My W124 3 litre Turbo Diesel - Modernised.
My W124 3 litre Turbo Diesel - Modernised.
The Parrot - this particular head unit is very good. The original software is a bit troublesome and would sometimes crash, etc. It was quite annoying at first... but then there is a complete software update that's downloadable from Parrot's website and with it it works fine & fixes all the bugs it had when it came new. So all is forgiven.
With a smartphone it will find the music you want by voice command, or call someone up on your phone's directory. It also does some clever things with internet access and you can get a huge range of online radio stations, etc. It's recently been discontinued, but you can still buy it - not too expensive either.
I actually just bought another one for another car, to replace an iphone compatible Alpine head unit. The Parrot is much better. I must admit I only use it for my iphone and making calls in the car. I don't use internet in the car and have a different Navigation system... It wouldn't be safe to look down there much whilst driving!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaYP3WVD8DU
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-PF350001AA-...id+classic
There's also the Parrot Asteroid Smart, which is a 2 DIN unit which is even more clever, but it won't fit a W124 console. I bought it for our RV and plan to fit it soon.
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/
There's another Parrot head unit with lots of buttons you'll see on Amazon. I think that's a first generation. Avoid that. I think it's not so good as the two above.
Thanks - It wasn't my idea to use UV LED's - that's an option from Moman. I should have put LED's behind the trip meter as I did for the odometer but I forgot. Anyways, if i want to see the trip meter I can switch on the interior LED lighting, which is also very bright...
The Parrot - this particular head unit is very good. The original software is a bit troublesome and would sometimes crash, etc. It was quite annoying at first... but then there is a complete software update that's downloadable from Parrot's website and with it it works fine & fixes all the bugs it had when it came new. So all is forgiven.
With a smartphone it will find the music you want by voice command, or call someone up on your phone's directory. It also does some clever things with internet access and you can get a huge range of online radio stations, etc. It's recently been discontinued, but you can still buy it - not too expensive either.
I actually just bought another one for another car, to replace an iphone compatible Alpine head unit. The Parrot is much better. I must admit I only use it for my iphone and making calls in the car. I don't use internet in the car and have a different Navigation system... It wouldn't be safe to look down there much whilst driving!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaYP3WVD8DU
http://www.amazon.com/Parrot-PF350001AA-...id+classic
There's also the Parrot Asteroid Smart, which is a 2 DIN unit which is even more clever, but it won't fit a W124 console. I bought it for our RV and plan to fit it soon.
http://www.parrot.com/usa/products/
There's another Parrot head unit with lots of buttons you'll see on Amazon. I think that's a first generation. Avoid that. I think it's not so good as the two above.
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