Pumpkin 2GB RAM Android 4.4.4 Car GPS Stereo

Thanks to the built-in quad core,it is very comfortable with faster response. The key feature of this Android radio is the quad core CPU with 2GB RAM. If using Facebook or a browser,you will quickly see the benefits.
Android 4.4.4 is currently installed on this device, but I’m sure PUMPKIN will  deliver an update to Android 5.1 soon(as they do with many other devices). But this is not important to me, because in the car, I see no advantage by an update.


Radio reception makes a very good impression and can keep up with the previously installed factory radio.


Hands-free works well, however, the supplied external microphone should be installed. 


Navi is impressively accurate and Google maps is already installed, an Internet connection is necessary however. But now there’s also a free offline alternatives (MapFactor or NAVIGON via Amazon).


The MediaPlayer is quite good, plays everything and all necessary setting options are also available. 


Installed apps worked with all desired programs (Zattoo, Amazon Music, TuneIN and co) without any problems.
Internet is absolutely necessary in my view for such a device, because it extends the possibility of unbeatable. For me, I have implemented it with a small router Huawei (E8372), it has no battery and thus addressed by the radio and, thanks to eBay from abroad also quite cheap to get.


Power consumption: Have measured before installation to the secure the operating and StandBy power consumption to avoid an empty battery. Result is quite good (better, yet without hesitation), operation without sound there are 1.2 about AH and StandBy (10 minutes after ignition off, not to change) are between 0.02 and 0.03 AH. 


Fazit: I’m absolutely convinced by this Android radio and can recommend to anyone who wants to listen to more than just music from USB. This device is very fast and suitable for resource hogging apps. Only the DAB extension connection is missing.


–by Alfredo

This is my third Pumpkin head unit that I have installed on my vehicles. I am very impressed with Pumpkin‘s customer service and the quality of their products. My emails were answered within the same or next day business day and the customer service was very helpful and polite. I will continue to support and purchase products from Pumpkin in the future.


As of this unit I’ll go over my opinions on the pros and cons.


Pros:
1. The boot speed is around 5-10 seconds which is lightning fast when it comes to an android unit.
2. The Pumpkin/Android OS is very easy to navigate and understand from all levels of users. its simple and clean but can also be customized to fit the more advanced user.
3. The audio quality is excellent. I have a 2007 Hummer H3 with the Monsoon system which alone is pretty impressive for a “factory” setup. With this head unit though it boosted the volume and clarity of both the on air radio and streaming music/downloaded mp3 library.
4. The screen is very bright (can be dimmed) and is very clear. I have watched movies on it from Netflix, Kodi, YouTube, ect. ranging from full HD1080p to 480.
5. As I just mentioned, I am more of an advanced user when it comes to the apps I use. I have yet to find a streaming/media app that did not work or function properly. Since this unit has android 6.0 Marshmallow Kodi works perfectly. I have installed Kodi on the 4.4 KitKat Pumpkin unit and it did work put had some issues getting to stream movies. I use Pandora to stream most of my audio but built in radio app works perfectly.
6. The design if very clean and low profile. The touch screen is very responsive and even with the lack of buttons the menu bar on the left side of the unit works flawlessly (side menu is illuminated red when the car lights are on).
7. Easy to wire and install. The installation took me around 2-3 hours. Since I had already installed a Pumpkin head unit my backup cam and GPS dongle were already there. The wiring if fairly straight forward just matching wire to wire and is modular to what options/extra peripherals (TV’s/monitors/cameras) you have. I also have a Bluetooth OBD2 adapter to monitor the vehicles performance using the Torque Pro app. (I highly recommend getting this). It tells you lots of helpful information plus if you have any fault codes it will show you what the problems are. The unit is also very light. It does not have that cheap feel because its light. They use an aluminum heatsink in the rear of the unit which drops a ton of weight. This part goes to the people who have installed double din units in the past, the heavier is definitely more of a pain especially for those rare occasion you have to let the unit dangle by the wires because your hands are full
8. It has a pretty decent storage capacity (hard drive space) for apps (2 gb) with built in 16 gb of Nand memory (storage for files and mp3’s). It also has up to 64 gb of expandable memory through USB. I am using a 10 gb SD card through USB and it is more than enough.
9. The in-call hands free Bluetooth audio is clear and loud. The menu to adjust the volume promptly opens when a call is received. The mic is built in the unit, which is clear and works great. I have used Googles “Ok Google” while driving and the mic picks my voice up clearly and precisely


OK, so on to the Cons. Which being fair I don’t believe any product is perfect and won’t suit the needs of every user.


1. This unit does not have a DVD player. 
2. As I mention in the pro’s section, out of the box the OS is very clean, but it is also pretty basic. 
3. Ok, this might not really be a CON for most people including myself but this unit has no buttons. 




All in all this is a great unit. There is probably more PRO’s and CON’s I’m missing but I wanted to hit a few of the common questions. I would highly recommend it for anybody looking to upgrade or switch to android. Again with the quality and performance I would doubt you would find much better.


–by Raul