We're considering a 2006 G35x, but we're not sure if we should get the OEM navi. It seems that there are better aftermarket options like the new Blackbird from Alpine. We also considered waiting for the 2007 G37x (which will probably have the same navi as the M), but we know dealers will be charging the sticker price or close to it for several months.

http://www.alpine-usa.com/en/product...model=PMD-B100

Depending on what you want, there are MUCH better options out there than OEM. I was ready to pay for the OEM nav, but after seeing it, it was much inferior to my simple TomTom unit. Even the Infiniti folks were amazed at the simplicity and the touch screen of the Tom unit.

The hottest portable unit out there right now is the Garmin Nuvi 350.

No offense to those that bought the OEM nav, but I found it clunky and inferior to both portable units costing a fraction of the price, let alone to good OEM units like my wife's Acura/Honda.

Touchscreen is essential. Voice command like my wife's is a luxury, but sure is nice once you use it. I would highly recommend looking at the alternative to Infiniti's nav.....

the only thing i like about the navis is that it pops up besides that i really dont think its worth it for the price

I read several reviews on the Garmin Nuvi 350 and it appears to be one of best currently available (maybe the best). I wonder if Best Buy has it.

Best Buy does have it, but at MSRP. It can be had online for sub $700.

Again, I think TomTom is a very good alternative, at a much lower price. I speak from experience. I've had the Magellan and Garmin units in the last couple of years(the 2620 and the Roadmate 700, respectively). The Tom product is clearly better....until now. Garmin has got their **** together on this one.

You can even use the Nuvi 350 in Europe if you travel/rent there. When I tried out the G35's navi a few months ago, I hated that wobbly input stick. I prefer touch-screens even if I have to clean the display more often.

I have the Garmin i5 (smaller, cheaper, fewer features) and I love it. If you have $800, the Nuvi is the way to go. Much better than the built in Nav and you can take it with you. If you put it left of the steering wheel it is hardly noticable.

I like the i5 because it does it's job very well, is smaller than a baseball, and was only $350.

I would not get the built in Nav for several reasons (quality, takes up too much storage space, outdated maps, POI's, no touch screen, $2000????)

I have a Dell Axim x50 with bluetooth GPS. It's been working flawless. I can also install different GPS maps/softwares. All that for around $500 or so and I can use it as a pocket PC. Hard to beat for that price.

Also, when I go on vacations, the Dell Axim / GPS goes with me. That's GPS on rental cars.

I have a Dell Axim x50 with bluetooth GPS. It's been working flawless. I can also install different GPS maps/softwares. All that for around $500 or so and I can use it as a pocket PC. Hard to beat for that price.

Also, when I go on vacations, the Dell Axim / GPS goes with me. That's GPS on rental cars.

I have a Dell Axim x50 with bluetooth GPS. It's been working flawless. I can also install different GPS maps/softwares. All that for around $500 or so and I can use it as a pocket PC. Hard to beat for that price.

Also, when I go on vacations, the Dell Axim / GPS goes with me. That's GPS on rental cars.

mike, you are either hitting buttons 3 times or your Dell is malfuntioning

The PDA units are ok, but don't come close to the features on the dedicated units. I've tried both. Best bang for your buck with nav is a dedicated portable unit. They are simply awesome these days.

well I've just got my used G35 '03 with navi a couple of days ago, and I know that the stock navi isn't all that for you guys... but for someone who didn't have one before, I can't complain love that I can input a phone number to a restaurant and pop comes up the directions

i know i sound like someone who's been living under a rock ...

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I suggest you check out the aftermarket NAVs that you're interested in, try it out at the store and get all the specs, and then ask to see how much it will cost to install it in your G, then decide. Keep in mind that the installer better be competent enough to install without a big mess/fry your system/cut big holes in your dash, and make sure the warranty is up to snuff.

I love my OEM NAV (I am sooo done with Yahoo Maps), and the only two things I wish it would do is become touchscreen-capable and is voice-activated.

I have the Garmin c330. Touch screen interface with maps, point of interests, etc already pre-loaded. And, a memory card interface in case I want to use some maps not installed. I believe it comes with Canada and the US already pre-loaded, so I don't see myself using the memory card anytime soon. I'm completely satisfied with it. Regular MSRP is $700. But, thanks to Black Friday sales, I got it for $550. You can't beat that compared to the $2K for the OEM unit...and it's portable.