rwilimo Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Hi, I am ready to purchase a new head unit and I have access to both of these units, I have always been a Pioneer fan and have owned many over the years but have reading a lot of negatives on this new unit, does anyone know how the Sony stacks up against the Pioneer, I understand that the Sony needs an add on Nav piece but it does use TomTom so right there I am thinking that is a plus. I will be using this with an iPhone 5 and plan to stick with Apple phones in the future. I actually installed an App radio 3 and hated it so it went back, this makes me think that the App mode will suck on this also. I would have no problem using a large SD card or an iPod classic to store music if it isn't a disaster to change going from the phone to the iPod. I'm hoping for some input quick as I want to get this done ASAP Thanks, RWI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rso81 Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Does this Sony unit have SIRI eyes free? I too, plan on using Apple phones in the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dobslob Posted March 27, 2014 Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 Sony has had a nearly complete Siri integration for a year. I have not tested the 712, but I am sure it is even better than my 701. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwilimo Posted March 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2014 I looked through the specs and don't see a mention of Siri although they might label it differently. One thing I found out today is the the Sony nav adaptor uses one of the usb ports so there would only be 1 usable not that that is a deal breaker for me. I really wish I could get my hands on the Sony to try in person but I haven't found anyone local that has a display. Looking though the info I could find it seems that the home screen is scrolled through by touch and I really wonder if I would like that, it looks as if it might be difficult to operate while driving but again I haven't been able to try one. If anyone can provide me with additional info on either unit it would be much appreciated as I would like to get one or the other within the next few days... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rwilimo Posted March 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Well I just picked up a AVIC-7000NEX, gonna install it tonight, I will report back with a review... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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