I've been researching and am trying to find out how long it takes for the F900BT v2.0 unit to start up and have the standard fm radio start playing.

So for - it look like I've found these numbers (feel free to correct)

iPod - 35 seconds

Satellite Radio - 35 seconds

Navigation (depending on signal) - 40-60 seconds

Phone - 1:35 seconds

I haven't found anything AT ALL - about how long it takes for CD Player w/ mp3s on it or the Radio.

These are the two I really care about the most.

Any insight?

Thanks,

Ben

Look into the Kenwood 6140 .. it'll be another 300 dollars... but you'll get quick loading:

Nav: 20 seconds

Last source to play: 6 seconds

Ipod: 6 seconds

CD: 6 seconds

Full Menu usability: 8-10 seconds

Reverse Cam: ***instant when you shift into reverse at ANY time***

Just my 2 cents.. I returned two F90bt's b/c they were buggy...

Thanks for the quick reply and very useful info.

what was buggy about it?

I was actually comparing the 900, the eclipse 762E, and the kenwood 8120. I really wanted to be able to customize the button color (rather than just blue and blue/red). I am ok w/ the slow loads - especially if it starts playing the cd w/in 6 seconds.

I am interested in other issues you may had though...

thanks,

Ben

i dont use cd's but

fm starts up in about 5 to 10 sec

but you can't change station till unit fully loads

about a min for me

i dont use cd's but

fm starts up in about 5 to 10 sec

but you can't change station till unit fully loads

about a min for me

Are you able to change the volume, or if it's blasting it's stuck at that level?

Thanks,

Ben

You can use the volume as soon as the radio starts playing.