greetings all

does anybody have pricing on this yet

regards

rod

Hi aaronmihe,

I wrote..

Blau can offer a complete package including DVD playback..I don't think this is possible with VDO.

From what I know about the VDO products range and how their nav/media systems operate, I have made the assumption that dvd playback or reverse camera is not possible using the current products they have. I will make some calls to VDO and confirm that the info about DVD and reverse camera is true..Like I said in my original quote "I don't think DVD playback is possible"

Also, you are right! I didn't make myself clear when I said "complete package"...I was not comparing NAV system with NAV system but complete package systems....My apologies.

G

Does anyone have a weblink for the VDO system or a RRP?

hold your head high and look up the page.... => http://www.vdodayton.com/

price....nfi :lol:

Turbocorty Thanks man... Just wanted to make sure things got talked about on their technical merits.

NAV system versus Nav SystemExtra Functions Versus Extra funtions.

As I'm sure most people have gathered my axe grinds against the Blau pricing/install model that essentially means you pay $750 get a video input into the car. Sure it's nice but some installers do a shocking job of mounting it all up too, and that's despite charging the premium...

Props to any company that releases and markets the products, the more the merrier, competition will improve the breed

A.

I have not had any luck trying to get a price or details on this unit in AUS, anyone??

Edited February 2, 200422 yr by xr8sam

I have not had any luck trying to get a price or details on this unit in AUS, anyone??

Go to the website and get the 1800 number and give them a ring. Or ask a reputable installer to find out for you.

Hi All,

As promised, I have called VDO directly to confirm what is possible with their system. I spoke to their technical guru to make sure the information was correct!

As expected and stated in an earlier post, the VDO system only allows for navigation to be displayed on the front screen. The statement made about DVD and reverse camera all being possible is not true and not possible using VDO equipment. This is why I said "Don't believe everything you hear"

I know it sounds like I am a biased Blau person,(I am Slightly :banghead: ) but I only replied on this topic to give you guy's the truth. I am not a sales guy so I don't know how to bullsh*t like a professional!!

Secondly, VDO have not produced or sold any interfaces to date..(They are coming soon??)

aaronmihe,

I understand your frustration about the price of getting a video signal into the vehicle. This is the reason why..

To convert the composite signal into RGB requires the Blau IVSC5501 interface worth RRP $500.00 on it own. You then need the BA interface lead and RGB extension cable plus install.

Why is the IVSC5501 so expensive?

The reason is that it does a whole lot more than just convert Composite to RGB. The features are as follows..

5 inputs - 4 x A/V + 1 x RGB

5 outputs - 4 Blaupunkt rear seat/roof monitors + RGB ..Used for BA

This unit can convert RGB to Comp / Comp to RGB has 4 A/V inputs and allows 4 rear seat Blaupunkt monitors to independently view any of the 5 video inputs..

Is this unit overkill for the BA purpose? Yes!..But it is the only thing we have that does the job..at the moment!

As a benefit to the customer who installs a blau system, they can add upto four extra monitors with independent source switching at any time.

thanks

G

As I'm sure most people have gathered my axe grinds against the Blau pricing/install model that essentially means you pay $750 get a video input into the car.

Aaron. With the Blaupunkt system, you actually get 5 AV inputs and 4 AV outputs not including the ICC. In alot of cases people would be paying for something they won't use. But I think the inputs/outputs lay a good foundation for an awesome multimedia setup.

Rob

As I'm sure most people have gathered my axe grinds against the Blau pricing/install model that essentially means you pay $750 get a video input into the car.

Aaron. With the Blaupunkt system, you actually get 5 AV inputs and 4 AV outputs not including the ICC. In alot of cases people would be paying for something they won't use. But I think the inputs/outputs lay a good foundation for an awesome multimedia setup.

Rob

I'm well aware of what you get for $750 (as quoted by Blau dealer).... In my opinion it's a nice box but totally unecessary for the majority of users when a single or dual input would do the trick.

Some people in this thread seem to think I just hang cr@p on X product just becuase I like to. Not the case, I've done my research, others could be well served doing the same.

A.