jimmym Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I was pretty much decided on the P8400. But after bigdaddy496s claims of issues, I did some more research. He's not the only one. Additionally, it appears that the P8400 does not support album art the the MP3s are on a USB stick. That is complete crap if it can't display album art when it embedded in the MP3 itself. Bigdaddy496 suggested the Clarions, but the best non-nav DD unit they have does not support Aux A/V out for a rear screen/sound. The Kenwood's interface has reports of lagginess. Seen videos of it. At every screen tap, it displays "Please wait" for varying amounts of time. I'm not a fan of the nav units because I'll never use it. I have a GPS. It also puts limitations on what the unit can do while doing navigation. So what's a guy to do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unleashed Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I didnt read all of your post, but fact is it DOES support album artwork from USB, I use it all the time and the artwork works. AVH 8400 is by far the best non-navi deck out there bar none. Nothing comes even close, not alpine, not kenwood, nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimmym Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I didnt read all of your post, but fact is it DOES support album artwork from USB, I use it all the time and the artwork works. AVH 8400 is by far the best non-navi deck out there bar none. Nothing comes even close, not alpine, not kenwood, nothing. Thanks for clearing that up. I've still been looking around a bit. DDX719 vs. AVH-P8400BH vs. DDX719, blah blah blah. Then I figured I could at least check on the Nav Units. DNX-6190/7190HD, AVIC-Z130/140. Too many options to look at. I mean I'm not afraid of a $1500 HU if it gets me what I want, but I don't want to spend $1500 if a $400 DDX719 will do. I just don't want a laggy/locking interface that takes for ever to read a USB/iPod. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Unleashed Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I dont have any issues with the USB. It starts up playing immediately, no lag or slowness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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