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In Reply to: Makes more sense now.... posted by AbeCollins on October 6, 2022 at 18:03:25:
We still evaluate different approaches using Google maps during a trip. More than once, we've overridden the Garmin suggestion before it figures out the new track.
Our key values for the in dash unit are: large and persistent view.
Since both wifey and I use a wallet styled iPhone case, neither of us is particularly interested in regularly separating the pieces for a dash mount.
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Follow Ups Full ThreadTopic - Was in DC last weekend, got to sample the power of the iPhone! - ghost of olddude55 05:26:17 10/6/22 (83)
- Apple CarPlay - take it to the next level.... - AbeCollins 13:02:09 10/6/22 (2)
- This will be cool, if the auto makers allow that level of integration - Dave_K 05:37:12 10/7/22 (0)
- I don't think it's available on Mrs. Ghost's new car. - ghost of olddude55 14:49:40 10/6/22 (0)
- Speaking of DC... - SamA 06:30:01 10/6/22 (5)
- RE: Speaking of DC... - pictureguy 12:56:16 10/6/22 (0)
- Soon some will drive with their long extension cord - merdy 08:42:48 10/6/22 (1)
- RE: Soon some will drive with their long extension cord - dark_dave56 09:18:24 10/6/22 (0)
- Nope, we were east of the Anacostia. - ghost of olddude55 07:33:20 10/6/22 (1)
- Kalorama and Adams Morgan - SamA 07:59:19 10/6/22 (0)
- RE: Was in DC last weekend, got to sample the power of the iPhone! - Uncle Mike 06:08:00 10/6/22 (18)
- Google Maps vs onboard systems. - grantv 06:42:12 10/6/22 (16)
- So is Garmin - Victor Khomenko 06:49:31 10/6/22 (15)
- Sometimes, however... - E-Stat 07:04:54 10/6/22 (3)
- Yes to the traffic part... - Ivan303 07:33:11 10/6/22 (2)
- You can never plan for accidents - E-Stat 07:35:48 10/6/22 (1)
- Agreed.... - Ivan303 07:40:26 10/6/22 (0)
- If you don't have a factory screen, I get it. - grantv 07:01:56 10/6/22 (10)
- Not worth buying a new car for said feature.... - Ivan303 07:31:07 10/6/22 (9)
- Probably not but available aftermarket - AbeCollins 11:58:51 10/6/22 (0)
- RE: Not worth buying a new car for said feature.... - grantv 07:53:15 10/6/22 (7)
- More of them have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - AbeCollins 12:07:11 10/6/22 (3)
- RE: More of them have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - grantv 12:32:28 10/6/22 (2)
- RE: More of them have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto - AbeCollins 13:26:13 10/6/22 (1)
- Bundles are the current standard... - dark_dave56 07:00:02 10/7/22 (0)
- "New vehicles" do not come with V8 6sp - Victor Khomenko 08:08:29 10/6/22 (2)
- They don't? - grantv 08:50:18 10/6/22 (1)
- Add - grantv 09:04:03 10/6/22 (0)
- Yep. Late to the game. - ghost of olddude55 06:11:15 10/6/22 (0)
- Nothing compares to a 7" Garmin - Victor Khomenko 05:34:04 10/6/22 (54)
- RE: I often run both - Oldbean2 09:17:11 10/6/22 (1)
- Later Garmins do all that, and then some - Victor Khomenko 10:06:41 10/6/22 (0)
- Who needs a turntable if you've got Qobuz or Tidal ;-) - AbeCollins 06:17:22 10/6/22 (4)
- Everyone who has content unavailable on streaming services - E-Stat 07:06:47 10/6/22 (0)
- I think you meant it the other way around. :) - Victor Khomenko 06:40:32 10/6/22 (2)
- "I will stick with open reels and LPs" - Try that in the car ;-) - AbeCollins 11:31:58 10/6/22 (1)
- There used to be car record players - Victor Khomenko 11:35:45 10/6/22 (0)
- Who needs the Garmin when you've got the phone? - ghost of olddude55 05:50:55 10/6/22 (45)
- The phone does everything, but mostly poorly - Victor Khomenko 06:33:27 10/6/22 (3)
- Unless used with Android Auto onto the vehicle screen. - grantv 06:51:14 10/6/22 (2)
- Or Apple CarPlay onto the vehicle screen. - AbeCollins 11:37:46 10/6/22 (1)
- That too I'm sure. - grantv 12:35:22 10/6/22 (0)
- "The phone does everything" - E-Stat 05:59:27 10/6/22 (40)
- Mine works fine w/o cell service... - AbeCollins 06:22:32 10/6/22 (8)
- Mine, too. nt - ghost of olddude55 07:33:43 10/6/22 (0)
- Rather not have to proactively - E-Stat 06:24:55 10/6/22 (6)
- Phone was useless -- Plan ahead - AbeCollins 11:05:33 10/6/22 (5)
- RE: Phone was useless -- Plan ahead - E-Stat 11:47:04 10/6/22 (4)
- Is that in your Honda Passport ? - AbeCollins 17:08:32 10/6/22 (3)
- No, that was in a rental from SeaTac - E-Stat 17:31:16 10/6/22 (2)
- Makes more sense now.... - AbeCollins 18:03:25 10/6/22 (1)
- Right - E-Stat 10/6/2219:03:15 10/6/22 (0)
- Nothing is perfect. - ghost of olddude55 06:03:15 10/6/22 (30)
- Perhaps there is a reason all new cars - RGA 15:53:04 10/6/22 (2)
- Google Maps offline mode on your smartphone - AbeCollins 18:30:26 10/6/22 (1)
- RE: Google Maps offline mode on your smartphone - Uncle Mike 04:43:52 10/9/22 (0)
- RE: "more useful than a Garmin, which can only do one thing." - Ivan303 07:27:52 10/6/22 (0)
- You're preaching to the choir - E-Stat 06:11:45 10/6/22 (0)
- nonetheless... - Jim Pearce 06:06:39 10/6/22 (24)
- RE: nonetheless... - AbeCollins 06:13:07 10/6/22 (6)
- simpler still... - Jim Pearce 06:56:39 10/6/22 (5)
- "mobile data thing is a scam" - Huh? - AbeCollins 11:28:52 10/6/22 (4)
- there's nothing much worth doing in your list... - Jim Pearce 15:27:58 10/6/22 (2)
- Really Jim? That's your best response? - AbeCollins 18:01:06 10/6/22 (1)
- I'm sure I waste just as much time... - Jim Pearce 06:23:10 10/7/22 (0)
- +1 NT - grantv 11:47:41 10/6/22 (0)
- How often do you need GPS? Daily? - ghost of olddude55 06:10:08 10/6/22 (16)
- Garmin is on every moment I drive. - Ivan303 07:48:33 10/6/22 (3)
- so is google - Javier 22:05:54 10/6/22 (0)
- Same with our vehicles with Google Maps. - grantv 08:53:13 10/6/22 (1)
- Apple CarPlay was a game changer for car infotainment systems..... - AbeCollins 11:44:06 10/6/22 (0)
- my data limit is zero... - Jim Pearce 06:45:34 10/6/22 (0)
- On a long trip I am taking the Garmin - Victor Khomenko 06:35:24 10/6/22 (10)
- iPhone--large screen, clear navigation, alternate routes. - ghost of olddude55 07:36:35 10/6/22 (9)
- When I need pliers, I reach for pliers, not a Multitool - Victor Khomenko 08:06:22 10/6/22 (8)
- RE: and my Swiss Army knife is useful, but perfect for only one single task - Oldbean2 09:09:53 10/6/22 (7)
- How many people here know what the straight-pull is? - Victor Khomenko 09:14:30 10/6/22 (6)
- RE: LOL - I was posting from work computer, didn't want to type 'rifle' - Oldbean2 09:25:14 10/6/22 (5)
- I used to own a nice K31 - Victor Khomenko 09:44:37 10/6/22 (4)
- RE: haven't fired my K31 yet - Oldbean2 09:56:15 10/6/22 (3)
- More and more I am losing my interest in shooting - Victor Khomenko 10:11:33 10/6/22 (2)
- RE: selling a gun? What is this strange concept you speak of? nt - Oldbean2 11:19:33 10/6/22 (1)
- Sold quite a few before - Victor Khomenko 11:36:32 10/6/22 (0)
- You are correct... - Ivan303 05:48:29 10/6/22 (0)
Follow Ups
- Right - E-Stat 10/6/2219:03:15 10/6/22 (0)