if you just need basic feature such as radio only then get some old school 2nd hand 1 din players. Lots of people selling now as they changing to android. Should cost only like RM50-RM80.

If you want something better, next would be mp5 players. These are like android with touch screen but it's not running android. It just have it's own interface for simple stuffs like radio, playing mp3 & mp4, bluetooth phone also can. These cost around RM100 only.

As I have not tried carplay or AA, I would like to know what is the reason some people want it when the player is already android? You can pretty much install everything you need for car into the HU, right?

Another question is, what about mirror function? I know it's a bit different to carplay/AA but is that good enough or mirroring have other problems?

Back to TS question, there are also 2 din old players that people are selling. Try looking or even ask the shops. Some should have them when customers upgrade.

If you don't upgrade the OS and install junks in the car android then it should last as long as it is working. It should not slow down.

Also, what apps do you install in the HU. Only things like waze and spotify and a few car related apps. If you take care not to install unneeded stuffs then it should last long.

However, true with the AA/Carplay get "upgrade" each time you change phone. Understand now. Thanks.