Mercedes is now copying Chrysler...
Mercedes follows Chrysler, chooses Garmin for next-gen infotainment system
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/02/mercedes-follows-chrysler-chooses-garmin-for-next-gen-infotainm/
http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/02/mercedes-follows-chrysler-chooses-garmin-for-next-gen-infotainm/
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The Garmins are missing lots of roads on my Dart and 200.
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"Mercedes follows Chrysler..."
...I would like to see the faces in Stuttgart when they read that headline!
...I would like to see the faces in Stuttgart when they read that headline!
I was wondering why the new interface looked so much better!oh2o said:
As a side note, the screenshots of the new uConnect2 on the Cherokee are a step or two above the current graphics. Much improved in all aspects, kudos to they guys that worked on it. Keep up the good work!
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Interesting. I thought for sure that it was still Garmin, but I guess it's not. Even the website doesn't use "Garmin" when describing the new radios, just "Navigation". Still has a Garmin feel to it, but more refined.oh2o said:
This makes it even better, that Chrysler has moved on to another system, and dumbler is going with it now.
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A built in bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection would be a great way to update the software. I still say a mounting place for your favorite portable device with a bluetooth link to the radio is the best way for getting what you want. Hate to have to can a car because the Infotainment system software goes out of style.ShadowRider said:
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I've not experienced the Harman NAV interface myself yet...Garmin interface is good but I'll agree that it doesn't seem to scale well to a larger screen - I would think that could be easily fixed though.
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I think it's Harman hardware with Garmin navigation?
Anyway, since CHrysler developed UConnect for Mercedes, why would we be surprised? For all we know, Mercedes still has some rights to newer versions of the system, or some such.
Anyway, since CHrysler developed UConnect for Mercedes, why would we be surprised? For all we know, Mercedes still has some rights to newer versions of the system, or some such.
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From the 2014 Grand Cherokee press kit:
"Harman Kardon navigation: Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time traffic to
provide precise guidance to destination through the use of global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology".
From the 2014 Durango press kit:
Harman Kardon navigation (New): Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time
traffic to provide precise guidance to destination through the use of Global Positioning System
(GPS) satellite technology
"Harman Kardon navigation: Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time traffic to
provide precise guidance to destination through the use of global positioning system (GPS) satellite
technology".
From the 2014 Durango press kit:
Harman Kardon navigation (New): Voice-activated navigation system available with real-time
traffic to provide precise guidance to destination through the use of Global Positioning System
(GPS) satellite technology
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Who's the U-Boat Commander?FreeLantz said:When someone mentions navi in a Benz I have to post this.... the car was actually northwest of Houston at the time.
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