Bbeelzebub Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 Looks like the X950BH offers an HDMI port on the back so that you can use an adapter and have full Advanced App Control for Android now. Also, the X950BH has built in HD Radio and built in Traffic. The X850BT looks to basically be the X940BT with some cosmetic differences and built in traffic tuner. Meh. Not really impressed here. I use Android, but don't find myself wanting to use Advanced App mode as I don't see anything of use on it. I prefer just connecting via bluetooth personally. I must say, the built in traffic tuner might have been nice. I wonder if there are any signifigant software upgrades. I wouldn't mind them adding Rdio, Slacker, etc. as an option outside of the Advanced App mode though. I have a feeling those will only be available by using AAM. I wonder if any HDMI to RCA adapters would work on older models to connect the MHL cable or using a USB 2.0 to HDMI converter then running the Pioneer Android connector to it. Link to Pioneer's Site: http://www.pioneerel...igation.Compare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pionara Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 my take: #3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latinyoungn Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 do you guys this this may be a worthy upgrade to the x950bh for us users of the x9*0BT and the iphone 5? it appears that the capabilities of the iphone 5 on the older units will be limited at best with the new adapters coming out. doesnt look like app mode will be working based on http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/2013+Pioneer+and+Apple+Compatibility Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperPup Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 looks like in the 950 units they are getting rid of the volume manual turn knob i don't like the idea looks like they are going back to the 920 set up on the hard buttons perhaps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rockymtnxtr Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Any idea when these will be on sale? I see the non-nav DVD units are already on Amazon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pionara Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Take a look at the install manual - lots of good info in there: http://www.pioneerel...anual010212.pdf also interesting: http://www.pioneerel...anual010813.pdf if you are going to buy the siriusXM tuner - you might want to jump on it now - looks like its about 20 bucks after 50 rebate: http://www.crutchfie...00V1-Tuner.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
S.A.M. Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 Will the new software for these Units be available as an update for the 940bt? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bbeelzebub Posted March 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2013 While reading the manual for the x950bh, I notice that it says App Radio Mode for Android works via Bluetooth. (That is if I'm reading it correctly). I assumed it would be via MHL or HDMI. It would be amazing if they updated the X940bt to be able to use App Radio Mode for Android as well. I'd be pretty happy. I had little hope of it before, but if it works via Bluetooth, that would be pretty awesome. (Although, I'm thinking it would have to be limited functionality via BT). Hmmmm. Edit: Although, on looking at the installation manual, it clearly shows you need MHL to HDMI or HDMI to HDMI. Errr. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dashtwo Posted March 8, 2013 Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 Can the HDMI input only be used for iphone and android phones? From reading the manual, it doesn't look like you can use it as regular HDMI input for say a video camera or blue ray player. is this correct? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KO7 Posted March 9, 2013 Report Share Posted March 9, 2013 Trying to choose between the X850BT and the X950BH. I'm an Android user (or will be, currently on Blackberry). Is the app radio mode worth the additional $100 for the X950BH (plus the cost of the cable)? Does Aha Radio work via Bluetooth for the android on the X850BT? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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