Dension VS Dice
As there is soon to be a new arrival to the iPod Car Kit Market, We thought we would help you make up your mind and choose which product is the best for you. The two best products available at the moment are the Dension Gateway range (in this case the Gateway 100) and the new comer to the market the Dice iPod Car Kit.
As both of the products offer the same function, at a glance it is difficult to distinguish them. However there are key differences that set them apart.
The Dension Gateway 100 iPod Car Kit Key features –
-Wide compatibility range
-Digital quality Audio (CD or Greater)
-Various Extensions (upgrades include, Bluetooth adapter, CD Retention and AV (video) extender)
-ID3 Tagging (Depends on the Head-unit)
The Dice iPod Car Kit Key Features –
-Browse music Via Song, Artist, Album or Play-list
-Easy Connection to head-unit or Pre-wired Lead
-Digital Quality Music (CD or Greater)
-ID3 Tagging (Depends on the Head-unit)
-NO Extensions available (at this point in time)
|
Features |
Dension |
Dice |
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Connectivity |
OK |
Excellent |
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Sound Quality |
Excellent |
Excellent |
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Browse Function |
Ok |
Excellent |
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Extensions (Upgrades) |
Excellent |
Poor |
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Compatibility |
Excellent |
OK |
Summery
As a standalone unit the Dice iPod Car Kit is the better unit, its browsing ability and easy installation allows you to get more from you iPod, However the Dice is only currently available for BMW, Audi and VW. If you’re looking for more than an iPod car connection the Dension Gateway 100 is the one for you, the Gateway is available for the vast majority of cars and models and with the Bluetooth, AV extender and CD Retention Kit you can Create a multimedia centre in your car.
Overall we would recommend the Dice Kit as it offers much easier integration and is much more feature rich.