Looking for Thoughts on the Nav Package
10-27-2005, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by stream' date='Oct 27 2005, 08:38 AM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 26 2005, 09:48 PM'][quote name='stream' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:27 PM']And one other benefit that others haven't mentioned, us that in the US, voice command comes with nav.? Voice command combined with iDrive is great.
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[/quote]You don't get that without nav?
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[/quote]Nope... only with NAV... at least here in the US...
10-27-2005, 10:06 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
But does the HUD utilize the nav when you're just tracking your position (as opposed to actually navigating somewhere)?
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo. Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo. Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
Originally Posted by hinckley' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:03 PM
I wouldn"t be without it.? It's very accurate everywhere I've been in the northeast.? Also, I have a early-2004 disc and I find no need to update.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
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10-28-2005, 03:19 AM
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My Ride: 535d Auto M Sport delivered 04/10/05, Carbon Black, Beige Ventilated Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Media Pack - Sat Nav Pro, Bmw Assist, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics + snap in adapter for Nokia 6230i & 6 CD, Visibility Pack - bi-xenons, adaptive headlights and Headlight Wash, HUD, High Gloss Shadow Line, Extended Lights, HiFi System, Extended Voice, M Spoiler and Heated/ventilated f/seats. Chrome Grills. M Double Spoke 19" Mixed Wheels 172 with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear (Non-runflat continentals) Spare wheel and jack. Supaglass.
I use Sat Nav even when I'm driving to known places as the TMC updates the route to take into account the latest traffic conditions. Saved me 30 minutes the other day taking me the back way out of a city rather than along the freeway which was all snarled up. WONDERFUL gadget !
10-28-2005, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert A' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:06 AM
But does the HUD utilize the nav when you're just tracking your position (as opposed to actually navigating somewhere)?
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo.? Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
[quote name='hinckley' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:03 PM']I wouldn"t be without it.? It's very accurate everywhere I've been in the northeast.? Also, I have a early-2004 disc and I find no need to update.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo.? Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
[quote name='hinckley' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:03 PM']I wouldn"t be without it.? It's very accurate everywhere I've been in the northeast.? Also, I have a early-2004 disc and I find no need to update.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
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[/quote]When you have HUD it brings up the split screen for nav instructions,cruise control speed,traveling speed,check control messages and FTM.IMO HUD is one of the best options to have ,once you turn it on you never turn it off its that good. Well worth the money it cost.
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10-28-2005, 05:06 AM
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There have been threads that discuss the relative speed of the interface - nav vs. non-nav.
Maybe that was before the S/W upgrades.IMO its a must have option.
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[/quote]Maybe that was before the S/W upgrades.IMO its a must have option.
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10-28-2005, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 27 2005, 07:15 PM
[quote name='stream' date='Oct 27 2005, 08:38 AM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 26 2005, 09:48 PM'][quote name='stream' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:27 PM']And one other benefit that others haven't mentioned, us that in the US, voice command comes with nav.? Voice command combined with iDrive is great.
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[/quote]I don't think this is accurate. The haptics of the iDrive system are an integral and key part of it. There can be no haptics without "force feedback". If you can offer some evidence to support your claim I would be happy to take a look, but this simply sounds false.
10-28-2005, 07:15 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i, white/black manual, sports package, nav, PDC, etc.
Yes, but what does HUD provide when Nav has no route in place?
When you have HUD it brings up the split screen for nav instructions,cruise control speed,traveling speed,check control messages and I believe there is one other thing I can't think of right now.IMO HUD is one of the best options to have ,once you turn it on you never turn it off its that good. Well worth the money it cost.
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Originally Posted by vern' date='Oct 28 2005, 06:03 AM
[quote name='Robert A' date='Oct 28 2005, 01:06 AM']But does the HUD utilize the nav when you're just tracking your position (as opposed to actually navigating somewhere)?
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo.? Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
[quote name='hinckley' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:03 PM']I wouldn"t be without it.? It's very accurate everywhere I've been in the northeast.? Also, I have a early-2004 disc and I find no need to update.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
When I saw HUD on a 545i last year, all I got was a digital speedo.? Hardly seemed worth it considering all the other extra cost goodes available.
[quote name='hinckley' date='Oct 26 2005, 08:03 PM']I wouldn"t be without it.? It's very accurate everywhere I've been in the northeast.? Also, I have a early-2004 disc and I find no need to update.
One last thing - adding HUD brings nav to a whole different level.
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[/quote]When you have HUD it brings up the split screen for nav instructions,cruise control speed,traveling speed,check control messages and I believe there is one other thing I can't think of right now.IMO HUD is one of the best options to have ,once you turn it on you never turn it off its that good. Well worth the money it cost.
cheers
vern
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10-28-2005, 07:53 AM
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In that situation then the HUD provides digital read out of speed, check control messages and cruise control information - be it standard cruise or adaptive. But I use nav all the time !
10-28-2005, 07:57 AM
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It's very accurate! Good idea to keep disc updated as errors are corrected and street closes, get "one way" etc. Dics also includes "places of interest", which constantly changes.
10-28-2005, 08:00 AM
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My Ride: 535d Auto M Sport delivered 04/10/05, Carbon Black, Beige Ventilated Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Media Pack - Sat Nav Pro, Bmw Assist, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics + snap in adapter for Nokia 6230i & 6 CD, Visibility Pack - bi-xenons, adaptive headlights and Headlight Wash, HUD, High Gloss Shadow Line, Extended Lights, HiFi System, Extended Voice, M Spoiler and Heated/ventilated f/seats. Chrome Grills. M Double Spoke 19" Mixed Wheels 172 with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear (Non-runflat continentals) Spare wheel and jack. Supaglass.
I could really do with having the nearest Starbucks on the information screens - though the brand opf petrol station is very useful also.