SONY XAV-W1 - GREAT DESIGN, UGH-QUALITY VIDEO AND SACD PLAYBACK MAKE SONY'S FIRST DOUBLE-DIN SOURCE UNIT A WINNER

摘要

At a time when many manufacturers are creating double-DIN source units that include navigation as a major function and selling point, it may puzzle some consumers that Sony decided to make their first double-DIN unit strictly a media player. The first thing people asked when they had a chance to experience the XAV-W1 in our test vehicle was: Where's the nav? Of course, I responded by telling them to get lost, forget navigation and enjoy the music! I loaded the vehicle with a box of CDs, DVDs and SACDs (thanks, Telarc) and for a month I drove around town with the volume high and without voice guidance. Needless to say, I did get lost now and then. But it was worth it.