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Any reason to update if you only use the 4000 with an iTouch?

Is there any reason to apply the update if you not using an iphone? but use an iTouch.

If it makes you feel any better, your nexus 5 doesnt support aptx either.

I have no idea what that means?

I've seen the u260 for $300 shipped

Can any one confirm that the 8000 uses different maps from the U260 hooked to the 4000?

I like your thinking, no such animal as u210. i have not had any sound issues, sunlight issues with screen or anything.  My system rocks and CarPlay only looks to be icing on the cake.

Its easy to knock some thing  or blame it on one thing and its another thats the problem

Really

SO what's the program for cds to Flac?

I dont want to bother hooking up my ipod if I dont have too. THats the great thing about the sd card slot no wires no fuss

I'm using a 32g sd card not a ipod

GLUE

Sounds like a bad unit

Why doesn't the 4000 meet your requirements?

Plug direct into rca's with a MP3 player and adaptor see if amp works. Sounds like a setting issue. 

Never reformat a sdxc card with anything other than fat-ex or it will corrupt the card. 

Hey Joe anyway you could shorten your component description, it's using a lot of space

yeah, i'll jump on the "Why" bandwagon... why the bloody HELL would you not put IR remote capability in your "flagship" HU? That's just colossally idiotic

PLUS ONE

Amarillotx: What is a u210? Why did you even buy the 4k? Did u mount it On top of the dash in direct sun light? Sound quality is the same on all the next models, it must be the rest of your system thats lacking.

Added at the cost of losing the HDMI input and therefore AppRadio & Mirroring.

Still why knock the others if you havent tried them? The 4k with or with out the nav is better than any thing from the other co's

Its a completely different screen that has to have a lot more connections and would have required a different contact plug, the 4k probably uses one from the AVH line, ie: AVH-8500bt

Great write up but why knock the other pioneers when you didnt even test them or thier brightness. The 4000 is way better choice if your at all questioning the need for nav which can be added and its the only one that comes with a remote and detachable face.

Thank you all so much for replying to my post. All of you have brought up very important points for the 8000 and for the 4000. You all have brought me to not only know but understand why you choose the way you did.

 

Also the discussion on Apple Maps has been very interesting, as my only experience with Apple Maps is when I used my friend's phone when it came out, and it was horrible. The last iPhone that I have personally owned was an iPhone 4, and I chose to leave the iPhone community because of the particular and overly restrictive design of the iOS. At that point, I decided to leave the iPhone community to join the Android community. Unfortunately I would need to wait for Android Auto to come to fruition before I am going to be able to use my phone as part of my stereo. Therefore, I will need a head unit with navigation. I appologise that I did not forewarn that I am an Android user, however the discussion in regards to Apple Maps and Apple CarPlay has been very informative and intriguing. 

 

Just to recap (the following information has been compiled with the consideration that the functionality of the 6000/7000/8000 NEX are exactly the same except for screen size and other differences listed):

 

4000 NEX

Pros:

Most economical

Removable Screen

Apple CarPlay ready

7" non-capacitive screen

Display is not as bright as 8000 NEX

Cons:

No Navigation - designed to be used with Apple CarPlay

 

5000 NEX

Pros:

Navigation included

Removable hard buttons

Apple CarPlay ready

Cons:

Loss of HDMI connector in the rear

More expensive than 4000 NEX

Less desirable design (subjective)

Hard buttons feel cheap (subjective)

Display is not as bright as 8000 NEX

Neither:

6.1" non-capacitive screen

Utilises MicroSD card

 

6000 NEX

Pros:

Navigation included

Removable hard buttons

HDMI included (compared to 5000 NEX)

Apple CarPlay ready

Cons:

Less desirable design (subjective)

Hard buttons feel cheap (subjective)

Display is not as bright as 8000 NEX

Neither:

Middle range device for a middle range price (Half way between 4000 NEX and 8000 NEX - CDN prices)

Utilises MicroSD card (up to 32 GB)

 

7000 NEX

Pros:

7" screen

Navigation included

Motorized screen

Utilises full size SD Card 

More desirable design (subjective)

Hard buttons has better tactile feel (subjective)

Apple CarPlay ready

Cons:

Non-capacitive screen (compared to 8000 NEX)

Price is set too high compared to 8000 NEX

No removable components for security

Display is not as bright as 8000 NEX

 

8000 NEX (Flagship model)

Pros:

7" Capacitive screen (allows for multi-touch for zooming and other functions)

Apple CarPlay Ready

More desirable design (subjective)

Hard buttons has better tactile feel (subjective)

Navigation included

Utilises full size SD card

Brightest screen available in the NEX line-up

Cons:

Most expensive

No removable components for security

 

 

Please feel free to correct me if I am incorrect about any of the information posted. If you can, please verify that I am correct in saying that the screens are not removable on the 8000 NEX, and if possible the 7000 NEX as well.

 

Once again, thank you all so much for your participation in this thread. Your input has been very informative and has provided me with the insight require to make an informed decision.

For the 4000NEX you forgot Pros:

                                                      Remote control

                                                      SD card slot

                                                      Optional Navigation with Avic-u260

I THINK THE DATE IS NEX JULY

Are you sure the card is formatted correctly?