adding navi
. I am now looking at the Garmin Nuvi.
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11-22-2005, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mhollinger
*shameless plug*
I used to work for the group at IBM that designed the voice system for Honda / Acura. There's a reason why that navigation system is consistently awarded "best" in its class. The systems do all sorts of noise cancellation and acoustical modeling, based on the configuration of the car (windows 1/2 down, sunroof open, 30 mph vs. windows up, sunroof closed, highway speeds for example). It just plain works.
*/shameless plug*
I suppose you could say a joystick also 'just plain works,' but that's like comparing an atari controller to a tablet pc.
We'll see what the 2007 system gets. The M already has voice, and I have a theory that Infiniti will unify the navigation across all of the cars as each is redesigned. Hopefully the voice in it will be comprable to the Honda / Acura system.
I used to work for the group at IBM that designed the voice system for Honda / Acura. There's a reason why that navigation system is consistently awarded "best" in its class. The systems do all sorts of noise cancellation and acoustical modeling, based on the configuration of the car (windows 1/2 down, sunroof open, 30 mph vs. windows up, sunroof closed, highway speeds for example). It just plain works.
*/shameless plug*
I suppose you could say a joystick also 'just plain works,' but that's like comparing an atari controller to a tablet pc.
We'll see what the 2007 system gets. The M already has voice, and I have a theory that Infiniti will unify the navigation across all of the cars as each is redesigned. Hopefully the voice in it will be comprable to the Honda / Acura system.
It just kills me that they had access to that nav and CHOSE not to get it... Id friggin kill for an integrated-voice activated nav in my g.
btw, the nav in 06 is pretty much integrated across the inf models, I have one nav manual which covers the whole inf lineup. Of course the means to access the same menu structure is vastly different, sigh.
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11-22-2005, 04:33 PM
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#20
03-16-2006, 11:37 AM
Did you use the screw or anything for the disc mounted? I saw a screw in the picture,
Originally Posted by skeleton_cru
Here is a pic of the disc mounted in the cubby hole.
The only drawback, however small, is that it's hard to reach the lever to release the suction cup when you want to remove the mounting bracket from the cubby hole. There is limited space and my hand is too big.
The only drawback, however small, is that it's hard to reach the lever to release the suction cup when you want to remove the mounting bracket from the cubby hole. There is limited space and my hand is too big.
#21
03-16-2006, 02:08 PM
Originally Posted by da mayor
let's just say word of mouth i know the navi system in the '07 will be a lot more advanced than the M and will include a lot of other features outside of navigation all to work together
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#24
03-16-2006, 05:42 PM
Originally Posted by JGFox
This doesn't make any sense. Why would Infiniti put their most advanced navigation system into their entry level car and then let it trickle up into the other models?
I look at it as a costs and manufacturing tradeoff. Why have three or four separate systems that all basically do the same thing three or four different ways? You have to stock parts, maintain training, and do design around three or four different designs. If you unify the product, you cut costs, increase efficiencies, and deliver more value to your customer (assuming you pass the savings on).
~ Mike
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03-16-2006, 07:27 PM
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