USAirways Magazine criticizes Lexus LS460 Navigation System Lockouts
03-27-07, 08:30 PM
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USAirways Magazine criticizes Lexus LS460 Navigation System Lockouts
I was reading the USAirways magazine today and they had a review of the LS460... Guess what? They were criticizing the navigation system's lockouts!!! 
http://www.usairwaysmag.com/alloverthemap01.php
"Unfortunately, the GPS navigation system is optional — rather surprising for a car with a base price of $61,000. Further, Lexus cripples the navigation system by prohibiting passengers from inputting new destinations while on the go."
Let's hope that other publications follow this trend and criticize Lexus for not letting passengers input destinations while on the go!
http://www.usairwaysmag.com/alloverthemap01.php
"Unfortunately, the GPS navigation system is optional — rather surprising for a car with a base price of $61,000. Further, Lexus cripples the navigation system by prohibiting passengers from inputting new destinations while on the go."
Let's hope that other publications follow this trend and criticize Lexus for not letting passengers input destinations while on the go!
03-27-07, 08:32 PM
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I was reading the USAirways magazine today and they had a review of the LS460... Guess what? They were criticizing the navigation system's lockouts!!!
http://www.usairwaysmag.com/alloverthemap01.php
"Unfortunately, the GPS navigation system is optional — rather surprising for a car with a base price of $61,000. Further, Lexus cripples the navigation system by prohibiting passengers from inputting new destinations while on the go."
Let's hope that other publications follow this trend and criticize Lexus for not letting passengers input destinations while on the go!
http://www.usairwaysmag.com/alloverthemap01.php
"Unfortunately, the GPS navigation system is optional — rather surprising for a car with a base price of $61,000. Further, Lexus cripples the navigation system by prohibiting passengers from inputting new destinations while on the go."
Let's hope that other publications follow this trend and criticize Lexus for not letting passengers input destinations while on the go!
03-27-07, 08:49 PM
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^^He's right... but I guess for Lexus who guarantees that the driver won't be doing it? Better safe than sorry - the Japanese know this is sue-happy land. "I crashed my car while fondling the screen, but it's not my fault" - they don't want to deal with this kind of crap, and I don't blame them.
03-27-07, 08:53 PM
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Acura is Japanese and they allow anyone (including driver) to use the full navigation system while in motion...
Anyway, yes, Lexus is saying "better safe than sorry"... I'm just glad to see them getting a bit of heat for it... Especially in the LS460...
Anyway, yes, Lexus is saying "better safe than sorry"... I'm just glad to see them getting a bit of heat for it... Especially in the LS460...
03-28-07, 06:58 AM
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Hopefully, Lexus will take the lead in other safety areas as well. A few examples of areas in which Lexus could establish leadership:
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
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03-28-07, 07:01 AM
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I have to be honest and somewhat agree that when I'm fiddling with my screen, I'm not really paying attention to the road as i should be. Sometimes when I'm driving my usual route, wonder how i got there, as i have been either day dreaming, or messing with the navi for sometime. Its crazy when you think about it sometimes.
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
03-28-07, 08:03 AM
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I have to be honest and somewhat agree that when I'm fiddling with my screen, I'm not really paying attention to the road as i should be. Sometimes when I'm driving my usual route, wonder how i got there, as i have been either day dreaming, or messing with the navi for sometime. Its crazy when you think about it sometimes.
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
03-28-07, 08:19 AM
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EV ftw!!!
Hopefully, Lexus will take the lead in other safety areas as well. A few examples of areas in which Lexus could establish leadership:
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
03-28-07, 09:09 AM
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lol, Hameed
Until he's the guy behind you trying to multi-task and drive and doesn't notice that you've stopped short to avoid that child who ran out in the street because he's:
1). Drag racing from light to light
2). Changing his CD's while doing 85mph
3). Arguing on his cell or sending a text message
4). Applying blush or whatever else is in the MAC kit
5). Trying to eat McNuggets AND dip them in the sauce while driving
6). Has a blow up doll of Angelina Jolie in the passenger seat and can't stop taking a peek at her every 45 feet.
Until he's the guy behind you trying to multi-task and drive and doesn't notice that you've stopped short to avoid that child who ran out in the street because he's:
1). Drag racing from light to light
2). Changing his CD's while doing 85mph
3). Arguing on his cell or sending a text message
4). Applying blush or whatever else is in the MAC kit
5). Trying to eat McNuggets AND dip them in the sauce while driving
6). Has a blow up doll of Angelina Jolie in the passenger seat and can't stop taking a peek at her every 45 feet.
03-28-07, 08:55 PM
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Hopefully, Lexus will take the lead in other safety areas as well. A few examples of areas in which Lexus could establish leadership:
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
1). Since the highest speed limit allowed in the US is 70 (with a few exceptions), all Lexii will be speed limited to 70mph. Since speed differentials between vehicles is a major cause of accidents, no Lexus will be allowed to accelerate to 60 faster than 9.4 seconds.
2). Radios will not function when the car is moving more than 3 mph, as a driver listening to the radio is a driver who is not paying attention to the road.
3). All Lexii will include cellphone jammers.
4). Makeup mirrors will be auto-locked when the car is moving.
5). Food sensors will stop the cars if the odor of food is detected. You can't eat and drive.
6). The number one cause of accidents is distractions, so from now on Lexus will build only one-seat cars. Passengers can be so very distracting.
The technology for all of this is here today, let's hope Lexus starts applying it, so we can all be safer on the road.
Your logic is flawed.
it's okay to murder my spouse, because I killed an insect yesterday.
I don't think so.
03-29-07, 05:51 AM
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BTW, in my original post, the point (and what the article said) was that the PASSENGER should be able to enter destinations while driving...
hehe, those posts above are great though! lol... Props to papi and buddy!
hehe, those posts above are great though! lol... Props to papi and buddy!
03-29-07, 06:09 AM
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I have to be honest and somewhat agree that when I'm fiddling with my screen, I'm not really paying attention to the road as i should be. Sometimes when I'm driving my usual route, wonder how i got there, as i have been either day dreaming, or messing with the navi for sometime. Its crazy when you think about it sometimes.
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
Which is why i stop now when i have to work the navi... esp when im driving in places I've never been too... and thats usually when I most need my navi (autopilot can only work so well)
