the signal.

wesleyw · 3rd February 2011, 14:07

What would you say is a good ETA on orders being shipped as I'm in the market for a new head unit at the moment?

Wes

tony_fry · 3rd February 2011, 14:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesleyw

What would you say is a good ETA on orders being shipped as I'm in the market for a new head unit at the moment?

Wes

Hi Wes, I am sure Sean will be able to give you a full answer, but I know he is out of the office for a few hours today.

Depending on which unit you require I.E RDS/TMC or just RDS (Sean is selling some 2nd hand units right now) the delivery will be appox 2-3 weeks as the Chinese are on there "New Years" holiday until the 10th Of Feb.

wesleyw · 3rd February 2011, 15:07

If they are as good as you say it'll be worth the wait (I've only got the original Radio Cassette unit at the moment

) Can it use Garmin maps as well as TomTom?

Wes

tony_fry · 3rd February 2011, 15:12

Hi Wes

I know TomTom will not run on the TMC unit which run's on WinCe 6 (cutdown version of Windows), so no to TomTom, I will have to do a few checks on Garmin, to see if it will work, but they do not use the TMC so it pointless getting the TMC unit you will fing IGO8 Or Primo, runs fine on Seans D.D unit, I would holy recommend this software, and I am sure there are a number of other members who has brought the unit will support me on that.

Radioguy · 3rd February 2011, 23:19

thanks Tony

Garmin won't work. they have their own OS.

thanks for the Inquiry Wes , AS soon as we have a go from Tony Fry and the Second tester in Rotherham we will give a go and the factory is usually only 1 or 2 days to do the assembly.

We prefer to air on the side of aution as a mistake can be Frustrating and Costly

Sean

StuartB · 4th February 2011, 06:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony_fry

Hi Wes

I know TomTom will not run on the TMC unit which run's on WinCe 6 (cutdown version of Windows), so no to TomTom, I will have to do a few checks on Garmin, to see if it will work, but they do not use the TMC so it pointless getting the TMC unit you will fing IGO8 Or Primo, runs fine on Seans D.D unit, I would holy recommend this software, and I am sure there are a number of other members who has brought the unit will support me on that.

Yes I'd support you on that.

MARKUK · 4th February 2011, 07:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by tony_fry

Hi Wes

I know TomTom will not run on the TMC unit which run's on WinCe 6 (cutdown version of Windows), so no to TomTom, I will have to do a few checks on Garmin, to see if it will work, but they do not use the TMC so it pointless getting the TMC unit you will fing IGO8 Or Primo, runs fine on Seans D.D unit, I would holy recommend this software, and I am sure there are a number of other members who has brought the unit will support me on that.

I agree with Tony, Igo or Primo is fine and I have both, kind of prefer different aspescts of each one but generally use Igo..

CDTi · 4th February 2011, 07:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radioguy

thanks Tony

Garmin won't work. they have their own OS

There is a version of Garmin for WinCE.

3rd February 2011, 02:08	#1
Radioguy Banned None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here on the Forum Posts: 5,352 Thanks: 632 Thanked 822 Times in 573 Posts	Newest Head Unit with TMC and RDS in testing in UK For those of you that have ordered and those that are thinking about ordering , we have the test unit installed at Tony Fry in Greenhithe and Tony says it seems to have better radio reception. We have decided to move it to Rotherham to another customer for further testing. ripwinder will be receiving it shortly. If Tony sees this thread , I will ask him to comment on his findings. But it looks encouraging, Everything else also seems to be as was, EXCELLENT ! Then we will release to production and get everyones orders shipped ! Cheers Sean

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tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Yes, I have had the "tester" unit running for a couple of days now, and it does seem to have improved on the radio recipton. I am going to send it on today for further testing by another member to see if he gets any improvment with the signal. __________________ Regards Tony Membership No 135

3rd February 2011, 15:12	#6
tony_fry I really should get out more....... BMW I3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South East London Posts: 2,224 Thanks: 31 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Hi Wes I know TomTom will not run on the TMC unit which run's on WinCe 6 (cutdown version of Windows), so no to TomTom, I will have to do a few checks on Garmin, to see if it will work, but they do not use the TMC so it pointless getting the TMC unit you will fing IGO8 Or Primo, runs fine on Seans D.D unit, I would holy recommend this software, and I am sure there are a number of other members who has brought the unit will support me on that. __________________ Regards Tony Membership No 135

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wesleyw Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dudley Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What would you say is a good ETA on orders being shipped as I'm in the market for a new head unit at the moment? Wes

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wesleyw Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dudley Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If they are as good as you say it'll be worth the wait (I've only got the original Radio Cassette unit at the moment ) Can it use Garmin maps as well as TomTom? Wes

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Radioguy Banned None Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Here on the Forum Posts: 5,352 Thanks: 632 Thanked 822 Times in 573 Posts	thanks Tony Garmin won't work. they have their own OS. thanks for the Inquiry Wes , AS soon as we have a go from Tony Fry and the Second tester in Rotherham we will give a go and the factory is usually only 1 or 2 days to do the assembly. We prefer to air on the side of aution as a mistake can be Frustrating and Costly Sean