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Originally Posted by jaykay
I will definitely look into a straight mini install as you have done. Do you find the SIM card model useful or do you hotspot with your mobile phone? I guess it is tricky to access once imbedded.....but does look clean. Can you attache gps modules before it goes in? The app radio face is a bit messy for my taste.
The current app radios are double din are touted to work all applications just the mini would.....never tried one though....using a mini right now!
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Originally Posted by Shehadehd
Only the mini with 4g capabilities will have a gps in it. I don't know of a way to add a GPS otherwise. The 'sum card model' is the 4g one, and in my view, it's absolutely necessary... Unless you are willing to tether from an iphone every time.
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You definitely want to get the mini with the GPS/LTE chip installed. If you buy used, it won't be that much more, if you buy new, it is an extra $128 I believe. You can buy an external GPS but cost wise, it is about the same as getting it built in and then you would have another device that needs to be charged.
Amazon.com: Dual Electronics XGPS150A Universal Bluetooth GPS Receiver for Portable Devices: Electronics
The other advantage of the mini over APP Radio is screen size and of course customization. I have my home screen set to be fairly clean with only the apps that I use most in the tray. I swipe to get to the other apps that aren't as frequently used. You also aren't limited to the apps that Pioneer supports. The mini is not hard to access, the wings on the horseshoe pop out without much effort. I have the mini set to sync via wifi which it does from the garage. All in all, it is one of those great bang for the buck mods. I bought a used horseshoe so I can go back to stock anytime.