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Kenwood Excelon DNX8120 – Navigation system with DVD player, LCD monitor, digital player and radio

ashish — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:11:39 +0000

With one-touch access to entertainment, navigation, and Bluetooth technology, Kenwood’s DNX8120 is the ultimate all in one. A highly advanced in-dash system, the DNX8120 offers guidance by Garmin, premium NAVTEQ mapping, and built-in Bluetooth technology for hands-free cell phone operation and voice dialing. The DNX8120 provides superior sound quality, a 6.95″ touchscreen with advanced GUI, and the industry’s fastest access to iPod audio and video files.

Technical Details

- In-dash DVD/CD player with internal amplifier (22 watts RMS/50 peak x 4 channels) and 6.95″ touchscreen.
- Built-in memory for navigation with maps of Canada, USA, and Puerto Rico.
- Over 6 million points of interest, text-to-speech voice prompts.
- Optional Garmin FM traffic receiver.
- XM Traffic/Weather ready for live traffic and weather data, with optional XM tuner.

Customer Feedback

I bought this a few weeks after it first went on sale. Works great, takes some time getting used to the controls and all the different setting you can choose. Bluetooth works good also, sends a request to my phone whenever I start my car. Only took seconds to upload my entire address book from my Katana. Navigation works well also, but havn’t used that as much. I was very surprised it had a lot of the small unpaved roads that I sometimes travel on when I was driving. I also bought the Kenwood iP300V to play my iPod (80 GB Classic) through. Which works great, no glitches or freezing during any point. Plays the videos that are on my iPod also. Bottom line no problems so far it’s a great product and would recommend this to anyone looking for all these features for a great price.
Pros: Good Sound, great image; you can customize the interface, i actually connect this unit to my Zune and sounds great.Great Equaliazer, phone interface and Sound Dolby Pro Logic options.

Cons: Bluetooth doesn work perfect, the unit comes with the version 1.6 of the firmware i decide to update the software to the 1.7 and i can see some improve, but sometimes my phone disconnect from the unit.

Wilson Electronics SignalBoost 811214 Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit for Car and Building w, Magnet Mount Antenna and Cradle – Single User Solution

ashish — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 08:06:01 +0000

The SignalBoostTM Dual Band 800/1900 MHz Cellular Amplifier Kit is a single-user solution that boosts signal for a cell phone in the hands-free cradle. Increase your safety while driving and improve your cellular signal with Wilson’s new Cell Phone Cradle Plus! This plug-and-play kit amplifies the cellular signal of every U.S. cellular provider (Except iDEN/Nextel) and supports 3G data technologies such as HSDPA, EVDO and EDGE. The SignalBoost amplifier features up to 3 watts maximum output power. Power Control Logic ensures maximum output power is within cellular standards and protects cell sites from harmful interference. The SignalBoost kit Includes the 12-inch Magnet Mount Antenna, Hands Free Cradle with built-in antenna, and cigarette lighter power supply.

Product Features

- FCC and IC type accepted.
- Requires no physical connection to cell phone or data card (Velcro Patch).
- Dual band – Cellular and PCS.
- Up to 3 watts maximum output power.
- Provides high signal-to-noise ratio.

Customer Feedback

I often work in areas that have limited or no cell signal and a cell phone and email are the only means of communication. This Wilson booster is currently providing a full signal, where without it, I would be unable to use my phone. My neighbor has this unit and and it worked so good when I tried using it that I purchased a Wilson booster for my own use. Great solution to lousy signals.

Wilson Electronics 801212 Cell Phone Signal Booster Kit for Vehicle w, Low Profile Antenna – for Multiple Users

ashish — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:54:06 +0000

The Wilson Mobile Wireless 3 Watt Cellular Amplifier has been carefully engineered to significantly improve the performance of your cell phone or wireless data card in mobile applications for any U.S. Cellular Provider (Except iDEN/Nextel). Together with an outside Antenna, the Amplifier’s State-of-the-art technology is designed to increase your cellular signal up to 10 times, reduce disconnects and dropouts and increase data communication rates needed for 3G technologies. This unit provides a wireless communication to any cell phone and/or data card within the vehicle and will work for multiple cell phones or data cards simultaneously. The Dual Band Mobile Wireless 824-894/1850-1990 MHz Smart Technology Amplifier kit comes with everything you need, including a 12-Inch Magnet mount antenna our 3 Watt Amplifier, internal antenna, & cigarette lighter power source. Call our fully staffed Tech Department for questions or help at 866-294-1660.

Product Features

- Greatly extends cellular signal range for both voice and data.
- Allows multiple phones and data cards to be used simultaneously.
- Supports CDMA, TDMA, GSM & AMPS, in addition to 3G data protocols such as HSDPA, EVDO & EDGE.
- Up to 3-watts maximum output power.
- Plug-and-play kit ? Everything you need is in the box!

Customer Feedback

This unit comes with a “Hersey bar” antenna that goes inside the car.
I have found that the best way to use it with the Storm is to Velcro it to the antenna. I also Velcro the antenna to my dash and just pull the antenna cell phone combination off to use and make calls.
I have also found that I can use this combination to tether my cell to my computer and use it as a data modem.
Perhaps the only thing that would be better for my situation is to have a smaller Hershey bar antenna that would just fit the back of the Storm or iPhone. I have been consistently pleased with Wilson Electronics products.
They have been durable and long lasting.
I have recommended them to friends without hesitation as well.

Wilson Electronics 841262 Dual Band Pro (800/1900 MHz) 62dB Cell Phone Signal Booster for Home or Office with Omni-Directional and Panel Antennas

ashish — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:37:56 +0000

The New 62 Db in Building Dual Band 75 Ohm Cellular Amplifier Kit for 800/1900 MHz Frequency for up to 10,500 Free Square Foot Home/Office that is easy to install. Tech Support Assistance available. The amplifier improves cellular signal (both voice and data) for all cellular providers operating on the 800 MHz frequency. Provides enhanced cellular signal for multiple cell phones and cellular data cards simultaneously. Comes complete with the following items: 801262 dB 75 Ohm DT Pro amp 301201 ? Outside Omni Directional Dual Band Antenna-301155 ? Panel Antenna, Coax lenths -( 1- 20? and 1-50?) and 2 barrel connectors F-female to F-female to combine lengths. Call our fully staffed Tech Department for questions or help at 866-294-1660.

Product Features

- Complete kit.
- Easy to install.
- Covers up to 10,500 free square feet.
- Covers 800/1900 MHz Frequency.
- Install Assistance Available through Tech Support.

Customer Feedback

I have been suffering through satellite internet for years and decided I would try to boost my cell signal into my home. I tried a few other options, until I decided to pony up the dough and get this one. Let me tell you, this was the BEST purchase I have ever made, and I am completely able to get signal to discontinue my $200 a month satellite service to the $48 data card plan with my cell phone company. The speed is much better and now I can take my data card anywhere I get cell signal. This cell booster is of exceptional quality and is very easy to install. I definitely recommend this to anyone who needs to boost their cell signal.