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in-dash navi vs garmin?
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ok, here is my question. i have a 99' gs400 with the nakamichi system. so no navi..but i want a navi, but i heard if i was to get a indash my stock amp wont work anymore, so if i want the good sound i pretty much have to replace my system. but the in-dash looks nice..so heres my question.
in-dash pioneer double din..vs a garmin nuvi 350/660?
in-dash pioneer double din..vs a garmin nuvi 350/660?
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I recently gotten my Z1 installed into my GS with Nak. system. Replacing the factory amp isn't that big of a deal. Matter of a fact a mediocre aftermarket amp would improve the sound.
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If you want the in-dash look, system integration and big screen user interface of a fixed navigation system, but want the flexibility of a portable, check out Alpine's Blackbird navigation system. Alpine's Blackbird portable navigation system can interface to any Alpine navigation-capable head unit, creating an integrated, Audio Video + Navigation (AV+N) experience.
http://www.blackbirdnav.com
Also coming soon is the second generation Blackbird which docks inside Alpine's IVA-W205 head unit. Very slick. Will be released in the summer. Check it out here: http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awar...p?category=136
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Also coming soon is the second generation Blackbird which docks inside Alpine's IVA-W205 head unit. Very slick. Will be released in the summer. Check it out here: http://www.cesweb.org/attendees/awar...p?category=136
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im in the same dilema, i am currently use my pda as a gps unit with my bluetooth gps reciver, but i really want a built in gps, i have the NAK system as well, and was told that the whole system would be replaced to get decent sound, they said that the NAK system uses (correct me if im wrong) 8ohms, and normal systems use 4ohms, ( or the other way around). well, i have been looking around and found the Z1 to be very impressive, but just noticed that a new D3 just got released, looks great, and it has the Rotary dial for volume, exactly what i want but it only has 1 drive and no HDD. i hope the new Z2 will have the same features but a lot better, anyone know when the Z2 will be released.
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Whan I was looking for a house in Texas I brought my Garmin with me on the airplane and used it in my rental car. If ou switch car a lot or fly out of state a portable has many advantages, one of which is you can use it while moving. The down side is the Garmin has a small screen.
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You can't compare the two; it is like comparing apples and lemons :-). I had a PDA GPS systems then I installed a mac mini with lcd screen, now I am back to stock. I have a GS3 2002 with no nav. I had an oem looking lcd screen in the dash with my mac tucked away in the glove box. You can search for the pictures. Here is why I went back to stock. If you are **** for detail (fit and finish) nothing beats lexus original fit and finish. Even with the non-nav look Lexus fit and finish is outstanding. I have not looked at the new in dash products. But in-dash sure looks better than the add on look (pda, garmin, etc.).
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everyone here keeps saying to not compare them, but the truth is that the indash ones are WAY faster than the portable ones, especially if it comes with a hard drive. First hand experience and never going back
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everyone here keeps saying to not compare them, but the truth is that the indash ones are WAY faster than the portable ones (calculating directions, finding POIs), especially if it comes with a hard drive. First hand experience and never going back
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Take a look at the Alpine W205 headunit, and the Alpine Blackbird GPS.
You just stick the portable thing inside the HU (the screen folds down).. and voila.. you have indash navigation. You then also have portable navigation by taking the unit out, and using it in another car.
I think this is the route I'm going with. I think the combo can be had for $1000 if you look for deals.
Also, the new alpine W205 unit is really nice.. it has a touch screen that "pulses" back.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=IVA-W205
You just stick the portable thing inside the HU (the screen folds down).. and voila.. you have indash navigation. You then also have portable navigation by taking the unit out, and using it in another car.
I think this is the route I'm going with. I think the combo can be had for $1000 if you look for deals.
Also, the new alpine W205 unit is really nice.. it has a touch screen that "pulses" back.
http://www.alpine-usa.com/US-en/prod...model=IVA-W205
Dock 'n' Roll
Imagine viewing your maps and navigation from a larger display. The PMD-B200 (Available Summer) can now be docked directly inside the IVA-W205 Double DIN AV head unit, turning your dash into a convenient and larger 6.5” touch screen control center. Just flip down the screen of the IVA-W205 and insert the PMD-B200 into the built-in dock. Once tucked inside, you’ve created a completely integrated Audio/Video/Navigation system, with all the flexibility of a portable!
Imagine viewing your maps and navigation from a larger display. The PMD-B200 (Available Summer) can now be docked directly inside the IVA-W205 Double DIN AV head unit, turning your dash into a convenient and larger 6.5” touch screen control center. Just flip down the screen of the IVA-W205 and insert the PMD-B200 into the built-in dock. Once tucked inside, you’ve created a completely integrated Audio/Video/Navigation system, with all the flexibility of a portable!