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I use a Dell X30 hand held with Socket Communications Bluetooth GPS unit and software.
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The Alpine system is very clean looking, but I am guessing very expensive once I get all the pieces I would need.
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The Tom Tom Go Koenig recommended looks very functional for the price (I looked at their website).
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However the reliability, accuracy, and ease of use are beyond reproach.
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sorry for the quality of these photos...still getting the hang of my digital camera....
About a month ago I added a full Alpine Nav. system, and I'm very happy with it. Of course, the price point is nowhere near the $380 Traffic Pro... However the reliability, accuracy, and ease of use are beyond reproach. If you want any details, just let me know.
Are you looking for a permantly installed unit or just something that will be used occasionally?
I have a Garmin Quest which I think is great. I can set it up in about 1 minute and put it away when it is no longer being used. You can find out details here -
http://www.garmin.com/products/quest/
It comes with mapping software built in and very detailed maps which install on the PC and can be downloaded to the unit. I use mine a lot for planning routes for my motorcycle riding and then downloading the route, maps and points of interest before I leave.
It also has the advantage that you can move it to any other cars that you have or even slip it in your pocket for use when walking around. And, if you are the sort of person that is just looking for excuses to go for a drive (and are of a slightly geeky nature) then you can always do this...
http://www.geocaching.com/
I find that a great way to get some hiking in that even the kids like.
Barry
Tom Tom Go
Cheap (�312), works well in the Porsche (and the Golf), can update maps every few months, and has add-in static and favoured mobile speed camera location,with an audible warning on approach
You can add your own Points of Interest databases , either created yourself, or from the Net
For journeys of 4 hours, needs no power adapter, and then can recharge from cigarette lighter.
So, not as neat as a built in Sat-Nav, but more updateable.
Recommended
Koenig
I use a portable NAVMAN i630 which works great! With a 128m memory card, I can store the three or four states I visit most freqeutly. I like being able to port it from car-to-car and into rentals as well. In the Countach, I set it to read out mph in the display corner; at last, with a digital speed readout, I can tell how fast I'm going. (Those tiny numbers on the small gage circle are useless to these old eyes.)
I use a Dell X30 hand held with Socket Communications Bluetooth GPS unit and software. Works great and can be used in any car. The maps are extremely detailed and it ties into the outlook contacts on my Dell. The GPS unit is very small and has no wires, so you just throw it on the dash and you are set. The flap on the case for the Dell fits perfectly between the upper and lower center console, so I don't even need a holder for it. I keep the Western US, about 7 states, on the SD card.
Kris
I too have the Traffic Pro. Liked it because it is a direct replacement for the factory radio. Not sure where you live, but be aware the TP is not as detailed as a DVD or Web download based system in some of the rural areas. I live in DC/Balt area and it works well for me, only negative is with Maui Jim sunglasses you cannot read the display because of their contrast qualities. (who else knew that bit of useless info)
Is this the Alpine sytem you guys are referring to?
http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAu...roductID=13214
If yes, how's that price? How much should I expect to pay for the install? Thanks.
My Alpine is different, and way more expensive than you might want to spend. Here's what I have:
Alpine IVA-D300 (mobile multimedia station controller)
Alpine NVE-N852A (DVD Nav. sysyem)
Sirius-ALP1 (Sirius sat. radio)
This system allows me to play dvd movies, cd, sat. radio, nav., am/fm, and cellphone. Yes, dvd movies...my son plays travel baseball, and we do take the 996 to away tournaments....
If you'd like me to post a photo..just say the word.
Happy New Year Everybody!!
Hey Robyn...what Alpine screen was that? IVA's and other flip screen headunits are not the ideal solution for install.
Do you remember the screen model number?
Msrc2:
Yes, please educate me! I looking for the same type of set up you've got-- NAV plus the ability to allow my kids to watch their DVD movies. Can you either post or PM me with all of the dirty details (price for units, price for install, and any ideas where to purchase (websites, etc.)) Thanks!
I have the Garmin 2610 and have been happy with it. It's a portable, plug-in unit that you can move from car-to-car, but it's obviously nowhere near as slick as the in-dash models. Check the OT forum as someone just posted a question regarding GPS systems.
The Tom Tom Go Koenig recommended looks very functional for the price (I looked at their website).
For those of you using portable systems, where do you mount it? Just in the middle of the car on the windsheild? Or, did you find a better spot?
I like the idea of being able to update the system and take it with me to other cars.
The Alpine system is very clean looking, but I am guessing very expensive once I get all the pieces I would need. I'm also not a big fan of pop-out screens.
I have the Pioneer AVIC N1 in my car. The GPS work ok. Some of the routes aren't as short as normal. Like I would take a totally different route than the one provided to get back to my house. But it also plays DVD's and MP3's.
I'm looking at a Kenwood unit that has a fixed screen and plays dvds. But my local car guy wants a total of about $2800 for the whole job (screen, radio, installation). Not sure whether this ia a fair price, but, in any case, it's more than I wanted to spend.
Faszcinated,
The Tom Tom comes with a car windshield mount. You can get spares and leave one in each car you use. I put mine in the middle of the windscreen, bottom resting on the dash, tilted towards the driver. It had not fallen off yet!
You can select day or night modes to suit the lighting conditions.
I just got a 512Mb SD card so I can have every postcode in the country loaded in (downloaded from the Net) as well as more maps. (and all the static speed camera locations)
Koenig
I also have a Garmin Quest. Great product. I picked it because I wanted to move it from car to car, and I wanted to have it when I travel. I can download most of Europe in it and carry it with me when I'm walking the city...
Roy
ps. It also has a windshield mount that comes with it. It has an option bike and motorcycle mount as well.
Wow! nice install - i heard that its *impossible* to swap to an aftmarket head unit on 911s - seems that was BS.
I'm buying a TT and want to do exactlty what Ca996 and robyn have done.
I was thinking re: the eclipse touchscreen dvd/cd/mp3 navunit. I presently have a alpine tme760 screen w/ nav, but wanted to gou touchscreen - does alpine/pioneer/kenwood have atouchscreen unit?
robyn - did you swap out the nav for pcm? or were you able to move the HVAC pod.
How much glare are you guys getting in those screen positions?
