Seen new 8.4 android radio.

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Today was on Ali express and seen these new direct fit 8.4 android radio. Looks like keeps ac functions etc. Tempted since it's $300 and has tons of features, only thing I can't find info if it plays well with the alpine Amp. Here are some photos, one in car is not a ram but says it is Ram compatible.

 

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I upgraded my mp3 radio in my 2013 to a 2015 vp4 to get nav and HD radio a few years ago. Only thing I use is radio/HD radio and USB streaming or Bluetooth for music. Nav I rarely use since my area road work changes a lot. I might take a chance on this radio to get google maps etc. I would lose HD radio though. Wanted to see if anyone tried this with the alpine system and if backup cam is plug and play.

 

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Read through this before deciding what you want to change: https://www.ramforum.com/threads/aftermarket-head-unit-with-alpine-speaker-system.161896/

 

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I contacted seller and they specifically confirmed that it works with the factory Alpine Amplifier. I know it's Ali, but being the radio will control the climate controls on screen, this may work. In past I know about needing to add on canbus etc, I added a amp pro to control the 1600 watt Amp running 2 12s under back seat. Might bite the bullet and be a tester. I wanted one of the tesla style, but are twice as much and this looks oem. I noticed even the climate screen looks oem. I wouldn't even think it's a possibly to work as it is, except these are not standard Chinese android radios you normally see, they are specific to Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Maserati and 8.4 inch screen. Is only android radio I seen with 8.4 and built in mounting brackets.