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NORTSR
With cheaper units now under $200, I'd pick one of those vs. paying a long-term subscription to OnStar.
Maybe when they get down to $19.95. I'm headed to LA later this week and it would be nice to have one for the rental car. My navigator is going too fortunately.
Meanwhile, there's one in the Edmunds fleet.
Mark
I know there is one for a Tom Tom One, and it takes the spot over your stereo, double-DIN sized.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=67667&whichpage=1
Another change I'd like to see is to design the batteries removable, with a separate charger, like the digital cameras. We could buy one or two extra batteries, charge them up, and we could go on a long trip without plugging in the unit.
Personally, I would never want a permanent mounting solution. It's just too obvious and tempting for smash and grab thieves. It's a dead giveaway to them, thinking that there's a navigation unit somewhere (under the seat, in the glove compartment, etc.) even if it's not mounted in your cradle.
I definitely concur with your removeable battery idea. AA size would be great. You could always pick up a set of spare alkalines in an emergency.
I know those are strong, too, because I moved my EZpass from one car to another and it still has very strong adhesive.
Also, the suction cup can fall off in extreme heat conditions (direct sun plus 90+ degree heat), but the EZpass velcro sticks on like a champ.
Good idea. I may have to think about using that. :shades:
You of course recognized the Subie dashboard.
Given the wood trim, I'll guess it's an Outback. :shades:
For a minute there I thought I had stumbled into the Mystery car pix.... discussion. :shades:
That made me shy away. I ended up getting another Garmin. They cost more, but I have two and both have never let me down. Plus the screens look better.
There should be a portable nav pre-wire option on cars.
There would be a standardized iPod-like dock that you plug the portable nav system into in the dash. It would power the unit, send the audio out to a dedicated speaker in the dash (so you can still use your car radio and CD) and maybe tie it to an external GPS antenna for quicker satellite pickup (USB?). No cords would be needed since you just pop it in the dock port.
The docking location ideally would be recessed in the dash and have a sliding door you could use to put the device out of view when not in use.
Another option would be wireless integration via bluetooth and you could charge the device with the standard power port.
You could replace the device as often as you want and never need to worry about being stuck with an outdated permanently installed factory unit. Plus it would cost way less and be easier for manufacturers to offer on low-end cars that will never have a factory nav system due to cost.
There will never be a factory nav system in lower priced economy cars or lower trim levels of almost any car.
This could be around an $150 or $200 factory option at most.
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=88698
Problem is, the landscape changes to quickly, even seasonally.
Plus, you need a co-pilot to interpret those maps and give you vocal commands.
What's the difference between the SkyGolf SG1 GPS Digital SkyCaddie and the Sky Golf
SkyCaddie SG2....?
And how do they compare to (or not) to the L1 Technologies, Inc iGolf GPS Caddie -- and last, but not least the: Garmin Golflogix GPS.
I'm waiting ...
Terry
NORTSR
Here are links to some reviews:
http://tinyurl.com/38psj3
http://tinyurl.com/385qjp
http://tinyurl.com/35ozme
http://tinyurl.com/3dowpl
http://tinyurl.com/2l7fkl
Just wanted to say thank you for your input and suggestions. The sites you gave me (gpspassions dot com) were very helpful. The real test of the Nuvi370 comes this weekend when I take it with me to Hungary.
Thanks again,
Mark
I was talking "real world" info ... ya know, stuff like whats the difference in the items, who has the better quality, what's better batteries or chargers, which product will have better accuracy, etc, etc ... ya know, the real deal.
Terry. :shades:
You'd have to get a universal standard up and running, good luck doing that.
Also, a lot of cars are essentially prewired for Nav.. friend of mine just put Navigation in his A4.. I think it took about 20 minutes to install factory Navigation (A lot less than the 6 hours it took me to put it in my 740iL!)
I believe Garmin charges $85.
Manufacturers charge $200 plus, though.
I mean, I saw a Mio c210 in the paper for $180 after a $20 rebate, so why get a used Tom Tom when you still have to pay $100 for the maps?
I recently updated my Garmin nüvi 350 to City Navigator 2008 NT maps for $69 (All of North America + Puerto Rico).
No finicky hard drive to go wrong if dropped either.
I have City Select v8. It's not bad, though, much better than version 6 ever was.
When did 2008 come out?
The NT ver2008 came out at the beginning of July. Depending upon when you bought it, and who you speak to, most people are getting the update for free if they bought it within the last couple of months.
Mark
http://www8.garmin.com/unlock/update.jsp
That's for City Navigator NT, not City Select.