oliver828 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm considering a U310BT because its price is only about $50 more than a regular CD receiver with built-in bluetooth capabilities. I've read a lot of bad reviews on the U310BT, and I'd like to check here to see whether or not it is a unit to avoid. Problems that I've read about... Navigation - Some reviewers post that the U310BT takes you on inefficient, roundabout routes to your destination. Is this true, or has this problem been solved with software updates? Bluetooth - Inability for other caller to hear well while making and receiving calls using the U310BT? Do you all experience the same? Long boot up times and frequent freezing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ KIDD Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I put on of these in my step-dad's Tundra. He loves the unit. He has not had any routing problems. The one draw back is the lack of POIs but that can be taken care of with the upgrade card. There is no boot up time what so ever. And he says he has no issues with the Blutooth, people can hear him and he can hear them just fine. One cool thing is that he has a Sony Walkman MP3 player and he has full control with the touchscreen and it charges it as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chinna_n Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I'm considering a U310BT because its price is only about $50 more than a regular CD receiver with built-in bluetooth capabilities. I've read a lot of bad reviews on the U310BT, and I'd like to check here to see whether or not it is a unit to avoid. Problems that I've read about... Navigation - Some reviewers post that the U310BT takes you on inefficient, roundabout routes to your destination. Is this true, or has this problem been solved with software updates? Bluetooth - Inability for other caller to hear well while making and receiving calls using the U310BT? Do you all experience the same? Long boot up times and frequent freezing I have been using it for almost 10 months. For the current price it is going, it is really enticing( ofcourse there is a reason why it is being sold so low). It depends on what priorities you have. Boot time is not a problem for this unit, because unit always goes into Standby ( Suspend to RAM) mode. No GPS: POIs, No Gas Stations, No Restaurants. The routing itself is not bad, but the Navigation database is worst. It does not even have the addresses of 6+ years old communities, not even major Bus routes. If you are lucky enough to find the address you are looking, then it may be reasonably good. You can not bypass any roads on the route. Depending on road you are ( esp any State Highways) it does not even show the exit numbers, no cross street info. Latency, and wrong location are not uncommon, so it is not wise to depend on this for any downtown travel. Music: It is good, except you can not play from SD card. The screen usage is very in-efficient, can only show 3 lines from usb/iPhone/iPod/CD. Using the Joystick control is tricky, esp while driving it may drive you nuts... Bluetooth, be ready to replace the supplied mic, but overall quality is ok(not bad), but not as good as many OEM solutions. Do not expect unit to use as portable GPS, as it is not( GPS is in main head unit, not in detachable unit). Even with all this problems, I think it is still $250 worth ( vs $400 I spent). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreading Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 DJ, which Sony Walkman model? Might look at that as my next option. As far as my 2 cents, I got my U310BT for $250 and I have been happy with it for that price. Not sure I'd want to pay much more, though. My only complaints so far are: (1) No Aux on front panel (2) No main menu (3) Not able to use SD card for music Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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