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    Is this pre-built unit any good???

    Im looking for DVD, TV, Radio quality FM, NAV, WIN XP. Also I would like to run a BMW skin, and retain steering wheel button functionality through the an IBUS switch. Will this unit work?

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Intel...spagenameZWDVW

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    1) It's not Intel-based. It's Via EPIA-based. HUGE difference.
    2) It's way overpriced.

    Is it good? Yeah. Its' the same setup that the majority of people are installing in their cars. If you're a power junkie, I'd look at a Pentium Mobile or an AthlonXP mobile based setup... However, those don't come pre-built.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
    How about the Wiki?



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    Over priced? Did you read that this auction comes w/ the touch screen and the GPS node and software? I dont think its over priced. Any input?

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    Sure it will work fine. Buy and write a review on it.

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    What do you think of the price? And what else would I need to buy? MOST IMPORTANTLY, will I be able to run IBUS software and find a BMW skin?

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    At $695 it might be a decent deal.
    I wouldn't expect it to go for that price, however. It's the nature of Ebay.

    I'm also curious what software they're including with it for all the functionality they indicate... Someone tried to distribute FrodoPlayer with hardware sold on Ebay before. That's a violation of his license agreement...
    But I digress.

    Yes, you should be able to run iBus software. And you can run any frontend you want and use or make a BMW skin.

    I suggest you do some reading about what you want to accomplish before you start buying hardware. You're gonna paint yourself in a corner if you don't. Come up with a gameplan before you blindly purchase something you believe to be a good deal.
    Have you looked in the FAQ yet?
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    Thanks for the advise. All input is welcome.

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    I definitely wouldn't buy it without more information from the seller like:

    What software is he talking about that does all those things?

    What's the make and model of screen he's providing?

    He says that "these units sell in many car stereo shops"...Well is he saying that this is a manufactured system similiar to the ones mp3car sells, or is it his own built system?

    This action is too vague to tell if it's a good deal or not.

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    Im asking him for more info. Still waiting for a response.

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