Novice looking for some guidance in buying a head unit.
Hi all,
I'm a novice in the world of car audio (though I know the hell out of electronics, wiring, and assembly). I've got a 2007 Honda CR-V that has a stock stereo. What I'd really like is Bluetooth, though. I drive about two hours a day and spend a good deal of time listening to music, audiobooks, and talking on the phone while driving.
I could certainly get by with a really basic unit that just adds bluetooth functionality, but I'm curiously tempted by the ability to have a far more in depth system for about twice the money (and 50x the sweat equity installing).
That brings me to [this unit by Joying.](http://www.carjoying.com/joying-best-head-unit-quad-core-1024-600-android-4-4-4-kitkat-car-stereo-gps-double-2-din-7-inch-radio-audio-navigation-system-16-gb-memory-airplay-obd-wifi-bluetooth-html.html) It has the following specs that interest me:
* Android 4.4.4 for full tablet experience * Screen mirroring capability * GPS (I have a unit on my windshield that I use quite a bit) * Backup camera * DVR (I drive regularly on a college campus and there are a ton of terrible drivers I interact with regularly) * External mic (with easy 3.5 mm jack in case the mic sucks) * USB and SD input * Wi-Fi hotspot sharing so I can run it off of my phone * Steering wheel control support * Bluetooth (kind of the point of the whole thing) * Whatever the hell ODB2 is so that I can see gauges that are apparently important to my car
So my real question is whether anyone has any experience with this company and/or this specific unit. The whole setup seems too good to be true.
And if it's a piece of shit (or even if it isn't) does anyone have other recommendations for me? I would really like to keep as much of my money as possible. I'd say $300 is the max amount I'd be willing to put out, and I'd much rather spend less.
Thanks