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Good android car stereo?

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I'm trying to find a good car stereo that runs android. It has to be a single din unit with a flip out screen as it's going in a classic mini and I want to be able to hide the screen when not in use, plus I'd like it to have a gps receiver. I've had a look on Amazon and eBay etc and I could only find 1 http://m.ebay.ie/itm/181471062653?nav=SEARCH it's a generic brand, being manufactured and shipped from China I'm not very confident about throwing down €300 on it. I also found a few on alibaba but it's the same story as with the one on eBay. Has anyone ever bought one of these units that they can vouch for or know of any good alternatives, any help would be really appreciated.

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I wouldn't really trust a no brand android stereo, if i were you i would hold and wait for the new android auto car stereos from pioneer, parrot, alpine and others.

 

Have you considered an android tablet dock and plug that into the car stereo? Because i think a flip out stereo would look out of place in a classic mini.

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Thanks for your reply. I thought the same about avoiding the generic brand Chinese units too so I think I will definitely steer clear of them. I didn't know any of those manufacturers were planning on releasing android head units so I'll definitely check them out. It's not a proper classic mini, it was built in 2001 and had a single din unit from the factory so mine wouldn't be out of place, just rather be able to hide the screen when not in use.

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