I'm aware of the Parrot, but am looking for alternatives. Ideally I'd like a headunit that offers Android functionality, but doesn't need a 3g data sharing plan from a cell phone company... where I can just turn my phone into a hotspot and have the stereo access data wirelessly either by wifi or bluetooth. Anyone know if such a thing exists yet?

 

If it does I want one LOL

 

My alpine with the Bluetooth addon streams music directly from my phone

 

I think Parrot is the only one that makes HU that runs Android as the OS. There are a few HUs such as the KD-X50BT that offer a controls specific to Android.

 

Expect lots of Android friendly headunits in the next coming months

 

See, for me, the ideal head unit would include the following:

• minimum 22w RMS internal amp
• 6 preamp outputs with dedicated subwoofer output
• runs Android on capacitive touchscreen
• includes a native version of Google Maps/Nav
• Runs Android apps natively using wifi/bluetooth tethering to your smartphone for any data usage

The Pioneer Appradio 2 is *almost* there, but it's still pretty lacking in the hardware department (14w RMS? seriously?)