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By Manisha Kanetkar | Wednesday | 12/12/2007
Just as GPS navigation products were a stand-out in the Portable Devices category, integrated GPS navigation systems went to the next level in the Automotive category this year. Packing a lot more into your dash, all-in-one in-car entertainment systems were a stand out. While it is simple and cheap to buy a portable GPS device, if you’re looking at a full blown speaker, head unit and visual system, an integrated GPS system is the next step. And,of course, the operative word this year was interconnectivity. Now systems connect to your iPod or similar, and even your mobile phone via Bluetooth. BEST OVERALL AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCT Winner:
Pioneer AVIC-HD3
www.pioneer.com.au | RRP: $3799 At the risk of sounding naff, we must note that Pioneer was actually the pioneer of in-car GPS navigation. While the company has been navigating the Japanese for years, this all-in-one system is its first offering in Australia – and it's a solid one! Incorporating a 30GB hard drive for storing music and other content, the unit is Bluetooth compatible, has a jack for plugging in your iPod, can control all your speakers and displays and also tell you where to go. The interface is slick and easy to use as well.
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