I regret it more and more, not getting the NAVI
#41
Originally Posted by pandimus
Actually you can do it for cheaper, I paid 700 for my laptop, 40 for my gps reciever, and was able to get a copy of every mapping software out there. But to be honest with you, i would rather have the navigation in the car. It is more convienent. I use my laptop sometimes, but only when on a trip or something, but it sucks cause my wife has to hold it in her lap, it big and bulky. There are a few advantages, for instance the resolution on my laptop is 100 times better. But think of it this way, you have to wait to boot up the computer, then start the mapping software, then type in the address's, then start up the gps unit, Oh yeah, plug it in too. plus you have wire hanging across the car. One option would be a carputer though. I saw alot of those in the mazda 6 forums. Needless to say.. you can get a laptop setup for cheaper, but it is definitly not as intuitive as having one on your dash.
Bootup, program start wait->that is easy, just hibernate your laptop instead of shutting off. Coming awake usually take less than a minute and you don't need to load the program everytime (heck, the navi takes some time to come up too). Wires can be hardwired, and done like what ppl did with their ipods/radars, so that all you have to do is plug in the power in the back of the laptop.
btw, you mentioned 'type in address's', don't you have to do the same for the navi? but of course you can also use voice recognition and find nearby attraction/shops with the laptop.... I mean the navi IS, afterall, a small computer that's running the same kind of map programs...
but again, sure, if $2000 isn't a big deal, I defintely won't mind the navi
#42
Its definitly possible, but i think if you are worried about getting the navigation for your car, just pay the extra 2k "if you dont own the car already".
I already have a laptop and gps stuff. but when i buy my tsx, i still will pick-up the navi.
as side question..
can you use the voice recognition to type in address or find a resteraunt?
I already have a laptop and gps stuff. but when i buy my tsx, i still will pick-up the navi.
as side question..
can you use the voice recognition to type in address or find a resteraunt?
#43
navi is da bomb... i totally relied on it with a recent trip to SoCal.. i'm not familiar with the freeway system there and totally confused with the local streets.. thank god i have the nav and i never got lost with all the destinations. its worth every penny, IMO, and will be an option I'll choose on future car purchases...
#44
Originally Posted by pandimus
can you use the voice recognition to type in address or find a resteraunt?
#45
I know that it's been discussed that it'll cost alot of $$ to retrofit a navi into a non-navi due to the 'different wiring', but does anyone know what exactly is different?
The way I think about it is (frankly a naive way), the unit that they sell on ebay has the recognition, climate control, audio components etc. The only thing different I can think of would be the connectors and perhaps power to the navi. (antenna and dvd rom shouldn't be an issue)
Has anyone actually looked into this in more details, besides getting those standardized 'will be cheaper to get a new car' answer from the dealers?
The way I think about it is (frankly a naive way), the unit that they sell on ebay has the recognition, climate control, audio components etc. The only thing different I can think of would be the connectors and perhaps power to the navi. (antenna and dvd rom shouldn't be an issue)
Has anyone actually looked into this in more details, besides getting those standardized 'will be cheaper to get a new car' answer from the dealers?
#46
Originally Posted by supraken
I know that it's been discussed that it'll cost alot of $$ to retrofit a navi into a non-navi due to the 'different wiring', but does anyone know what exactly is different?
The way I think about it is (frankly a naive way), the unit that they sell on ebay has the recognition, climate control, audio components etc. The only thing different I can think of would be the connectors and perhaps power to the navi. (antenna and dvd rom shouldn't be an issue)
Has anyone actually looked into this in more details, besides getting those standardized 'will be cheaper to get a new car' answer from the dealers?
The way I think about it is (frankly a naive way), the unit that they sell on ebay has the recognition, climate control, audio components etc. The only thing different I can think of would be the connectors and perhaps power to the navi. (antenna and dvd rom shouldn't be an issue)
Has anyone actually looked into this in more details, besides getting those standardized 'will be cheaper to get a new car' answer from the dealers?
imho i dont think it would be impossible. but i dont think it would be an easy task. think about it. It is more than just a power cable. the navi interfaces your gas gauge. you hvac controls, your speakers everything. you have to find a link to everything. but perhaps if you could get a wiring diagram and start splicing it may be possible.
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