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Old 05-19-2006, 04:06 PM
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When we will see HU like this in our stores?
It looks like American top of the line Eclipse in Japan is the lowest model. Some of those units are sick, even navigation shows actual buildings and trees, but I guess it depends on the actual software.
http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/eclipse...06d/index.html

Any clues when new models are coming in?
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:16 PM
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never. the American Public is stupid. we are 10 years behind everything Japan has technoloywise...and I'm not kidding.
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:26 PM
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This one is even cooler...

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...&q=avn&pl=true
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by skierxx5556
now that is nice...we need that to come stock in maximas by the year 2012.
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:47 PM
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On the link that I posted they have this model.
This is what I don't understand, if technology is there why not sell the same toys for us.
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Old 05-19-2006, 04:56 PM
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That would be nice.
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Theres not enough demand for it in the US market.
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Old 05-19-2006, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Theres not enough demand for it in the US market.
Bit of a catch 22 there. If we can't buy them, how can we generate any demand? =(
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Old 05-19-2006, 07:41 PM
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Yep, here's the dual display from that google video:

http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/eclipse...5hd/index.html
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Theres not enough demand for it in the US market.
yep, I agree. the population cares more about american idol than watching it on a sick eclipse TV in their car. it's sad but true.
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Old 05-19-2006, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bollwerk
Bit of a catch 22 there. If we can't buy them, how can we generate any demand? =(

Its a generalization. Mnaufacturers poll the public by what they will/will not buy. Its sad but true. Hence the reason Denon is no longer available for mobile audio.
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Old 05-19-2006, 09:48 PM
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Not to mention the added incurred costs such as marketing and others that it takes to diffuse technology over to us. When an innovation is introduced, there is a certain amount of adoption, and process of adoption that takes place. It always originates at the manuf (Japan) and takes time to make its trail over.
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Old 05-20-2006, 05:23 AM
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What it all comes down to is that Don needs to start his own brand of high quality mobile audio products. Org members get a 75% discount...

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Old 05-20-2006, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by CKOTuHA
It looks like American top of the line Eclipse in Japan is the lowest model. Some of those units are sick, even navigation shows actual buildings and trees, but I guess it depends on the actual software.
http://www.fujitsu-ten.co.jp/eclipse...06d/index.html

Any clues when new models are coming in?

it's funny, I see a swastika on the lower half of the display.
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Old 05-20-2006, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by tavarish
it's funny, I see a swastika on the lower half of the display.
Holy sh*t, you're right! Is that a Japanese character?
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Originally Posted by tavarish
it's funny, I see a swastika on the lower half of the display.
The swastika is a holy symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
The word swastika is derived from the Sanskrit svastika (in Devanagari, स्वस्तिक), meaning any lucky or auspicious object, and in particular a mark made on persons and things to denote good luck.
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Originally Posted by Kevlo911
The swastika is a holy symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
The word swastika is derived from the Sanskrit svastika (in Devanagari, स्वस्तिक), meaning any lucky or auspicious object, and in particular a mark made on persons and things to denote good luck.
Hehe, I'm ignorant...
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima





There is an exact unit like this for sale on ebay.
Shipping of course is from Japan, but the price is not that bad.
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Old 05-21-2006, 01:12 PM
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Don hit the nail on the head. It's the stupid American Public that has bought into the chrome bling thing, fancy looks, and not really soundand also into "bargain" music as a whole. People here have to sell what sells. Most people arent' willing to spend big money on a head unit or amp. Apparently people in Japan are....

Heres a site that exports Japanese stuff here to the US. Tons of good stuff you can't find in stores here. enjoy...

http://www.audiocubes.com/category/Car+Audio.html

hmmm whatever a swastica means in other cultures....i think i'll pass on that. I know what it means to my culture.
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