MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus

uncle bulgaria · 21-04-2008, 18:47

Had a very productive weekend

Out with the MFD2 & in with the Columbus

(with help of course from VRStu

)

Now I just need to change the BT phone kit for the "premium" version & find where the second aerial goes

So far i'm very impressed with the unit, the maps are very clear & the MP3 ID tags are a joy! As is the ability to go up and down the tracks without taking my hands off the wheel

The sound quality with the standard speaker set up is very good, and the surround sound when watching a DVD a real pleasure. Great when you use your car as your office & you are left waiting about

Anyway appols for the poor picture, but it was taken in a rush & as Stu has posted some of his I didn't think the forum would object to this poor one!

mdk1 · 21-04-2008, 19:13

Yeah the sound whilst watching a dvd is brilliant.

Welshbigman · 21-04-2008, 19:14

nice one looks good, so whats the difference with the premium phone kit??
mine works fine with the standard bluetooth kit or at least I think its a standard kit

uncle bulgaria · 21-04-2008, 19:20

AFAIK the "premium" kit allows the phone book to be stored on the Columbus & numbers dialed using the touch screen, along with other more advanced functions

I think most of the BT modules that are now "available" are in effect the "premium" version, and so work with the Columbus, however there are folk on the forum who know far more about this than I do

A16NS V · 21-04-2008, 23:31

Does this mean there is an MFD2 available soon?

uncle bulgaria · 22-04-2008, 07:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by A16NS V

Does this mean there is an MFD2 available soon?

Guess there is!

Any one interested, PM Me

G.K. · 22-04-2008, 08:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle bulgaria

Had a very productive weekend

Out with the MFD2 & in with the Columbus

(with help of course from VRStu

)

Now I just need to change the BT phone kit for the "premium" version & find where the second aerial goes

So far i'm very impressed with the unit, the maps are very clear & the MP3 ID tags are a joy! As is the ability to go up and down the tracks without taking my hands off the wheel

The sound quality with the standard speaker set up is very good, and the surround sound when watching a DVD a real pleasure. Great when you use your car as your office & you are left waiting about

Anyway appols for the poor picture, but it was taken in a rush & as Stu has posted some of his I didn't think the forum would object to this poor one!

How good is the bass response with your columbus?. I am having sound quality problems with mine.(poor bass unless it is set at max).
Great unit otherwise.

StvP · 22-04-2008, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle bulgaria

Guess there is!

Any one interested, PM Me

PM Sent

Silverware · 22-04-2008, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.K.

How good is the bass response with your columbus?. I am having sound quality problems with mine.(poor bass unless it is set at max).
Great unit otherwise.

No problems with mine

Hedge · 22-04-2008, 12:07

Same here. A dramatic increase in the quality of the sound over a Stream.

Have you tried putting the old Stream back to see if there is still a problem?

G.K. · 22-04-2008, 13:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedge

Same here. A dramatic increase in the quality of the sound over a Stream.

Have you tried putting the old Stream back to see if there is still a problem?

Wish I could. Columbus was fitted from new. Plus no AM radio reception.

Ants · 22-04-2008, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.K.

Wish I could. Columbus was fitted from new. Plus no AM radio reception.

I think the AM reception issue can be solved by swapping some wire saround on the back of the unit, but don't ask me which ones!

G.K. · 22-04-2008, 14:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ants

I think the AM reception issue can be solved by swapping some wire saround on the back of the unit, but don't ask me which ones!

Hi, Dealer has done that and I got a very limited and poor quality reception. Radio now sounds like a free gift from a mail order company. (crap). Not the best when you are paying that amount. Ever patient and helpful dealer on the case tho'.

A16NS V · 22-04-2008, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncle bulgaria

Guess there is!

Any one interested, PM Me

How do you find the new unit soundwise for music? Is it miles apart from the MFD2 and if you had a Stream before that what is your take on your upgrade path?

smog monster · 22-04-2008, 23:07

How much does something like this set you back

uncle bulgaria · 23-04-2008, 07:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.K.

How good is the bass response with your columbus?. I am having sound quality problems with mine.(poor bass unless it is set at max).
Great unit otherwise.

Seems to be ok on mine.

Welshbigman · 23-04-2008, 19:39

sound is far superior to the standard stream unit especially when you put a DVD on

Tom_vRS · 23-04-2008, 20:06

You wont be getting change from a grand, especially not for a Skoda unit

Hedge · 23-04-2008, 20:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

You wont be getting change from a grand, especially not for a Skoda unit

And the rest........

smog monster · 23-04-2008, 22:42

Stick to my Tomtom lol

21-04-2008, 19:13	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 3,937 Thanks: 135 Thanked 120 Times in 104 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus Yeah the sound whilst watching a dvd is brilliant. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

21-04-2008, 19:14	#3
Welshbigman Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus nice one looks good, so whats the difference with the premium phone kit?? mine works fine with the standard bluetooth kit or at least I think its a standard kit

21-04-2008, 19:20	#4
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 312 Thanks: 9 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus AFAIK the "premium" kit allows the phone book to be stored on the Columbus & numbers dialed using the touch screen, along with other more advanced functions I think most of the BT modules that are now "available" are in effect the "premium" version, and so work with the Columbus, however there are folk on the forum who know far more about this than I do

21-04-2008, 23:31	#5
A16NS V Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rugby Posts: 115 Thanks: 12 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus Does this mean there is an MFD2 available soon?

22-04-2008, 12:07	#10
Hedge Alarmist Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North East Hants Posts: 1,958 Thanks: 43 Thanked 64 Times in 62 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus Same here. A dramatic increase in the quality of the sound over a Stream. Have you tried putting the old Stream back to see if there is still a problem? __________________ Pentax K10D, Tamron 18-250mm lens and a lot of luck.

22-04-2008, 23:07	#15
smog monster Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North East Posts: 598 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus How much does something like this set you back __________________ 2007 Skoda Octavia vRS TDi In Diamond Silver , 18" Zeniths Alloys , Cruise Control , Maxi-Dot , Climate Control , Jumbo-Box , Parking Sensors , 2 x Boot Hooks

23-04-2008, 19:39	#17
Welshbigman Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Wales Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus sound is far superior to the standard stream unit especially when you put a DVD on

23-04-2008, 20:06	#18
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,052 Thanks: 622 Thanked 375 Times in 256 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus You wont be getting change from a grand, especially not for a Skoda unit __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green. Don't miss the new DR COLORCHIPS GROUP BUY!

23-04-2008, 22:42	#20
smog monster Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North East Posts: 598 Thanks: 1 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts	Re: MFD2 - MFD3/Columbus Stick to my Tomtom lol __________________ 2007 Skoda Octavia vRS TDi In Diamond Silver , 18" Zeniths Alloys , Cruise Control , Maxi-Dot , Climate Control , Jumbo-Box , Parking Sensors , 2 x Boot Hooks

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