BHPian hemant.kamat<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n Having used (suffered) the Smartplay Studio system in my new Ertiga ZXi (O) for a week, I’m giving serious thought to replacing the OEM unit with an aftermarket one. Reasons being:<\/p>\n I’m currently considering the Blaupunkt Ft. Lauderdale 900 @ \u20b928500 (after \u20b95000 off on exchange of OEM unit). Fitment by the dealership at no extra cost with a 2-year Blaupunkt India warranty. Plus, there’s a bundled free Blaupunkt Rear View camera worth \u20b93000.<\/p>\n While the dealership is claiming that it supports downloading Google Maps & Dashboard apps from the Play Store, they are unwilling to open the sealed box for a demo of the system. I’d greatly appreciate it if any fellow BHPian owner could confirm this.<\/p>\n Also suggested was the Woodman X9 @ \u20b920000 with a free Night Vision AHD Camera. However, fitment will be done by the car accessories shop at extra cost and the bundled 1 year warranty is questionable. No buyback on the OEM unit.<\/p>\n Your thoughts and recommendations are welcome. Thanks!<\/p>\n Here’s what BHPian Kosfactor<\/strong> had to say about the matter:<\/p>\n Avoid changing the HU unless you have plenty of money to spend. Whatever is being sold as Blaupunkt is really something else, they have given their brand name to anyone who makes just about anything – it’s not the same company of the old days.<\/p>\n Check with another phone to see how the existing system responds, perhaps use a different cable etc.<\/p>\n If you are planning to change the HU, go for Pioneer or Sony. Sure, they do cost a bit more but at least it will still retain the car audio part of it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
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