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I have the Porsche version, and while I need it all the time (I am geographically challanged), mine is not very accurate. It tends to get me to the block, and call it a day.
I also have a Garmin unit (around $800) I purchased for my wifes suv, and it seems to be much more accurate than mine.
But I like the way it works. There are a lot of buttons, but the basic operation is pretty simple.
I have four different nav systems: Corvette, alpine, nissan. porsche. They are listed in order of preference. The Porsche is really bad, not up to date, hard to use, and too expensive. Buy the aftermarket ones: Eclipse or Pioneer are better. I don't recommend Alpine because their support and customer service is terrible. They are an arrogant bunch, even at the shows we attend. We sell Eclipse for Mercedes and Jeep and they are excellent but around 2000$ with everything. They are the only ones that have the small head unit that is complete with the nav.
Better how? The last significant thing to be added was a Sirf receiver. There is nothing I know of on the horizon to get better reception and in the car, SIRF dont matter since the car has an external antenna.
Since ALL road maps have to be updated, thats a non-issue.
The rest of the "enhancements" are nothing but bling ... add bluetooth for your cell phone, add traffic patterns (which Porsche already has but not for US. Not sure why)
I have a magellan 700 bought 2 1/2 years ago. There is nothing new units on the market have this unit cannot do. It talks, maps are updated, you can add traffic if you want to pay the money, etc.
so while a new unit will have more bling, the basic functionality of getting from point A to B, which is why GPS exists in cars, will still work.
Prepare for some friendly sarcasm...
Where I live, they keep coming out with faster CPUs and ASICs. LCD technology keeps improving. Memory keeps getting denser and cheaper and faster.
My $300 new Magellan unit from Costco fixes a position faster, does screen redraws faster, and has a "zippier" interface than the $2500 unit in a year old $120,000 BMW. It recalculates routes faster, so even in an area like downtown SF it can redirect you before the next block arrives.
Our 2002 Honda Odyssey with an external antenna gets no signal in my garage, but the new little guy will lock onto 6 or 8 sats in no time and fix a position. IN THE GARAGE. Do I need that in the garage? No. But it helps that I don't have to keep it on the dash like older units in a reantal car or use an external antenna.
I am glad that you live in a world where GPS technology has reached a zenith. It must be less frustrating when no new gadgets keep coming out and tempting you. Play a lot of Pong?
My $300 new Magellan unit from Costco fixes a position faster, does screen redraws faster, and has a "zippier" interface than the $2500 unit in a year old $120,000 BMW. It recalculates routes faster, so even in an area like downtown SF it can redirect you before the next block arrives.
Our 2002 Honda Odyssey with an external antenna gets no signal in my garage, but the new little guy will lock onto 6 or 8 sats in no time and fix a position. IN THE GARAGE. Do I need that in the garage? No. But it helps that I don't have to keep it on the dash like older units in a reantal car or use an external antenna.
I am glad that you live in a world where GPS technology has reached a zenith. It must be less frustrating when no new gadgets keep coming out and tempting you. Play a lot of Pong?
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But, what you just described is nothing more than the sirf chip. First came out in garmin, now migrating to other companie. Sirf IS a big difference. Thats one significant change in how many years? Yes, SIRF is a huge jump. .... but now what?
its not like they are putting new GPS satellite generations up there every year. In fact, who knows when the next gen GPS satellites will be launched, if ever?
I got it and it worked flawlessly on a 1000 km trip last summer. It's a bit more kludgy than the touch-screen models, but hey, even my laptop has a keyboard.
On the other hand I just picked up a Garmin Nuvi 670 for my leased X3. Great model - all of N. America AND Europe, bluetooth phone connection, etc.
Obviously it will come with us when we travel to UK or mainland.
==RedEye
Well, I used to bring a hand-held Garmin hiking GPS (Etrex Vista) for road trips and rental cars - great for hiking, but slightly better than a paper map for cars. That's why I am impressed with the Nuvi and its features... especially the speed of the Sirf system, and the accuracy of the mapping, and the 3-D view option. The database of restaurants, gas stations, etc is also interesting to check out in each new town or city I drive through.
There is no "perfect" technology out there. I would love a heads-up display GPS that's voice activated, and has built-in traffic, radardetector, laser blocker, satellite radio, and automatic roadkill identification. But I'll have to wait...
==RedEye
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I too am debating wether or not to get the navigation option. I'm a big fan of the "OEM" look but torn because I'm also a big tech nerd
My present car is an 2002 Audi A4. One of the things I love about the Audi is the interior electronics backlit in red. I originally ordered the car without navigation and finding a good quality aftermarket one to match the original red backlit was futile.
How does the the button backlighting on the AVIC-Z1 match the rest of the interior of the Cayman? Anyone have any experience with the Eclipse AVN-6610?
Well, you can call the bluetooth feature bling if you want, but I won't. Every day I get in my car, and it wirelessly connects to my phone. I choose from the address book on the nuvi who I want to call, and its done. I've never had to enter a single addy on the nuvi .... it picks it all up via bluetooth. Recently on a trip to Atlanta, we decided we wanted to go to a nice restaurant. With nuvi, it was no problem, it helped us find one, and had the number to call for a reservation. Call that bling if you want, but it is what makes the nuvi a personal navigator and not just a gps device. For me, the bluetooth integration and traffic are the reasons it doesn't leave my windsheild. I have a standalone bluetooth speakerphone from before I bought the nuvi, there is no comparison.
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It depends how often you need nav directions. If you aren't going to use it constantly, I'd go for an after-market portable. I use my i3 Garmin about three times per month, so at $247 it is a great bargain. I keep it in the glove compartment, only to snap it to the left lower corner of the windshield and with batteries when needed. There is no umbilical wiring to contend with because I use battery power. Simple, cheap, and gives excellent voice directions. This one is a winner.
Well, you can call the bluetooth feature bling if you want, but I won't. Every day I get in my car, and it wirelessly connects to my phone. I choose from the address book on the nuvi who I want to call, and its done. I've never had to enter a single addy on the nuvi .... it picks it all up via bluetooth. .
Ahh ... I think you just described what I was saying about buying fish in a steak house. What exactly is that process ... to pick a phone number and dial? From the Garmin site it looks like you have to you the touchpad to looks stuff up and actually make the call.
On the other hand, with a good aftermarket dedicated BT unit, it too immidiately syncs with the cell phone. The phone book is in the cell phone (which you can easily sync with your computer).
Want to make a call? Many ways to do it, all without touching any keypads. For example, just say "Speedial 23" and the call is connected.
Dont have the number in your cellphone and have to look it up in your POIs? Just say "Dial 5551212"
But, what you just described is nothing more than the sirf chip. First came out in garmin, now migrating to other companie. Sirf IS a big difference. Thats one significant change in how many years? Yes, SIRF is a huge jump. .... but now what?
Don't forget WAAS, which was introduced not too long ago. Yes, it's of limited functionality in a moving vehicle, but still very nice to have.
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its not like they are putting new GPS satellite generations up there every year. In fact, who knows when the next gen GPS satellites will be launched, if ever?
Well, is there a need to launch new GPS satellites? We already have worldwide coverage. Unless a satellite breaks down, if the technology's capabilities are already maxed out as you say, there's really no need to launch a 'next gen GPS satellite'.
Have someone installed an aftermarker navigational system. If so, please post a picture for me. I am interested in one, perhaps an eclipse or pioneer but don't want to lose the factory look. thanks
