Dual Electronics’ XDVDN8190 and XDVDN8290 Head Units Unveiled

Dual XDVDN8190

Dual XDVDN8290

Dual has unveiled a whole line of automobile head units lead by the two products, XDVDN8190 and XDVDN8290.

“Today's automotive environment can be the center of entertainment and communications,” said Robb Groner, Vice President of Product Development, Dual Electronics Corp. “People are comfortable with Bluetooth phones, iPods and DVDs, and navigation systems are fast becoming necessity for anyone behind the wheel. With our new line of multimedia head units, we set out to create a variety of models that bring these functions together, in a way that's simple to operate, and very accessible for the mass market consumer."

The two units are being prided as systems which could rival their costly factory-installed counterparts. XDVDN8190 is single-DIN and 240 watts while XDVDN8290 is double-DIN and 300 watts. Both are expected to retail at USD$1,199. The former features a 7-inch LCD touchscreen while the latter's LCD measures 6.5-inches. They both feature Bluetooth connectivity, audio and video playback, GPS navigation, as well as an interface for iPod controls which also displays the tracks' metadata. The units have built-in microphone for taking calls hands-free while the LCDs can display the called information.