Group Buy / EOI new generation DNS head units (RNS-510 alternative)

[Mister Jim Lahey]

I have been watching this DNS thread very closely to consider a potential upgrade, but to be honest the more time passes, the less worthwhile it seems to be getting.

Same here. It started with a rainbow and now it's pelting down turds.

[benoz11]

Well I don't have an ANS so the DNS, even with bugs for a while will still be better than my RCD310. I'm in for the early order.

[raymondtrudeau]

I agree with you I have the rcd 310 now so the dns looks good now.

Well I don't have an ANS so the DNS, even with bugs for a while will still be better than my RCD310. I'm in for the early order.

[moda]

Early order going through today?

[raymondtrudeau]

Early order going through today?

lets hope so...I have been waiting along time for this day

[kwalsh24]

lets hope so...I have been waiting along time for this day

Ditto, I hope to hear some good news soon! Cant wait to get this thing installed and kick off my road trip with a new toy lol

[swong]

Any update on whether you know if there will be any hardware changes in between the early and later batch?

[kwalsh24]

I sure to hell hope there isnt. That would suck! If there was,they would likely re brand it a different model just to make us want to buy it instead, which was my initial worry with the delays

Any update on whether you know if there will be any hardware changes in between the early and later batch?

[swong]

I sure to hell hope there isnt. That would suck! If there was,they would likely re brand it a different model just to make us want to buy it instead, which was my initial worry with the delays

Yep... if there aren't anymore hardware changes, only software bug fixes, then I'd be inclined to go with the early batch and just update the firmware as the fixes come out.

Also regarding the add-on modules, are these hardware additions that will require the services of a professional installer to install? (Hence adding to the overall cost?) Or is a novice DIY possible?

[kwalsh24]

Yep... if there aren't anymore hardware changes, only software bug fixes, then I'd be inclined to go with the early batch and just update the firmware as the fixes come out.

Also regarding the add-on modules, are these hardware additions that will require the services of a professional installer to install? (Hence adding to the overall cost?) Or is a novice DIY possible?

Hmm yeah, I really hope that any hardware changes are just the modules themselves that would have to be added onto the device. However, no clue how you would install them, curious if it would be an internal or external module, if its external where the hell would it go? Last time I had my car apart I dont recall there being any more room in there.