Value add-ons among China-made models enable Internet use and pairing with smartphones. Units aid trips through GPS and suit different vehicles.

Navigates for Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda

Foryou General Electronics Co. Ltd
Designed for Volkswagen, SEAT and Škoda vehicles, the CE4MC8 model from Foryou is capable of navigating using a map stored in its microSD card. It runs on an ARM11 800MHz SoC processor and Windows CE 6.0. The 2-DIN unit plays Xvid, AVI, MKV, FLV, OGM, MPEG-1, 2 and 4, MP3, FLAC, APE and JPG files. Its 8in WVGA digital TFT LCD has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. Maximum power output is 4x30W. The PAL/NTSC-compatible multimedia player has a PLL tuner with 18 and 12 preset FM and AM channels.

Full HD

Gesang Electronic (HK) Ltd
The model GDM-6211 car multimedia player from Gesang has a capacitive multitouch panel with a full-HD 1,080-pixel screen. A 5.1-channel region-free DVD player is built-in. The unit is priced between $145 and $160, and is Wi-Fi- and 3G-enabled. It is powered by an A9 processor running on Windows CE 6.0. The model supports MirrorLink and OBD.

Allows Miracast streaming

Shenzhen DSUS Technology Co. Ltd
Shenzhen DSUS’ X10M model shares multimedia content with Android-powered smartphones through Miracast streaming. It has a 10.1in panel with a 1,0240x600-pixel screen and supports HDMI/MHL input. The car multimedia player has an SD card/USB reader, full-format decoder, FM/IR transmitter and built-in speakers. Power source is 6 to 18VDC. The unit is supported by an adjustable plastic bracket.

Control phone apps from Nissan X-Trail

Shenzhen Hengtu Technology Co. Ltd
Designed for the Nissan X-Trail, the model DNCS-AG201 car multimedia player from Shenzhen Hengtu can control apps on a range of smart phones. Compatible handsets include the Samsung Galaxy III and Note 2, and the Sony Xperia Z. The 2-DIN Bluetooth 4.0-enabled unit has built-in navigation, and plays MP3, WMA and JPEG files. It has a 9in WSVGA display with 1,024x600-pixel resolution. The PLL tuner has 18 and 12 preset FM and AM channels.

By-letter phonebook search

Shenzhen IYING Electronics Co. Ltd
The IY7127 model from Shenzhen IYING connects via Bluetooth to search by letter names in a phonebook. The phone number is displayed on the GPS interface. The multimedia player suits the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, runs on Windows CE 6.0 and uses a 533MHz SiRFatLas IV processor. The built-in microphone supports A2DP, handsfree call, call history and dial keyboard. The TFT LCD has a resolution of 800x480 pixels. DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, MPEG-4 DivX, VCD and SVCD playback are supported.

Motorized tilting panel

Shenzhen Trend Electronics Co. Ltd
The 1-DIN TRD-DS7003 model from Shenzhen Trend has a fully motorized 7in panel that can be tilted back and forth. It is compatible with DVD, VCDM, CD, MPEG-4, RMVB and AVI formats. The car multimedia player has GPS and A2DP Bluetooth functions, an FM/AM radio, 30 preset radio stations and a USB/SD slot. Power output is 4x45W. Audio control covers volume, bass, treble, balance and fade.