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Differences between ViewTech2005 & Pac-Audio VCI-X ?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Areometer, Mar 4, 2005.

  1. Areometer

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    Has any one received their ViewTech2005 from Coastal Dave yet? Is there even an ETA? Has Coastal Dave replied your email inquiries lately? Well I don't have much luck so I wonder if the Pac-Audio VCI-X is a good alternative interface for backup camera & audio use.

    Coastal Dave ViewTech2005: http://www.coastaletech.com/viewtech_2005.htm

    Pac-Audio VCI-X: http://www.pac-audio.com/products/video.htm

    If I am not mistaken, the VCI-X can handle only one backup camera video input, while Coastal Dave's can accept 2x video inputs, 2x stereo audio inputs, etc. If this is right, then I have no choice but to wait for the ViewTech2005 as it can do so much more......

    Thanks.

    [img=left:ba12f70347]http://www.pac-audio.com/products/images/vcix-front-silver.jpg[/IMG]
     
    #1 Areometer, Mar 4, 2005
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    Well, I just called & the lady @ Coastal Tech said that the ETA for the ViewTech 2005 is another 4 - 6 weeks. So at least they answer phone calls, that's good.
     
    #3 Areometer, Mar 4, 2005
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    The VCI-X is the same as the #173 converter in this article: http://priuschat.com/forums/-vp58184.html#58184. The #173 is known to work with the Prius, but doesn't come with connectors, making it harder to install than Coastal's product.
     
    #4 brosnan, Mar 5, 2005
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    Thanks Mike for the info. I found out about VCI-X because of that thread. You & Frenchie taught me a lot. So feature-wise, the VCI-X also pales next to Coastal's, right?

    Sounds like ViewTech 2005 is the device to get.
     
    #5 Areometer, Mar 5, 2005
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    Yup - I think so based on what I've seen. We'll know for sure when user reports on the ViewTech2005 start rolling in.
     
    #6 brosnan, Mar 6, 2005
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