don't get me wrong it's good to see a high quailty display...but like £225/$230 nope.....that can not be justified when the carpuride ones are under half that cost with multiple size options availible and even waterproof ones for bikes....they are the go-to in this space and it seems everyone just wants to knock them off. That price can't be justified to have a few more frames for something that is effectivley a play pause button for spotify and maps thats not on your phone. There are many very cheap units also availbe going as low as £30/$35 or so on the likes of ebay and amazon. So if you like the idea of not having to rip your existing head unit out...please do some googling before wasting money. Don't get me wrong it has a nice UI and a smoother feeling screen, but that if it was like £150 or so maybe an option. Love the video on explaining and very well thought out but please please please never call a range rover a "truck" they don't have a bed.
I'm not 100% sure, though the magnetic release makes it really easy to take out of the car when you park it. I recommend reaching out to MINIX directly to see if they have better info on high heat.
Since this is really an interface for CarPlay and Android Auto, you can't install apps on it directly. You can use any compatible app once you're connected to CarPlay and Android Auto though! As for the wallpaper, in Android Auto it will match your phone's wallpaper.
What is the advantage of using dual Bluetooth? I have Bluetooth on my Toyota Yaris 2013 OEM stereo, but it tends to skip often with the BT on my iPhone 11. Less with my wife’s iPhone 13. Will the Minix take Bluetooth/Carplay audio and feed it through the aux line? Hoping that a newer BT chip that Minix likely has would rid me of the skips.
If connect the unit via AUX, your phone will connect to the unit for CarPlay, and the unit will route the audio to the car via AUX. The Minix has bluetooth 5.0 so it should work well with your phone, though if you want to eliminate bluetooth altogether you can connect via USB for CarPlay as well.
It was just made available for pre-order! There's a 10% discount for pre-orders bringing it down to $225, and it looks like it will ship later this month
First of all, it’s not the same as the item you mentioned. The dimensions are different (narrower bezels), doubled the RAM, different magnetic mount design, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, better built-in speaker, stronger Wi-Fi/BT antennas, etc. Please don’t judge simply because the appearance is similar (just like smartphones)… Carplay and Android Auto are not designed to run with multi-touch by the way, they don’t think this is safe for drivers.
The total size increase from 8.9in to 10.3in is more than you might expect! 60 fps in CarPlay is nice to have, and will make it feel smooth like a smartphone. Android Auto does not run at 60fps yet, so if that's what you use it may not be relevant.
@@corpsevibes7176 Hi, it’s not the same as the item you mentioned. The dimensions are different (narrower bezels), doubled the RAM, different magnetic mount design, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, better built-in speaker, stronger Wi-Fi/BT antennas, etc. Please don’t judge simply because the appearance is similar (just like smartphones)… however we do appreciate your interests, thanks
Since the unit is standalone, you wouldn't be able to change tracks with the steering wheel buttons, but you would be able to adjust the volume with them if you connect it via AUX, Bluetooth, or FM.
No it’s not, different dimensions, different specs (2x more RAM), different mount design, different speaker quality, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, etc, just so many differences
Finally, I found one for my 2018 Tacoma with Android less then 20 minutes. Thanks.
This is exactly what I need for our 1980's RV! I want to update the old stereo.
this is one of the reasons that we develop this product, thanks
@@hkminix3641Is there a model with a light sensor on it?
I love to see it done as a permanent mount!!
This looks like a really good option to be honest.
I give thump up to your videos before i even start to watch it because i know its going to be amazing 👏.
Thank you!
so wonderful beautiful video Nick i love it see so nice
It is Carpodgo T3
I have one
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Where can i find a compatible reverse camera for it cause all the reverse call i bought doesn't fit in the reverse port
60fps really makes a difference!
It does!
Only three factory screen pictures? Can i upload my pictures? And can i change to custom startup screen?
don't get me wrong it's good to see a high quailty display...but like £225/$230 nope.....that can not be justified when the carpuride ones are under half that cost with multiple size options availible and even waterproof ones for bikes....they are the go-to in this space and it seems everyone just wants to knock them off. That price can't be justified to have a few more frames for something that is effectivley a play pause button for spotify and maps thats not on your phone. There are many very cheap units also availbe going as low as £30/$35 or so on the likes of ebay and amazon. So if you like the idea of not having to rip your existing head unit out...please do some googling before wasting money. Don't get me wrong it has a nice UI and a smoother feeling screen, but that if it was like £150 or so maybe an option.
Love the video on explaining and very well thought out but please please please never call a range rover a "truck" they don't have a bed.
I would like to see how this device
Performs in a hot weather like Arizona. Does it have heat protection like phones do?
I'm not 100% sure, though the magnetic release makes it really easy to take out of the car when you park it. I recommend reaching out to MINIX directly to see if they have better info on high heat.
The housing is designed to withstand 90C (194F) and the chipset is designed to handle up to 85C (185F)
Does this have a youtube app on it? And can you customize the homescreen display with like a car brand logo or something else?
Since this is really an interface for CarPlay and Android Auto, you can't install apps on it directly. You can use any compatible app once you're connected to CarPlay and Android Auto though! As for the wallpaper, in Android Auto it will match your phone's wallpaper.
@@frenchineer Thanks so much!
I see the moustache is coming on , very nice .
lol thank you
What is the advantage of using dual Bluetooth? I have Bluetooth on my Toyota Yaris 2013 OEM stereo, but it tends to skip often with the BT on my iPhone 11. Less with my wife’s iPhone 13. Will the Minix take Bluetooth/Carplay audio and feed it through the aux line? Hoping that a newer BT chip that Minix likely has would rid me of the skips.
If connect the unit via AUX, your phone will connect to the unit for CarPlay, and the unit will route the audio to the car via AUX. The Minix has bluetooth 5.0 so it should work well with your phone, though if you want to eliminate bluetooth altogether you can connect via USB for CarPlay as well.
The unit it’s self is good but the wobbling arm would drive me MAD
I see what you mean! It's not as noticeable in person as in the footage fortunately. I also think the more permanent mount would be steadier.
I need one!!!
you can! 😊
60Hz does not mean it has 60fps, like you made it sound. It may run at 60fps though, idk. 60Hz displays are extremely common.
It runs at 60fps with apple CarPlay!
It does run at true 60fps, most devices are 30fps or even 15fps only.
You should've recorded this in 60fps and uploaded that way too just so we could really see if it's 60fps or not.
How much is this? This looks just like the carpodgo T3 and if it's cheaper I might buy this instead.
It was just made available for pre-order! There's a 10% discount for pre-orders bringing it down to $225, and it looks like it will ship later this month
How is the mic for this unit?
does the buttons on the steering wheel work on it ? like lowering the volume or increasing it
If you connect the unit via Bluetooth, AUX, or FM, the volume is controlled by your car so the steering wheel volume buttons will work!
Looks exactly same as carpodgo t3. Does this minix comes with multitouch navigation?
First of all, it’s not the same as the item you mentioned. The dimensions are different (narrower bezels), doubled the RAM, different magnetic mount design, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, better built-in speaker, stronger Wi-Fi/BT antennas, etc. Please don’t judge simply because the appearance is similar (just like smartphones)… Carplay and Android Auto are not designed to run with multi-touch by the way, they don’t think this is safe for drivers.
How would you compare this to your other recent review, the Carpuride W103 Pro ?
I think the form factor is the biggest difference, so consider what size you want for your car if you are comparing them.
@@frenchineer both are similar sizes, is 60 hz of Minix worth extra over Carpuride ?
The total size increase from 8.9in to 10.3in is more than you might expect! 60 fps in CarPlay is nice to have, and will make it feel smooth like a smartphone. Android Auto does not run at 60fps yet, so if that's what you use it may not be relevant.
how different is this compared to a carpod go t3?
I feel like it’s just the same product
@@corpsevibes7176 Hi, it’s not the same as the item you mentioned. The dimensions are different (narrower bezels), doubled the RAM, different magnetic mount design, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, better built-in speaker, stronger Wi-Fi/BT antennas, etc. Please don’t judge simply because the appearance is similar (just like smartphones)… however we do appreciate your interests, thanks
does the streering wheel buttons work to change tracks and volume?
Since the unit is standalone, you wouldn't be able to change tracks with the steering wheel buttons, but you would be able to adjust the volume with them if you connect it via AUX, Bluetooth, or FM.
Will this work with a flagship Samsung phone or iPhone with iOS 17? most of them don't.
I tested it with an up to date S23 and an iPhone 14 on iOS 17.5.1, so it works with current phones!
Where can I buy this, it's not on their website yet?
It's releasing soon, so I'll add a link when it's available!
Hi again, I wanted to let you know the unit is available for pre-order with a 10% discount!
that's a carpodgo :)
No it’s not, different dimensions, different specs (2x more RAM), different mount design, different speaker quality, natively integrated with ambient light sensor, etc, just so many differences
60fps with 4K?serious?
The screen is 1920x720 and runs at 60fps with CarPlay! Not 4K but still very sharp and smooth
Nice display for pubg mobile