AVH-W4400NEX In Dash Multimedia Receiver with 7" WVGA Clear Resistive Touchscreen Display

I purchased the Alpine iLX-007 a few years back, and was close to content. During my relationship with the iLX, I kept yearning for something more, though. "Ugh," I thought, "where is that damned lightning cable?" I would dream of the day that wireless CarPlay would be a real thing and I wouldn't need to remove my phone and look for the cable, fumble around trying to plug it all in and then locating a suitable resting place for my phone. On top of that, the iLX was pretty damn expensive for what was basically a radio (non-HD) and a screen to display CarPlay. No CD, no HD radio, no bluetooth(?!!?), no satellite radio, and no Android Auto? This is the price you pay as an early adopter, though. THEN, "What's this? Alpine released the iLX-107 which has wireless CarPlay? Yeah, okay, I can get behind that. I'm sure they've added a few more features as well, to up their own game. What? No? It's the same damn radio as the 007, just with wireless CarPlay? They want the same exorbitant price, too?" ... so I waited. And waited. And waited... Finally, after randomly checking in on wireless CarPlay news, *BOOM*, Pioneer releases three new head units that support wireless CarPlay and so much more! Oh, so much more! Now I get HD radio, bluetooth, CD AND DVD player with a flip-down display that also shows off an SDcard slot. And I get Android Auto which is also wireless? Immediately I order new underwear. I can even customize the splash screen and background image. Wow, I get to customize the color of the physical buttons to match my OEM AC controls, too? Doesn't get much better. My only real complaint about this unit is the appearance and physical button options. I'm very much into the minimalist look with simple lines and these buttons scream early 2000 car stereos, meh. Also, why the hell don't I get dedicated skip and back buttons? I have two buttons that seemingly do the same thing and a "go back" menu button that really serves no purpose since a "go back" button is displayed throughout all the menus on the screen. Instead of a quick feel with the hand and a simple click, I have to feel for a physical button that brings up a submenu which I have to look at in order to hit the skip or back button when playing audio. Really? Despite that, I still absolutely love this head unit, and can truly appreciate CarPlay even on my short commutes. Downside - I' definitely going to be using a lot more phone data with my phone streaming music all the time now, instead of the few long drives I take where I would take the time to fumble through hooking up my phone with the old iLX-007. Must buy, especially at $540.

I installed the unit in a 2010 Subaru Forester Limited. All I needed was the Maestro MRR and SU1 harness and everything worked great. Hadn't installed a car stereo in many years, just took my time, slow and easy. Love the radio, sounds so much better than the stock Clarion unit that came with the car. Car play with iPhone is great, touchscreen responsive. I was worried that it was going to be an old unit, but was made in May 2019, already had latest firmware. All steering wheel controls work normally, microphone on drivers visor clear for phone calls and siri. Trying to love my car again, this goes along way.

great unit but after 2 years i have dust under the screen, which is perminent unless i get it repaired,or replaced ,,, so u know its not sealed like it should have been and over time dust will get in under the screen... updated :::: may 2021 Unit crapped out and is in a loop trying to reloaded its software..There's a fix but you need to open the unit and replaced the internal SD card which Pioneer does not supply you have to go on eBay or search the web for the internal cards firmware You cant just use the updated firmware from their website) ..There's a few videos on YouTube of how to repair it... I tried emailing pioneer about this problem and gave them every chance to send me a new SD card ..They gave me the runaround and I also said I will be giving my honest opinion on Amazon about pioneers practices..Here I am.. My advice about the unit stick with Kenwood.. If you do buy pioneer After the warranty is up open the unit and copy the internal SD card so you have a back up File of the firmware.. The internal SD card is very cheaply made No surprising it didn't last long.. I will never buy a pioneer again customer service is nonexistent and they do not stand by their brand remember.... this is this a software issue Very easy for them to post the actual correct software to put up on their website to help people that are dealing with this problem ....they chose not to help me.. I Used the unit Once a week for about 2 1/2 years

Product comes with everything you need to get it running, just pick up your vehicle adaptor and faceplate and your good to go