Rear Seat Entertainment - Which am I getting?

[Thakey17]

I'm so confused. I've ordered my new car with the Rear Seat Entertainment. I was advised against it by a few people who were saying that it was just a couple of Samsung tablets, not worth the money. The feed back I've read online, in particular some US owners, is terrible. All of the pictures in the brochure and on the configurator show what looks like the old system which are the Samsung tablets.

While looking around on youtube most of what I have seen seems to be the new Nvidia tablets which link in to the MMI that Audi showed over 18 months ago saying that it will be fitted to the 2016 Q7. These look great and also link via wifi to the DVD player up front. These are what I want. My dealer is unsure why they are not available. I have since emailed Audi UK about this and am still waiting for a response.

Looking around it seems to be exactly the same system as what's on the new Bentley Bentayga, so it's obviously more than a prototype system.

Does anyone know more about this new system, and if it's due out soon? I will definitely be cancelling the system if it's still the old version.

I've attached a photo of the new one that I really want.

Any info appreciated.
Audi Tablet 2.jpgAudi Tablet 1.jpg

[srbsq7]

I didn't realise there were different versions. Audi UK site / brochure seems to have the old one but German site has the new one. Hopefully MY17 will see them on the UK cars too?

[Thakey17]

I didn't realise there were different versions. Audi UK site / brochure seems to have the old one but German site has the new one. Hopefully MY17 will see them on the UK cars too?

The dealer did read up again on his list of updates and couldn't find anything. Interesting that it is on the German site. I have also gone on to the Nvidia UK site and they say that they supply the system to Audi.

With the rear seat system now being totally dependant on wifi does that mean that it can be easily retro fitted at a later date should it come out later in the year? I wonder how much hard wiring from the factory is needed in the car to fit these new tablet style systems?

[Thakey17]

I didn't realise there were different versions. Audi UK site / brochure seems to have the old one but German site has the new one. Hopefully MY17 will see them on the UK cars too?

I had a look on the German site and found it. I think it's safe to say that there is no confusion as to what I'm getting for my £1100. It will not be the new system. See the attached screen shot. If the new system is the same price as in Germany than I worked it out on today's rate at £2800 for the two screens and install of the docking!!!!! Ouch!!!!!!

Not sure if I'll be adding that....... but defo cancelling the current choice. New Ipad minis for the kids then.Audi Tablet 3.jpg

[srbsq7]

I just use a holder that clamps to the headrest and holds an iPad. I've got too much investment in Apple to have to buy again into an Android ecosystem.


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[Thakey17]

I think that's the best option for me too. I just really wanted the ease of just chucking in a DVD and keeping the little ones quiet.

[andyhud007]

I was looking into RSE in the new Q7 and stumbled across this (very thorough) first post

2017 Q7 RSE - Review, Horrible Rear Seat Entertainment System - AudiWorld Forums

I'm confused as hell as to what is/is not possible now (after seeing the Audi marketing video): Audi Q7 - Audi tablet | Video | Audi MediaTV

[Thakey17]

I was looking into RSE in the new Q7 and stumbled across this (very thorough) first post

2017 Q7 RSE - Review, Horrible Rear Seat Entertainment System - AudiWorld Forums

I'm confused as hell as to what is/is not possible now (after seeing the Audi marketing video): Audi Q7 - Audi tablet | Video | Audi MediaTV

That is exactly the complaint that I read and has put me off totally from the cheaper version. The youtube video that you linked is the new system which is great and does everything that you'd want it to, it even links via wifi to the DVD player up front. Perfect in all but price. If available soon in the UK I'd expect it to be about £2800 with two screens all fitted. I love my kids but that's a hard additional amount to swallow when I've already been a little "tick happy" with the options boxes.......

[andyhud007]

Agreed, I feel a universal Ipad mount and 2 ipads are probably the better choice. If you want to keep it OEM'y get 2 pairs of Audi Bluetooth headsets

[andyhud007]

I spoke to a dealer and they can't be retro-fitted unless you have had the RSE prep work done on your front seats. You'd know if you have if the seats have a little plastic flap that lifts up on the back of the seats with metal prongs to accept the mount and power. Inside the seat is extra cabling etc which is impossible to retro-fit

However, from factory order you need to just make sure you have the newer ver as you mentioned. Best of luck!