car stero without cd - with radio/bluetooth/aux/usb

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never looked into this properly before so don't know how it works. i assume all standard shaped car stereos will fit and work in all cars, though maybe with a change of connection?

i'm hoping there is a decent stereo without a cd player (will never use it so don't see point wasting money in it) but has all the other featueres i'm looking for. primarily i'd like it to have bluetooth ability to play music from my sgs2 android mobile.

then usb so i can charge the device or anyone else's device

then aux so it can play other devices with aux connection and no bluetooth.

if it has a cd player that's fine but figured it's a waste as it'll never be used

is there any decent ones about people can recommend? honestly don't know what is a decent make and what i'd need.

if it helps the car is a nissan micra 98 model which has the factory fitted stereo. yes i know some buggers will have something to say about the choice of car but it's irrelevant not going to change any time soon so deal with it.
 
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I have the Pioneer 7300 mechless basically the same asthe 8300BT without bluetooth, it a brilliant headunit using a 16gig SD card never need to faff about for a CD again.

Also has loads of options to tweak the sound.
here my vid of it i made during the summer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBjLg-eOtNQ
 
Controversial and I'll probably get flamed for it :p

Aldi haev a HU in that does everythign you've asked, Bluetooth handsfree, USB from flash (tested mine with a HDD and worked fine), streams audio over bluetooth from your phone, Aux in on front panel (cable supplied) also has additional connectors on the back for a sub.

Blurb from the box:
AM/FM Car Stereo
Bluetooth handsfree compatible
RDS
CD/MP3/WMA support
CDR/RW compatible (CD slot is behind flip down fascia)
USB input
SD/MMC card reader (upto 8GB)
AUx in
Multi color LCD display
Detachable front panel
High power 4x40w max
30 presets
ESP - electronic shock protection
DSP - digital sound processing
Electronic sound control
High sensitivity digital PLL tuner
Auto save and preset scan
Rear subwoofer and RCA output

Includes:
ISO connector/ISO Plug
Aux in wire
IR remote (inc battery)
Fascia carry case

Not got mine installed properly atm, need an adapter for the aerial and a diff cable due to alignment issues.

Theyre @most Aldis and were on Hot UK Deals @49.99 and everyone thougth they were a good buy... my local had then for 24.99 :)

Tested the Bluetooth both streaming and receiving/sending calls, both fine.
My HDD I tried is a 500GB external drive and it loaded it up pretty fast.

IT's a single DIN unit, for the cost Im pretty happy with it :)
 
Its Aldis normal Tech Brand - Tevion, Model number is 45939
Ticks all yer boxes but doesnt have a high brand name on it.

Oh yeah 3yr warranty too :)
 
Rear subwoofer and RCA output

Tested the Bluetooth both streaming and receiving/sending calls, both fine.
My HDD I tried is a 500GB external drive and it loaded it up pretty fast.

IT's a single DIN unit, for the cost Im pretty happy with it :)

So its got two pairs of RCA?
How long does it take to scan the SD/USB/HDD each time?

Sounds like a great bargain when Pioneer/Alpine ones are over 4 times the price for all these features.
 
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Top one mate
 
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