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03-26-2008, 07:12 PM | #1 |
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I'm torn about whether I should order my 128 with navigation. I'm really into technology and the navigation coupled with its real-time traffic and other features is really appealing to me, but at $2,100 it’s obviously not cheap. However, spreading the costs over a 5-year loan only amounts to an extra $40/month.
For those that ordered their 1 with navigation, please give me your feedback thus far. How do you like it? Is the screen size big enough? Is the iDrive intuitive and easy to use? Is it worth it? |
03-26-2008, 10:52 PM | #3 |
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Agreed, I have my nuvi set up exactly as pictured above and I have no regrets. Ten years down the road, I think we will look at built-in GPS systems in the same way we view built-in car phones today. But that is my humble opinion.
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03-27-2008, 06:08 AM | #4 |
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Just realize the $2100 comes with more than just Navi. If you are willing to sacrifice the other features and just get an aftermarket nav unit, there seems to good options out there.
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03-27-2008, 08:27 AM | #5 |
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We have an in-dash Garmin in our other car (Kenwood). BMW's iDrive with navigation isn't nearly as good. The maps are older, there aren't as many points of interest, the routing isn't as good and it's harder to use than a touch screen.
That said, it does work pretty well. It's taken me the better part of a week to wrap my brain around iDrive, but I don't regret getting it. I like using the UI for car settings, iPod, traffic info, blu-tooth, etc. The screen is big enough, the pop-up/pop-down stuff adds a batmobile factor. And the voice recognition works reasonably well. So, is it better than Garmin? Nope. Is it worth it..... only you can decide that. Ask a dealer to demo it for ya. |
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03-27-2008, 08:34 AM | #6 |
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also consider the mio 320
i got it for 100$ with 50 mail in rebate over xmas... and now its close to 200$ the voice by turn is key!
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I consider the current day built-in navigation systems to be the fist generation automobile command centers. In the future, I think the command centers will include internet access, real-time navigation, Google Earth and the ability to control every electronic device imaginable, from cell phones, to garage door openers to interior house lights. I have the opposite outlook that you do. IMO, no car will be without these command centers in 10 years. |
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This is all future speak, and hopefully the "command center" moves in this direction and doesn't limit us by being "car specific". I guess I just don't see much value in the current iteration of "command centers".
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And what would happen if you left the house without your cell phone / command center? Say you wanted to go ‘off the net’ and leave the leash, er, cell phone at home. Then you might be stuck driving at your significant others seat and mirror settings, radio settings (Oprah on XM), etc. Now, if they would just charge a reasonable price for the dumb thing that would be nice. BTW, did you ever post more photos of your car? I only remember seeing the first two.
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Interoperability between brands will be the one thing preventing something like this. But, look at bluetooth, the push for standardized protocols is growing. Much of what I say is simply wishful thinking, but 20 years ago car phones the size of overnight bags were looked upon as "magic". Give it another 10 years and who knows. I guess my point is, until something like this is provided. I will just use my iPhone, garmin, iPod. I can move all three between automobiles, walk down the street and have nav, music, phone -- and it all costs around 1/2 of the price. If you want to pay ~$1000 for a couple extra integration features that aren't provided with the items listed above, be my guest, in fact, you have my blessing, hopefully some of that money will be put into R&D and I'll get my wishes listed above.
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Your car looks great btw.
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This point bears repeating. I think built-in navigation systems by themselves are pretty stupid. But if they have some sort of multimedia capability then they are most certainly worth it. If Garmin makes something that can integrate my iPod with voice controls I'm in.
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Thanks!!
I don't think you will regret the nav. I didn't regret it on either of the two cars I owned prior. I figured I would have my hands full with 300hp under my right foot and probably shouldn't be fidgeting with a nav system in the process. :smile:
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I was torn too at first, but then I remembered you can set up a lot of vehicle dynamics easily and intuitively with the iDrive, among many other features.
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BMW has an accessory for installing Garmin navigation systems without suction cups and dangling wires. You might want to look into this option:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3052 |
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Since I got the USB adapter... I'm going to get a hand held GPS with built in MP3 player/storage.
This way I'll just leave it plugged in under the armrest as a music machine.. and bust it out when I get lost (which is Never btw... being a man) |
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