Took me a bit of time, but there we go !
First thing to note, there are still some issues and IceBox Auto are still working to get them resolved.
1. Delivery
It took just over a week for it to arrive. It arrived well secured and in perfect condition.
2. Installation
I did go with DIY option, so it can be done Will post some pictues of how to later in the time.
3. Pros
Definitively the look ! Looks just like OEM, with many more options. Of course my favourite is fact I can install TomTom GO straight from appstore and it works like it should.
When changing temperature, you will see small bar at the bottom of the screen appearing with info. Additionally outside temperature will be shown on top bar, however it takes few minutes to pull information from system after first boot/hard restart (I've just rebooted mine so no info )
We are not limited to screen on speedo when it comes to parking sensor, they will also appear on on the main screen as per below. However when you select reverse it will go into reverse camera mode straight away even if you have no reverse camera attached. It can be turned off in factory settings but I haven't bothered as will be buying reverse camera soon.
One option that is a game changer for most of us, Car settings, they have named it control settings and they give you access to change pretty much everything as in OEM version (for more details on what is in app just click on below picture and you will find all pictures in there).
4. Cons
Something that I wasn't expecting is fascia for climate control/DVD need to be changed for one supplied with new unit as DVD player is slightly higher than in OEM. The worst bit is new fascia is not the same, on the left hand side you have two buttons where in fact it should be same as right one and just have a hole in there (feedback provided awaiting reply). Sat nav sometimes takes up to a minute to find signal, usually finds it straightaway. Last con for me would be speaker..... Yes you get an extra speaker that handles parking sensors sounds and all car sounds. The fact of having separate speaker is not so bad, but the fact of loosing this surround kind of experience when using parking sensors is not nice.
5. Feedback
Even with those few imperfections I'm in love with this unit, it is fast and responsive. Unit turns on when ignition is on and it start straight away. I usually listen to radio, as soon as i turn my key my radio is back on and playing ! No waiting time like with OEM unit. Have been using this for 2 weeks now and apart from those mentioned above there are no other issues. So far did not need to fully reboot unit because of freezing, well it does not freeze at all !! (so far) I would recommend buying this unit, however you have to give up steering wheel control and playing DVD's atm. If/Once those issues are fixed this will be a no-brainer. Especially for price..
Update
Steering wheel controls are working fine now. It was related to one cable that wasn't connected at the beginning. This weekend I will post pictures and step by step guide how to replace and connect
I will be recording a video once/if above mentioned issues are fixed, in the meantime if you have any question about this I'm more than happy to answer. More picture are on my photobucket, just click on any picture and you can have a look
First thing to note, there are still some issues and IceBox Auto are still working to get them resolved.
1. Delivery
It took just over a week for it to arrive. It arrived well secured and in perfect condition.
2. Installation
I did go with DIY option, so it can be done Will post some pictues of how to later in the time.
3. Pros
Definitively the look ! Looks just like OEM, with many more options. Of course my favourite is fact I can install TomTom GO straight from appstore and it works like it should.
When changing temperature, you will see small bar at the bottom of the screen appearing with info. Additionally outside temperature will be shown on top bar, however it takes few minutes to pull information from system after first boot/hard restart (I've just rebooted mine so no info )
We are not limited to screen on speedo when it comes to parking sensor, they will also appear on on the main screen as per below. However when you select reverse it will go into reverse camera mode straight away even if you have no reverse camera attached. It can be turned off in factory settings but I haven't bothered as will be buying reverse camera soon.
One option that is a game changer for most of us, Car settings, they have named it control settings and they give you access to change pretty much everything as in OEM version (for more details on what is in app just click on below picture and you will find all pictures in there).
4. Cons
Something that I wasn't expecting is fascia for climate control/DVD need to be changed for one supplied with new unit as DVD player is slightly higher than in OEM. The worst bit is new fascia is not the same, on the left hand side you have two buttons where in fact it should be same as right one and just have a hole in there (feedback provided awaiting reply). Sat nav sometimes takes up to a minute to find signal, usually finds it straightaway. Last con for me would be speaker..... Yes you get an extra speaker that handles parking sensors sounds and all car sounds. The fact of having separate speaker is not so bad, but the fact of loosing this surround kind of experience when using parking sensors is not nice.
5. Feedback
Even with those few imperfections I'm in love with this unit, it is fast and responsive. Unit turns on when ignition is on and it start straight away. I usually listen to radio, as soon as i turn my key my radio is back on and playing ! No waiting time like with OEM unit. Have been using this for 2 weeks now and apart from those mentioned above there are no other issues. So far did not need to fully reboot unit because of freezing, well it does not freeze at all !! (so far) I would recommend buying this unit, however you have to give up steering wheel control and playing DVD's atm. If/Once those issues are fixed this will be a no-brainer. Especially for price..
Update
Steering wheel controls are working fine now. It was related to one cable that wasn't connected at the beginning. This weekend I will post pictures and step by step guide how to replace and connect
I will be recording a video once/if above mentioned issues are fixed, in the meantime if you have any question about this I'm more than happy to answer. More picture are on my photobucket, just click on any picture and you can have a look
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