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I put the Atoto A6 pro in my F-250 2 years ago I think. Honestly if I were to do it over, I would not use THAT unit again. Just too slow for my liking. Newer units with better processors and more memory might be a different story.Thats the one Chinese brand I would Consider getting. I’ve seen a lot of good things about them. Would you say it’s worth it? They have probably gotten better since you got yours too
Not faulting Atoto, just not what I expected. I didn't expect something in par with a then current phone, but I expected better.
Since I found the Head Unit Reloaded app, I've used android auto with it more than the native apps.
I got maps working without too much issue, it was just too slow for my liking. I do like the dual USB as you mentioned, and 15 foot for Bluetooth is more than enough for my needs. I also like to stream SiriusXM from my phone, but that app lowers volume over Bluetooth. Could overcome that with hot spotting and running SiriusXM on the Atoto, but I didn't like hot spotting either. (Might be different with other phones/carriers) I also hated the built-in "android auto" app, called something like easy connect. Once I found HUR, it's been a lot better, but that bypass a lot of what makes an android head unit different.Knowing they have likely gotten better with some of the quirks I would say so, user interface was easy, I never did figure out the maps which was part of why I put out the $$ but not a big deal to me, the talking on the phone was good, two external USB was nice to keep a USB drive in the glove box, bluetooth range was about 15' outside of the vehicle but not a huge deal...
Not trying to encourage or discourage an Android or Atoto unit, just sharing my experience with the one I have. I think a newer S8 or what ever they have out now would be much better for me, but what I have works well enough for now.