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Review on πŸš— DASAITA Android 10.0 Car Stereo for Subaru Forester XT/Impreza WRX 2008-2012 - In-Dash Octa Core Head Unit with 4GB RAM, 32GB Storage, GPS Navigation, and Free 8G Card + Updates by Scott Welch

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Good but not great.

**Updated 06/14/2020** Had to install a hardware power button because the device was stuck in sleep mode. The reset button is not real and otherwise requires unplugging the wiring harness, meaning the device has to be removed to get to it. Be prepared to put the switch in the glove box or other place to quickly switch the power supply as needed (once or twice a week).-1. Installation is easy as far as wiring goes, but don't expect a perfect console that fits. Top or bottom goes in, but getting both is almost impossible. I had to use a diamond file to modify the 4 center connectors in my dash and the 4 center bosses on the unit to fit both the top and bottom brackets - still not perfect.-2. It seems that the device "dies" and every few days a black screen appears on boot. To do this I have to unplug the unit from the dash and reconnect the main power harness. Not very impractical but not normal for a $550 device either.-3. No lock screen! If the device is stolen or in use, I recommend not having anything sensitive on it. I have a Frankenstein app to start app blocking services on boot, but it's not as easy as Tasker running on boot.-4. The screen brightness is too bright at night and the default brightness is not low enough, as is the maximum. Download a third party app to dim the brightness at night. +0. It's great to have Android in the car, but it has nothing to do with Dasaita and more with Google, so no points here. +1. The wiring really works and is easy to understand. Yes, you get a reversing camera. Yes, you get customizable steering wheel controls. +2. Touch is responsive and excellent. Speed feels good. Scroll fur.+3. The sound quality is amazing! Huge improvement over stock.+4. 9 inches is quite a lot for a small cabin but I like it. A very stylish addition to the interior design. Immediately recognizable for other Subi drivers. +5. Using a BT ODB II dongle with Torque Pro adds value to the correct drivers. s design flaws and software bugs, but the effort is rewarded for the time the device actually works versus stock. Still worth buying, but understand that even at this price point, you're not buying a pristine premium. Check this out for yourself before you buy, but the effort is well rewarded for the time the unit actually works compared to stock. Still worth buying, but understand that even at this price point, you're not buying a pristine premium. Check this out for yourself before you buy, but the effort is well rewarded for the time the unit actually works compared to stock. Still worth buying, but understand that even at this price point, you're not buying a pristine premium. Check this yourself before you buy.

Pros
  • 5. Multiple Functions: Support Google Play and multiple languages. It features an external microphone, built-in Wi-Fi, adjustable lighting, USB ports, on/off line maps and a dual satellite positioning system. Support 3G/4G network, full RCA output with 4 outputs and 1 auxiliary output. Additional Functions: 3G/4G Dongle, TV Switch, OBD, TMPS and DVR Device.
Cons
  • old