I'll be getting some quotes this week in SoCal on installing a 7" Xenarc display. But, that's just for the dash work. All the wiring, etc. I'll be doing myself.

 

how big is that alpine screen??? and how much more is the navi??i was thinking about getting the xenarc touchscreen..but i heard that touch screens ruin the picture quality...is this true?? or even the pioneer unit from this site...best part is i can get the system for about $1300

http://qualitymobilevideo.com/Merchant2/me...Code=NAVSYS610T

 

I believe that's the 6.5" on that Alpine.

Not sure on the touchscreen ruining the picture "quality". On the Xenarc I know the brightness was about 1/3 less on a monitor with a touchscreen vs. one without a touchscreen. Maybe that's what they mean by quality.

I also purchased the ultra-bright upgrade for the Xenarc.

 

how do u like the xenarc product?? do u have any pictures with the xenarc monitor installed??? and what navi do u have hooked up to the monitor??

 

The Nav on my system is the Alpine NVE-N852A it will run you about $1700.00

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by FF2Skip

 

Don't know, I just ordered it and waiting for it to arrive, and then will be finding an installer to put it in the dash. I'll be putting a PC in the spare tire area with my amps and running CoPilot or something (haven't decided yet on nav software).

 

Just my $.02 but that seem's like alot of trouble to go through. I mean installing the PC and everything. The Alpine unit is small (mine is under the passenger seat) and it works great. Plus a PC is not really designed to be getting bounced around in a car. Again...Just my $.02

 

I agree, except I want to be able to run AEM software. We'll see how the PC holds up to the shock. I am installing a more shock proof hard drive than a typical PC or laptop drive. It's the same one used in my current Phatbox which has been pretty solid now for 3 years in the trunk.

 

Gotcha...Makes sense to use the PC when you add in the AEM software. Good Luck!