Parrot Asteroid Smart Vs Nexus 7

Ninja IRL · 03-04-2013, 02:12 PM

Hey guys. I've been considering undertaking a N7 install similar to zedix and metajames's builds however I stumbled across the parrot asteroid smart released this year at the CES... It's a double din with multiple USB inputs and other functionalities... However seems to lack total customizable features and apps that that N7 offers... Curious what everybody thinks about this simpler alternative for a less complicated build... Probable final costs are similar between the PAS and N7+single din deck and all the other wiring and accessories necessary for full SWC/Bluetooth functions with the N7... Thoughts?

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gunz4me · 03-04-2013, 03:17 PM

I'm lazy and would do the Parrot Asteroid Smart over the Nexus 7. Why? Because the time, money, and effort to integrate the Nexus 7 is greater than dropping in something that is ready to go out of the box.

Ninja IRL · 03-04-2013, 08:31 PM

After looking at a few people's post and builds, it seems the best way would be to use a single din behind the N7... I'm curious as to best/cheapest model that has aux in, quality blu-tooth, and also allow u to retain SWC. Ideally a snug fit, something that would sit deep behind the N7 in the original stereo position with needing to flip/tilt/secure to much.

Ninja IRL · 03-04-2013, 08:44 PM

CNET review:
http://m.cnet.com/reviews/parrot-ast...nitor/35576795

gunz4me · 03-05-2013, 09:14 AM

I read a major buzzkill on the parrot unit yesterday. It takes 23 seconds to power up!

Ninja IRL · 03-05-2013, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunz4me

I read a major buzzkill on the parrot unit yesterday. It takes 23 seconds to power up!

...23 seconds isn't so bad apparently though... Look at the nexus 7 boot up!!... Nearly 50 seconds! I think the major difference to consider is the n7 probably would rarely completely shut down by rather be in stand by or sleep and then awake much faster.

http://youtu.be/wmRBmyBY22Q

phantomfozzy · 03-05-2013, 03:41 PM

When I do my tablet project i think I'm going to use the scosche controlfreq. It's a head unit with an app, so ill retain local radio, USB, iPod and phone interface and still be able to play audio via a2dp Bluetooth.

My only problem is where to put the head unit, because I actually use my glovebox.

Ninja IRL · 03-05-2013, 05:50 PM

Ooooo... Just announced the asus Fonepad... 7in tablet similar to the N7, but can also make calls... Looks like this should be considered as a N7 alternative...

03-04-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
Ninja IRL Scooby Newbie Member#: 274733 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OrYgun Vehicle: 2010 STi Hatch Blu	Parrot Asteroid Smart Vs Nexus 7 Hey guys. I've been considering undertaking a N7 install similar to zedix and metajames's builds however I stumbled across the parrot asteroid smart released this year at the CES... It's a double din with multiple USB inputs and other functionalities... However seems to lack total customizable features and apps that that N7 offers... Curious what everybody thinks about this simpler alternative for a less complicated build... Probable final costs are similar between the PAS and N7+single din deck and all the other wiring and accessories necessary for full SWC/Bluetooth functions with the N7... Thoughts? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

03-04-2013, 08:44 PM	#4
Ninja IRL Scooby Newbie Member#: 274733 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OrYgun Vehicle: 2010 STi Hatch Blu	CNET review: http://m.cnet.com/reviews/parrot-ast...nitor/35576795 Last edited by Ninja IRL; 03-04-2013 at 10:22 PM.

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03-04-2013, 03:17 PM	#2
gunz4me Scooby Newbie Member#: 305130 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: LFT Vehicle: 2012 WRX Satin White Pearl	I'm lazy and would do the Parrot Asteroid Smart over the Nexus 7. Why? Because the time, money, and effort to integrate the Nexus 7 is greater than dropping in something that is ready to go out of the box.

03-04-2013, 08:31 PM	#3
Ninja IRL Scooby Newbie Member#: 274733 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OrYgun Vehicle: 2010 STi Hatch Blu	After looking at a few people's post and builds, it seems the best way would be to use a single din behind the N7... I'm curious as to best/cheapest model that has aux in, quality blu-tooth, and also allow u to retain SWC. Ideally a snug fit, something that would sit deep behind the N7 in the original stereo position with needing to flip/tilt/secure to much.

03-05-2013, 09:14 AM	#5
gunz4me Scooby Newbie Member#: 305130 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: LFT Vehicle: 2012 WRX Satin White Pearl	I read a major buzzkill on the parrot unit yesterday. It takes 23 seconds to power up!

03-05-2013, 03:41 PM	#7
phantomfozzy Scooby Newbie Member#: 247113 Join Date: May 2010 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Vehicle: 07 FXT 4eat vf37 Obsidian Black Pearl	When I do my tablet project i think I'm going to use the scosche controlfreq. It's a head unit with an app, so ill retain local radio, USB, iPod and phone interface and still be able to play audio via a2dp Bluetooth. My only problem is where to put the head unit, because I actually use my glovebox.

03-05-2013, 05:50 PM	#8
Ninja IRL Scooby Newbie Member#: 274733 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OrYgun Vehicle: 2010 STi Hatch Blu	Ooooo... Just announced the asus Fonepad... 7in tablet similar to the N7, but can also make calls... Looks like this should be considered as a N7 alternative...