Comments on: Gadgetry, real and unreal http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html Saab 9-1, 9-3, 9-4x, 9-5, 9-7x News Thu, 10 Sep 2009 05:26:44 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: excitermp http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60660 excitermp Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60660 This aftermarket stuff is an all-in-one communication, media and navigation solution that includes the Kenwood system, the Radioscreen and all cables to connect the system with the Saab. The Kenwood headunit includes several different features: - Tuner - CD-/MP3-/WMA-/DVD-Player - USB-Input - Ipod-Interface - Video input - navigation system - Bluetooth hands-free kit - steering wheel control keys can be used - a rear-view backup camera can be installed optionally This solution costs 1799,-€ and it is compatible with a DVB-T tuner which can be connected optionally. But be careful: the manual Start and Timer are not available for the Block Heater or Park Heater for diesel engines. P.S.: The “Nightpanel” does not work with this system. This aftermarket stuff is an all-in-one communication, media and navigation solution that includes the Kenwood system, the Radioscreen and all cables to connect the system with the Saab.
The Kenwood headunit includes several different features:
- Tuner
- CD-/MP3-/WMA-/DVD-Player
- USB-Input
- Ipod-Interface
- Video input
- navigation system
- Bluetooth hands-free kit
- steering wheel control keys can be used
- a rear-view backup camera can be installed optionally
This solution costs 1799,-€ and it is compatible with a DVB-T tuner which can be connected optionally. But be careful: the manual Start and Timer are not available for the Block Heater or Park Heater for diesel engines.
P.S.: The “Nightpanel” does not work with this system.

]]> By: Shyang http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60624 Shyang Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:33:16 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60624 Saab has a Kenwood Navigational System available that retains the use of the steering wheel control. It is considered an original Saab part. The only problem is that not all dealers can get their hands on it because it costs an arm and a leg and Kenwood has a very high minimum order quantity. I have emailed MobilForum and they have replied that their solution retains the use of the steering wheel controls. This looks like a good alternative to the Kenwood Navigational System offered by Saab. Saab has a Kenwood Navigational System available that retains the use of the steering wheel control. It is considered an original Saab part. The only problem is that not all dealers can get their hands on it because it costs an arm and a leg and Kenwood has a very high minimum order quantity.

I have emailed MobilForum and they have replied that their solution retains the use of the steering wheel controls. This looks like a good alternative to the Kenwood Navigational System offered by Saab.

]]> By: Jan http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60576 Jan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:55:31 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60576 again...I really like the aftermarkt stuff because it's available for the 9-3 and 9-5. I was wondering if the "Nightpanel" also works with the different system? again…I really like the aftermarkt stuff because it’s available for the 9-3 and 9-5. I was wondering if the “Nightpanel” also works with the different system?

]]> By: Jeff http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60569 Jeff Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:30:48 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60569 +1 Vaidas - most where prototypes although one company does have a forklift that can do that by turning the wheels in opposite directions (ie. the front ones will reverse while the rear ones will go forward). +1 Vaidas – most where prototypes although one company does have a forklift that can do that by turning the wheels in opposite directions (ie. the front ones will reverse while the rear ones will go forward).

]]> By: Charles http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60564 Charles Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:41:36 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60564 Ooo I want that headunit, but I bet costs a pretty penny. Ooo I want that headunit, but I bet costs a pretty penny.

]]> By: joemama http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60557 joemama Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:55:35 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60557 There is none. I've been looking at one of these units for a while. This Kenwood is like the Pioneer Avic head unit. People have been installing these for a while now, but I don't think you can get the steering wheel controls to work. There is none. I’ve been looking at one of these units for a while. This Kenwood is like the Pioneer Avic head unit.

People have been installing these for a while now, but I don’t think you can get the steering wheel controls to work.

]]> By: Shyang http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60548 Shyang Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:10:49 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60548 If you look at the picture of the All in One Navigation System, it is a Kenwood head unit. Is it the same one as the Kenwood Saab Navigation System? So what is the difference since the Kenwood headunit offers all the features out of the box. If you look at the picture of the All in One Navigation System, it is a Kenwood head unit. Is it the same one as the Kenwood Saab Navigation System?

So what is the difference since the Kenwood headunit offers all the features out of the box.

]]> By: Vaidas http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60537 Vaidas Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:23:42 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60537 The parallel parking mod is not a new idea - in fact, it's been around for quite a while - I remember seeing photos of some old American cars (~1950s I think), possibly just prototypes, which had an extra wheel operating in exactly the same way :) The parallel parking mod is not a new idea – in fact, it’s been around for quite a while – I remember seeing photos of some old American cars (~1950s I think), possibly just prototypes, which had an extra wheel operating in exactly the same way :)

]]> By: Jan http://www.trollhattansaab.net/archives/2009/01/gadgetry-real-and-unreal.html#comment-60533 Jan Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:14:20 +0000 http://www.trollhattansaab.net/?p=11964#comment-60533 really cool feature, like it! really cool feature, like it!

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