New product. Possible alternative option compare with RNS510

[kenody]

Couple of thing before I start. This unit is made by PHILIPS China, OEM by Foryou.
The display language showing is in Chinese. But should give you a general idea how the interface look like. All pictures are based on another reviewer. I’m considering to purchase this new product. Will post more picture and review once I installed it.

My comments:
Very well designed unit. This looks like a much better and reliable product than other non-branded units. It has perfect communication with CANBUS to make all your steering wheel function works. Build in Bluetooth is definitely an advantage.

Price: about GPB $500. Definitely much cheaper option than RSN510. 

It is a shame that it does not support English language interface. Seems like it only support one OEM navigation software at the moment. So Navi function will be useless for all western users, unless you wanna drive to China, haha. But I am sure they will make English and customized NAVI software install possible.  No built-in hard drive. But USB and SD support are enough.

Highlight features:
-   500MHZ CPU
-   Perfect plug-in design
-   Built-in Bluetooth
-   SDHC, USB capable
-   CANBUS communication possible. All steering wheel button works. Highline displays music file, in coming call, etc. But no navigation display.
-   Screen resolution 800*400
-   Video support: DVD, S(V)CD,DivX, MPEG4. Format: PAL, NTSC


Design


800*480 Resolution, 7inch Screen


Main screen interface display


Setting menu. You are able to Select General, Time Zone, Sound, Video, Bluetooth, Volume, DVD zone.


You can choose different Theme as well




Red theme and Red backlight to match the original


Detailed picture showing Bluetooth, Navi, Menu button


Detailed picture showing USB, AV-IN/SD, Display Day/Night, FM/AM


USB slot has a cover


DVD playing screen shot


Another picture showing DVD options


EQ setting


Navigation. Unfortunately it only supports OEMed navigation system which called DDT. Not sure about installing additional software. 


Radio interface


Bluetooth connection


You can even drag the icon like your IPOD


Thanks for viewing!

[Rich]

Dont really like the style tbh...

The tech is somewhat better though. I'm happy with my RCD510

[Andy]

the spech is better but if some of the functions don't work & you don't under stand chinese is it really worth it

[Lean]

Particularly ugly piece of kit in my opinion

 

[182_blue]

How much will it be over here though  ?

[kenody]

-_- i thought the topic submit didnt go through last night,...

not sure if PHILIPS is going to make it in the global market. but at the moment, quite a lot of VW forums in China are talking about this new thing

the price is about GBP 400

[kenody]

I would say RSN510 is the first choice when money is not a problem

But this Philips should have the market share compare with other OEM and units

[Lean]

I would say RSN510 is the first choice when money is not a problem

But this Philips should have the market share compare with other OEM and units

Money wasn't an option for me but I chose the waywell WD6050 over the RNS510 because I wanted television, DVD and a better sat nav - which (having had it on my phone) iGO 8.3 is.

I think the Philips call/end buttons are to in your face and the unit looks cluttered all just a little to busy for me and the red green just adds to the lack of uniformity. :o