Nav unit or Carputer???

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Old 04-27-2008, 07:56 PM
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Nav unit or Carputer???

Does anyone know who can put a aftermarket navigation system in the maryland, delaware area? And which is better an aftermaket unit or a carputer?
Old 04-27-2008, 08:20 PM
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if u got the money to make a carputer and make it look clean i would go with that..
Old 04-27-2008, 09:14 PM
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go carputer. You get more for your money.
Old 04-28-2008, 02:23 AM
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carputer....why pay for a navi system that's limited when you build your own rig and tailor it to your own needs.
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Carputer for navigation is by far better than the stock navi.

But installation is a pita because you have to relocate the current displays.

The nice thing about the navi-setup with a carputer is that the majority of the information in the lower displays on a non-navi vehicle is on the subdisplay where the clock is.

That's why I did the oem navi conversion first and then will do the carputer. It does cost more but I didn't want to relocate the existing displays.
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How much does it cost for Carputer? and where is the store located in MD or VA.
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Originally Posted by KN_TL
Carputer for navigation is by far better than the stock navi.

But installation is a pita because you have to relocate the current displays.

The nice thing about the navi-setup with a carputer is that the majority of the information in the lower displays on a non-navi vehicle is on the subdisplay where the clock is.

That's why I did the oem navi conversion first and then will do the carputer. It does cost more but I didn't want to relocate the existing displays.

Where can i find the subdisplay and purchase it?
Old 04-28-2008, 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rdenis10
Where can i find the subdisplay and purchase it?
You can't just install the sub-display by itself.

I played around with just installing the navi display electronics along with the sub-display, which works. But you still can't see some of the functions of the HU and the clock can't be set (starts @ 1:00 when powered up)

I was about to proceed with this route but then I found a sealed re manufactured DVD unit for dirt cheap, so I went on to do the full conversion.
Old 04-28-2008, 09:35 PM
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rdenis10 can you build your own computer? if so you can save yourself some money. instead of go buy one at the electronic store that cost more get less you can build your own cost less and way faster pc then the store.

i love my carpc. hold lots of songs, movies, and can do much more then navi.
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