A long product that is useless for the analog generation !? The pros and cons of rapidly spreading display audio

Advantages & Disadvantages of Rapidly Popular Display Audio

Display audio that is nice to be able to operate like a smartphone but difficult to use for digital tone deafness

Navigation and music are indispensable for driving. I think that everyone is in-vehicle in some form, but for the past few years, display audio that utilizes apps such as smartphones and tablets has been attracting attention as genuine optional products and aftermarket products. Display audio is attracting attention as a new style of in-car entertainment machine, as opposed to the conventional in-vehicle unit that integrates navigation functions and audio & visual functions. In fact, the number of options as genuine options has increased, and new products are appearing one after another, mainly in major brands, in the aftermarket. [Image] A comfortable display when you use it. See the beauty of audio in a photo.

"Advantage" is the convenience of being able to use the smartphone app as it is

Needless to say, the feature of display audio is that by connecting via "Android Auto" or "Apple CarPlay", compatible apps on smartphones and tablets can be used as they are in the car. The app icon displayed on the monitor screen of the unit is the same design as the smartphone, so it is easy to understand without hesitation. Map apps and navigation apps for smartphones update maps in near real time, and update costs are free (may be charged depending on the function). Depending on the model, some voice operations are also possible. If you add the merit of display audio, you can also mention that the product price is cheaper than the integrated AV navigation machine. The market price is often less than 100,000 yen even for high-end models, and some entry models can be purchased for the 30,000 yen range.

"Disadvantage" is to consume data communication such as smartphones

Then, are there any disadvantages? Display audio basically depends on the connected smartphone. Therefore, data communication is basically required to do anything. With the car navigation function, the amount of data communication used varies depending on the application used, the distance and time used, the number of reroutes, etc., so it cannot be said unconditionally, but be careful if you have a contract with a minimum communication plan. The point you want to do. In places where the radio waves of mobile communication cannot be picked up, the navigation function may stop. In addition, many basic display audio products do not have a CD or DVD playback function. Even if you use the music app on your smartphone for music, selecting a model is the key to watching video on display audio, and you can use a unit with a DVD playback function or a model that has an HDMI terminal and is compatible with an external terrestrial digital tuner. You have to choose. Also, if you have this HDMI terminal, you will be able to mirror with your smartphone, and you will be able to enjoy video applications. Considering this, if you are switching from an AV navigation device so far, it is safe to choose the top model equipped with this and that. If you don't watch the video and use the smartphone app for music, the basic model will suffice.