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5.0 stars
"I OWN it. I USE it. I LOVE it!!!"
Pros: Incredibly fast GPS by Garmin. USB interface for Music/photos. Flawless iPod integration. SOOOO easy to by-pass!!! And quite a bit less $ than similar competing products.
Cons: NONE! Oh, well the iPod art is somewhat small. But most other products don't even go so far as to disply the art!
Summary: I suppose to someone who tests products everyday the layout might seem quote ?cluttered? or ?dislocated?. But to someone who uses the product every day will soon find the layout to be quite well organized, very snappy while processing commands and aesthetically appealing. I would think c|net would be a little more diligent in pointing out product flaws that actually justify a score of 6/10. Every product will have a different layout, some might seem odd at first, but use it a few days and anything BUT your Kenwood will seem out of place. There is no accounting for taste and c|net attempts to do just that with their initial review of this product, in my opinion. Some people will like the layout and some people might not. I do, A LOT! And I don?t think button layout, something easily adaptable, should so seriously reduce the rating of this product. That?s my opinion, take it for what its worth?from someone who actually OWNS the product as opposed to a 5 minute once over.
When compared with similar products such as the Avic-D3 I found the appearance and button layout to be particularly appealing. The DNX-7100 has a minimum number of buttons on the exterior that allow you to make efficient commands without a lot of fuss. You just have to use it and learn what they do. Not real challenging.
Did I mention built in navigation sans the DVD-Rom discs? Oh, did I mention the SD slot for updating the navigation that doesn?t require discs? And did I also mention its Garmin? Fewer POIs than the Z1 or Z2 from Pioneer yes, but at least it?ll get you there without calculating a route leaving you scratching your head. I bought this unit primarily because of the navigation, and you just can?t beat Garmin.
Also, I?ve heard by-passing the unit is ridiculously easy! Just ground the Park Brake wire and all commands and functions await you.
In reality I have very few negative things to say about this product. You could call it weighted, but only about as much so as someone who doesn?t actually use or own the product. So do your research, go play with it at the store, and keep an open mind about what compromises you?ll have to make in your comparisons. I did and don?t regret buying the DNX-7100 one iota!
