CASKA's new range of Head-Units

GTO · 11th May 2011, 09:47

High Points

- Caska launches the Reddrive Smart Series through its Indian partner Auto Trendz. The product is a multimedia tech system which will be available across India from June 2011 onwards, with price points varying between Rs. 31990 – 49990.

- This product is targeted at those who want to use ipods, iphones, browse through television channels and also read books digitally, all within their vehicles. It will also provide a full touch screen navigation system with India mapping. The system is based on WIN CE 6.0.

- Caska will soon launch the E-car system, which will be based on 3G services & supports the incoming concept of telematics.

- Targets to sell 50,000 units by December 2011 through 20 distributors and over 200 dealers of Auto Trendz.

Existing Threads on Caska:

Got a Caska HU for my CRV

Caska in my Fortuner

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panky12345 · 11th May 2011, 14:23

..wonder how the sound quality would be?

Monaro CV8 · 13th May 2011, 09:21

While taking the delivery of my new Fortuner a few days, the accessories guy at the showroom was hell bent on selling me a caska HU for 49500/-
He was strongly insisting that it should go well with the car rather than the factory fitted 6 CD changer.

The caska HU had features like preloaded sat nav, blue tooth, dvd, et al.

The salesman said these HU are assembled in Bangalore.

The interface and the touch screen looked pretty decent.

But what got me was the price tag for a 'made in India' / 'assembled in India' ICE; and of course the desperation of the sales guy to sell me one. Maybe they have higher margins on these.

One thing for sure though, I would lay my buck on a tried & tested Alpine/ Pioneer anyway.

frankmehta · 15th May 2011, 03:38

I would get the Caska anyday, since it offers a HIGH level of aesthetic value, blending into the interior and looking like it came like that from the factory.
Besides it's the second closest you could get to having a Car PC in the car, with all it's functions mimicking one. (first being an actual car PC itself :-P)

jyobeb · 15th May 2011, 11:52

I have a Caska 2din HU in my Dad's i10. The model number is CX-D7982BT. The display though decent is a little dull in bright sunlight. The bluetooth microphone has low sensitivity. Other than these issues I am very happy with the unit. the sound quality is definitely decent and the features are good. The price at 10.5K, is pretty good too! For those on a budget, good option.

jyobeb · 17th May 2011, 00:33

Sorry for inadvertently misleading members! The headunit I have is a Convex not Caska! Apologies!

sylvan · 7th June 2011, 12:41

Any idea if there is a CASKA unit for Chevy Optra?

tajender · 8th June 2011, 07:27

Hello People,

I am looking for a Caska unit for my Manza. Are there any such units available which replace the Manza HU and integrates well in there or are there any face plates that can be put in Manza to replace the stock HU as I need Sub and my JBL GTO to perform well without any hickups and would love to have a touch screen system there.

niv26 · 15th October 2012, 13:02

Sorry to bump up old thread, Have we got any long term ownership experience of these units ? Are they lasting for a while, since they are very expensive, I would expect them to give very long life.
I am planning to buy one for my duster (yet to deliver though), it is about 50K :-(

I checked other mentioned threads, but didn't get any idea about GPS.

How it is holding signal and working, Can we keep maps updated ?

mayankjha1806 · 15th October 2012, 13:40

I have been a happy Caska user since last one year. What i like about these systems is they are all in one. Video/Radio/Audio/Sat+Nav/Bluetooth.

Do we have a similar featured system in Pioneer or some other well known brand?

What i only miss is support for multiple file formats when it comes to music and Video for example (mp3, flac etc etc), and (avi, divx, xvid, m2ts, mkv, mp4).

niv26 · 15th October 2012, 21:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by mayankjha1806

I have been a happy Caska user since last one year. What i like about these systems is they are all in one. Video/Radio/Audio/Sat+Nav/Bluetooth.

Do we have a similar featured system in Pioneer or some other well known brand?

What i only miss is support for multiple file formats when it comes to music and Video for example (mp3, flac etc etc), and (avi, divx, xvid, m2ts, mkv, mp4).

How is gps holding, I read couple of times it has mmi and sat nav
What they are supporting now
, have you ever updated maps in it
Thanks

11th May 2011, 09:47	#1
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,306 Times View My Garage	CASKA's new range of Head-Units High Points - Caska launches the Reddrive Smart Series through its Indian partner Auto Trendz. The product is a multimedia tech system which will be available across India from June 2011 onwards, with price points varying between Rs. 31990 – 49990. - This product is targeted at those who want to use ipods, iphones, browse through television channels and also read books digitally, all within their vehicles. It will also provide a full touch screen navigation system with India mapping. The system is based on WIN CE 6.0. - Caska will soon launch the E-car system, which will be based on 3G services & supports the incoming concept of telematics. - Targets to sell 50,000 units by December 2011 through 20 distributors and over 200 dealers of Auto Trendz. Existing Threads on Caska: Got a Caska HU for my CRV Caska in my Fortuner
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11th May 2011, 14:23	#2
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units ..wonder how the sound quality would be?
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13th May 2011, 09:21	#3
Monaro CV8 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 576 Thanked: 552 Times View My Garage	While taking the delivery of my new Fortuner a few days, the accessories guy at the showroom was hell bent on selling me a caska HU for 49500/- He was strongly insisting that it should go well with the car rather than the factory fitted 6 CD changer. The caska HU had features like preloaded sat nav, blue tooth, dvd, et al. The salesman said these HU are assembled in Bangalore. The interface and the touch screen looked pretty decent. But what got me was the price tag for a 'made in India' / 'assembled in India' ICE; and of course the desperation of the sales guy to sell me one. Maybe they have higher margins on these. One thing for sure though, I would lay my buck on a tried & tested Alpine/ Pioneer anyway.
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15th May 2011, 03:38	#4
frankmehta Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,000 Thanked: 3,577 Times View My Garage	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units I would get the Caska anyday, since it offers a HIGH level of aesthetic value, blending into the interior and looking like it came like that from the factory. Besides it's the second closest you could get to having a Car PC in the car, with all it's functions mimicking one. (first being an actual car PC itself :-P)
	() Thanks

15th May 2011, 11:52	#5
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units I have a Caska 2din HU in my Dad's i10. The model number is CX-D7982BT. The display though decent is a little dull in bright sunlight. The bluetooth microphone has low sensitivity. Other than these issues I am very happy with the unit. the sound quality is definitely decent and the features are good. The price at 10.5K, is pretty good too! For those on a budget, good option.
	() Thanks

17th May 2011, 00:33	#6
jyobeb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Madurai Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 703 Times	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units Sorry for inadvertently misleading members! The headunit I have is a Convex not Caska! Apologies!
	() Thanks

7th June 2011, 12:41	#7
sylvan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore/Chennai Posts: 151 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units Any idea if there is a CASKA unit for Chevy Optra?
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8th June 2011, 07:27	#8
tajender BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 110 Thanked: 34 Times	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units Hello People, I am looking for a Caska unit for my Manza. Are there any such units available which replace the Manza HU and integrates well in there or are there any face plates that can be put in Manza to replace the stock HU as I need Sub and my JBL GTO to perform well without any hickups and would love to have a touch screen system there.
	() Thanks

15th October 2012, 13:02	#9
niv26 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 336 Thanked: 77 Times	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units Sorry to bump up old thread, Have we got any long term ownership experience of these units ? Are they lasting for a while, since they are very expensive, I would expect them to give very long life. I am planning to buy one for my duster (yet to deliver though), it is about 50K :-( I checked other mentioned threads, but didn't get any idea about GPS. How it is holding signal and working, Can we keep maps updated ?
	() Thanks

15th October 2012, 13:40	#10
mayankjha1806 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,160 Thanked: 977 Times View My Garage	Re: CASKA's new range of Head-Units I have been a happy Caska user since last one year. What i like about these systems is they are all in one. Video/Radio/Audio/Sat+Nav/Bluetooth. Do we have a similar featured system in Pioneer or some other well known brand? What i only miss is support for multiple file formats when it comes to music and Video for example (mp3, flac etc etc), and (avi, divx, xvid, m2ts, mkv, mp4).
	(1) Thanks