Dynavin Android Unit - Group Buy

scubasteve2365 · 11-16-2011, 08:53 AM

Looks like there is an even newer platform in the works that might be a better buy.

http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_e9x.php

mapleridge · 11-16-2011, 02:48 PM

yeah. I read a little about this one too. Don't think it will run android. People in the e46fanatics forum are complaining that dynavin is making new models instead of updating software. Looks to be true.

ctuna · 11-16-2011, 03:05 PM

I wonder if it emulates the OEM head unit enough to avoid the BMW programming problem and the other little errors such as SOS dissconnect.
Then if it had actual low level pre out for aftermarket amps that would
be the icing on the cake.

davedave1234 · 11-16-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by burgemaster

Im sure you can return it within 30days or something?
Also, you can cheaply buy a "Data Only" sim card (in UK anyhow) for around $30 (link)

It hasnt even shipped yet so I could cancel it I guess but I know my phone will be updated and I am not sure of this unit plus to get enough data for nav to be usefull (android doesnt have built in maps, at least phones dont) it would cost to much every month. I am happy with my decision now that I ordered it.

Alpine328i · 11-16-2011, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by davedave1234

It hasnt even shipped yet so I could cancel it I guess but I know my phone will be updated and I am not sure of this unit plus to get enough data for nav to be usefull (android doesnt have built in maps, at least phones dont) it would cost to much every month. I am happy with my decision now that I ordered it.

I have Copilot off-internet nav software on my tablet that just uses the GPS and has the maps saved on the unit itself. So if you are worried about that, i dont think you should be. I think i paid $5 for the software through the android marketplace.

From what i heard, the D99 isnt even close to production yet and initially will not have android.

ctuna · 11-16-2011, 04:53 PM

If they improve the grahics.
I don't think it will matter if its android or not.

carrot · 11-16-2011, 05:06 PM

Found this. Looks like it has D99 and Android at 30sec.

taibanl · 11-16-2011, 05:16 PM

anyone think they might have an HD Radio Tuner? It says dual radio tuner?!?

scubasteve2365 · 11-17-2011, 09:53 AM

As a D90 (V5) owner, if it were me looking to buy one of these units again, I'd wait for the D99 without a doubt.

The D95 (V6) really only improves upon the iPod player which is pretty broken in the V5 and below. It still suffers from the mediocre menu and controls system. It's still a pain to try to navigate to something on an SD card.

With or without Android, a V5 or V6 is going to be the same on the radio side and have the "same" issues. Most people do very little on the Navigation side. The WinCE models can be skinned and can have other music players installed (although the process isn't as easy as the Android models) but they always fall short IMO because they don't respond with the steering wheel controls. You MUST use the Radio side to have steering wheel controls and such.

The downside to choosing the Android side is that you have to find "offline" maps for the navigation. Not sure how much of a hassle that is.

Simon.bmw · 11-18-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mapleridge

Don't know how many of us there are but manual climate control brackets are available as well but we should give them a heads up on that. Also, Canadian Vancouverites jump in. This is open to you too. We can ship to my parents home in Bellingham and you can drive across and pick it up there.

my car has the manual climate control, im in halifax canada.. is this groupbuy over or still on?

taibanl · 11-18-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by taibanl

anyone think they might have an HD Radio Tuner? It says dual radio tuner?!?

DynavinChina info@dynavin.com to me
show details 9:22 PM (28 minutes ago)
Hi .

I am sorry that D99 do not support HD radio .

Dynavin

Subject: Fwd: D99 for e9x cars
From: info@dynavin.de
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:45:34 +0100
To: info@dynavin.com

Jürgen Haas
Postfach 110802
D-76058 Karlsruhe

Anfang der weitergeleiteten E‑Mail:

mapleridge · 11-19-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon.bmw

my car has the manual climate control, im in halifax canada.. is this groupbuy over or still on?

Its still on but shipping is into the us only. I can ask for into canada. Also, they can do manual controls but it will take a little longer than the auto controls. Let me know if you are in.

Also, for those that are in, Trent would like a deposit. Please PM me your email addresses for those who want in and Trent will contact you.

mapleridge · 11-21-2011, 12:26 AM

Alright guys. Trent has started to put the wheels in motion on this group buy. I have begun to send email addresses of those who want the units. We have two committed people at this time. We need three more. I personally have spent my money on a CF hood and committed the rest to headers so I will have to postpone my purchase but I will continue to monitor and send the info of the interested parties to Trent @ caraudiocraze.

mapleridge · 11-25-2011, 01:38 AM

come on guys. 2 more spots needed to fill.

taranonline · 11-26-2011, 04:27 AM

Im in for auto cc e90 unit.

mapleridge · 11-26-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by taranonline

Im in for auto cc e90 unit.

hey...do you want shipping to India? Just pm me your email and I will get trent to contact you.

On a side note, those waiting for the d99 system I saw a retailer confirm that price range would be in the $1000+ region for those units so expect to pay more.

krnet2dboi · 11-26-2011, 03:13 PM

Can anyone list EXACTLY whats gonna be different with Android version vs D99 Platform?

And I can't even find a Android D9X Dynavin on their website so does this product even exist?

ctuna · 11-26-2011, 07:20 PM

According to the first threads here.

mapleridge · 11-26-2011, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

Can anyone list EXACTLY whats gonna be different with Android version vs D99 Platform?

And I can't even find a Android D9X Dynavin on their website so does this product even exist?

These are some of the first units for dynavin android e9X units. They have been running on the e46 for quite some time now.

The D99 unit has updated graphics, a different interface, parrot bluetooth technology and a better radio system. There are other upgrades I'm sure but those are some off the top of my head. It looks nice but it is super pricey.

The market for these units seem to be a lot stronger in the e46 community too so I bet they will get the first of the android and non android units.

krnet2dboi · 11-27-2011, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleridge

These are some of the first units for dynavin android e9X units. They have been running on the e46 for quite some time now.

The D99 unit has updated graphics, a different interface, parrot bluetooth technology and a better radio system. There are other upgrades I'm sure but those are some off the top of my head. It looks nice but it is super pricey.

The market for these units seem to be a lot stronger in the e46 community too so I bet they will get the first of the android and non android units.

Do you have a confirmed picture or video of E9x Android unit? Cause its not on Dynavin's website, it's nowhere on google, it's not even on youtube.

As far as i'm concerned Android version for E9X doesn't exist yet cause I've contacted Dynavin myself and asked them.

Alpine328i · 11-27-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krnet2dboi

Do you have a confirmed picture or video of E9x Android unit? Cause its not on Dynavin's website, it's nowhere on google, it's not even on youtube.

As far as i'm concerned Android version for E9X doesn't exist yet cause I've contacted Dynavin myself and asked them.

Caraudiocraze told me they had 5 delivered friday and will have a video/picture up tomorrow. Back when i got my E9X unit from them, Dynavin didnt even have it listed yet on their site. They seem to be on the front lines for the US and Dynavin.

ctuna · 11-27-2011, 12:24 PM

d99 price what is it?
I don't see it listed .

11-16-2011, 08:53 AM	#23
scubasteve2365 Private First Class 3 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky iTrader: (0)	Looks like there is an even newer platform in the works that might be a better buy. http://www.dynavin.com/products/product_dnv_e9x.php
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11-16-2011, 02:48 PM	#24
mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	yeah. I read a little about this one too. Don't think it will run android. People in the e46fanatics forum are complaining that dynavin is making new models instead of updating software. Looks to be true.
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11-16-2011, 03:05 PM	#25
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If it can read the trip computer data . I wonder if it emulates the OEM head unit enough to avoid the BMW programming problem and the other little errors such as SOS dissconnect. Then if it had actual low level pre out for aftermarket amps that would be the icing on the cake.
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ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	If they improve the grahics If they improve the grahics. I don't think it will matter if its android or not.
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11-16-2011, 05:06 PM	#29
carrot Private First Class 11 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 11 E90 323i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	D99 w/ Android Found this. Looks like it has D99 and Android at 30sec. __________________ 11 E90 323i 6MT • AW\|Black\|Satin • BMW Performance Grill • F1 Pinnacle 30 • \|Coded: M3 Digital Speedometer • Corner Light Del • AE-DRL \| • Mtec H7 • Mtec H8 • RDash AE LED V2 • M3 Lip Spoiler • BMW SSK • Gloss Black Roof
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taibanl Brigadier General 281 Rep 4,121 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NA iTrader: (4)	anyone think they might have an HD Radio Tuner? It says dual radio tuner?!?
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11-17-2011, 09:53 AM	#31
scubasteve2365 Private First Class 3 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky iTrader: (0)	As a D90 (V5) owner, if it were me looking to buy one of these units again, I'd wait for the D99 without a doubt. The D95 (V6) really only improves upon the iPod player which is pretty broken in the V5 and below. It still suffers from the mediocre menu and controls system. It's still a pain to try to navigate to something on an SD card. With or without Android, a V5 or V6 is going to be the same on the radio side and have the "same" issues. Most people do very little on the Navigation side. The WinCE models can be skinned and can have other music players installed (although the process isn't as easy as the Android models) but they always fall short IMO because they don't respond with the steering wheel controls. You MUST use the Radio side to have steering wheel controls and such. The downside to choosing the Android side is that you have to find "offline" maps for the navigation. Not sure how much of a hassle that is.
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11-21-2011, 12:26 AM	#35
mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	Alright guys. Trent has started to put the wheels in motion on this group buy. I have begun to send email addresses of those who want the units. We have two committed people at this time. We need three more. I personally have spent my money on a CF hood and committed the rest to headers so I will have to postpone my purchase but I will continue to monitor and send the info of the interested parties to Trent @ caraudiocraze.
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11-25-2011, 01:38 AM	#36
mapleridge Banned 151 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: E90 N52 AT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (4)	come on guys. 2 more spots needed to fill.
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11-26-2011, 04:27 AM	#37
taranonline Banned 28 Rep 494 Posts Drives: Man Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Usa iTrader: (0)	Im in for auto cc e90 unit.
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11-26-2011, 03:13 PM	#39
krnet2dboi Captain 67 Rep 910 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Base Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New YOrk iTrader: (2)	Can anyone list EXACTLY whats gonna be different with Android version vs D99 Platform? And I can't even find a Android D9X Dynavin on their website so does this product even exist? __________________ There are only two types of cars in the world; BMW and the Rest
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11-26-2011, 07:20 PM	#40
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	Not out till late December or early next year According to the first threads here.
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11-27-2011, 12:24 PM	#44
ctuna Lieutenant General 1911 Rep 13,103 Posts Drives: 325xi 06 wagon MT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Cruz, Ca iTrader: (0)	d99 price what is it d99 price what is it? I don't see it listed .
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