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re: InDash android tablet as car headunit
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:28 am to CP3
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:28 am to CP3
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I went with the tablet for multiple reasons.
1) It was inexpensive and can get 4G LTE.
2) More customizable in my opinion
3) I have an app that interfaces with a micro controller. I have it wired up to a relay board as well as the CAN-BUS of the truck. With this I can use an app to send commands to the truck including remote start, AC controls, windows up/down...hell pretty much anything electronic can be controlled by sending the right command to the CAN-BUS.
The battery is still new, but eventually it will fail and either not last the night or fail to charge altogether.
1. By the time you include the cost of the cell service for the tablet and the radio you have it tied into, it's going to cost more than an App Radio.
2. Since the App Radio can mirror your phone, it will continually be upgraded when you upgrade your phone whereas the tablet will have to be replaced to get an upgrade once support is ended.
3. That's pretty cool.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 10:57 am to seawolf06
The radio it's tied to was free considering it's the factory system
Ipad I previously had was fine battery wise for 3 years so I think the android should be fine.
And you're right about the service costing more in the long run, but it's worth it to me. If I REALLY wanted to I would just jailbreak my phone and tether for service.
Ipad I previously had was fine battery wise for 3 years so I think the android should be fine.
And you're right about the service costing more in the long run, but it's worth it to me. If I REALLY wanted to I would just jailbreak my phone and tether for service.
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