jaime_g

I need your guys' input. I want to buy one of these soon. I do get lost often and would like a nice in-dash navigation system to assist me, plus a nice entertainment system for everyone on the long trips.

Kenwood DNX7100
Panasonic Strada CN-NVD905U

Please, don't recommend any windshield mount GPS-only systems or DVD-based navigation systems. And don't refer to CNET ratings, CNET is horrible. I've been researching both very much and it's a tough decision for me. I like both. But I can only have one! Please guys, your input. Price is of no matter. I am not concerned with that. I am only concerned with functionality, ease of use, etc.

Thanks, guys. I appreciate it.

quest51210

buy my Kenwood DDX6019 with the GArmin Navi...its the same as the DNX7100. i am willling to be pretty negotiable on this one since its sitting on a shelf here at the house.

quest51210

if you do not buy mine, the Kenwood will be the easiest to use out the box. when i was an installer i sold more DNX's than any Pioneer, Panasonic, or Eclipse unit combined.

The Strada falls short in that it not only does not come with a remote, but it wiull never be remote compatible. The Strada also has navigation glitches which is a software issue. The Ipod control is not as fluid as any of the Kenwood units. The bluetooth adapter on the Panasonic is also a joke since it can only do incoming calls...pretty weak.

the only good thing is that both units can be had for less than $800 BNIB

jaime_g

do i need to get a harness to keep my steering wheel controls?

candid228

Kenwood by name alone is my choice, added extra, is that it IS better supported. I agree with quest.......

quest51210

actually the Pioneer units have a stronger following, but have plenty of gliches and strong points as well.