new acura infotainment and trackpad (alex on autos review)
05-30-18, 10:35 AM
#16
. I love that feature of Waze.As for Apple CarPlay, I'd want it simply because we didn't get the navi on the RX. Not a dealbreaker, but it'd be nice to have Apple Maps vs Scout GPS that came with our RX.
05-30-18, 10:53 AM
#17
For those of us who aren't the Angels on the road that you are, this is a big deal . I love that feature of Waze.
As for Apple CarPlay, I'd want it simply because we didn't get the navi on the RX. Not a dealbreaker, but it'd be nice to have Apple Maps vs Scout GPS that came with our RX.
. I love that feature of Waze.As for Apple CarPlay, I'd want it simply because we didn't get the navi on the RX. Not a dealbreaker, but it'd be nice to have Apple Maps vs Scout GPS that came with our RX.
05-30-18, 10:57 AM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
For those of us who aren't the Angels on the road that you are, this is a big deal . I love that feature of Waze.
As for Apple CarPlay, I'd want it simply because we didn't get the navi on the RX. Not a dealbreaker, but it'd be nice to have Apple Maps vs Scout GPS that came with our RX.
. I love that feature of Waze.As for Apple CarPlay, I'd want it simply because we didn't get the navi on the RX. Not a dealbreaker, but it'd be nice to have Apple Maps vs Scout GPS that came with our RX.
Maybe its just me - but I can't get over having the Apple/Android system replacing the car's actual system when the connection is on. It definitely cheapens the car - especially on higher end cars.
Yup - like I mentioned before - Apple Car play or Android Car play is a good option to have on cars without a navigation. Its definitely better than Scout GPS.
05-30-18, 03:56 PM
#19
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waze must be more valuable in high traffic areas. i've tried it a few times and maybe since where i am there's not a lot of traffic it just seems like google maps with worse graphics.
05-30-18, 05:09 PM
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Yup. The new touchpad controller will be Lexus' main system. The older touchpad and the remote control will likely be phased out. I actually like the remote control. It reminds me a bit of the older iDrive.
05-30-18, 05:26 PM
#23
Sure. A stock navigation can't save you from speed traps. But is "avoiding speed traps" a good enough reason to want Apple/Android Car play? How accurate is the speed trap tracker? Why just not go the speed limit?
My point is: I personally don't believe Apple/Android car plays hold enough weight to be consider a deal-breaker. I just don't understand the obsession over it. I believe it makes the car look cheap.
I just want to point out: the Waze Navigation App you speak of only works on Android Car Play - it doesn't work on Apple (which forces you to use Apple Maps). So how do Apple users justify wanting Apple Car play? Clearly Apple Maps is not good compared to standard navigation. And other apps within the selection is purely useless while driving - unless you want to listen to an E-Book while driving.
My point is: I personally don't believe Apple/Android car plays hold enough weight to be consider a deal-breaker. I just don't understand the obsession over it. I believe it makes the car look cheap.
I just want to point out: the Waze Navigation App you speak of only works on Android Car Play - it doesn't work on Apple (which forces you to use Apple Maps). So how do Apple users justify wanting Apple Car play? Clearly Apple Maps is not good compared to standard navigation. And other apps within the selection is purely useless while driving - unless you want to listen to an E-Book while driving.
Anyway, back on topic. I quite like the 1:1 trackpad that they have and would be interested in trying it out. My wife's CX-5 is showing its age and we're looking for a replacement. Since we have the van she doesn't need a larger vehicle so this is in play
05-30-18, 08:22 PM
#25
Lexus Test Driver
And that's great for you. I think it looks cheap when people have vent mounts for their phones because they're using their phone's nav because most stock navs suck. Waze is crowdsourced so it's as accurate as the person a few miles ahead of you putting the alert down. Do you drive the speed limit everywhere? I was driving 73 in a 65 in the slow lane and went down to 68 when the hidden cop warnings came up. I then watched cops pull over people who were keeping pace with me at 73. So are ugly graphics worth the cost of a speeding ticket, traffic school, and a few points on my record? I'd say yes
Anyway, back on topic. I quite like the 1:1 trackpad that they have and would be interested in trying it out. My wife's CX-5 is showing its age and we're looking for a replacement. Since we have the van she doesn't need a larger vehicle so this is in play
Anyway, back on topic. I quite like the 1:1 trackpad that they have and would be interested in trying it out. My wife's CX-5 is showing its age and we're looking for a replacement. Since we have the van she doesn't need a larger vehicle so this is in play
No. I obviously don't drive speed limit. I don't know where you live but - usually in my area - cops aren't **** about being 5 over limit or even 10. In LA county - you can hit up to 80/90 because flow of traffic is just like that. That's why I don't think Waze will be all that helpful if you stay floating around 65 because cops usually won't care. But to answer your question - I would rather chance a ticket than having to stare at an ugly screen graphic after paying over 50K for a car. I would only do this because I know staying around 70 in my area won't yield a ticket.
I'll agree. The RDX will be a good pick up to replace your wife's CX-5. Definitely give the RDX a test drive.
05-30-18, 09:00 PM
#26
I agree. It looks cheap when people have vent mounts for their phones because they are using the navigation VIA phone screen. I have said before - Apple/Android car play are good options for cars with lackluster infotainment systems or a car without navigation. However - I still maintain that it'll look cheap and useless for expensive luxury cars, where majority of the time, they have good infotainment systems. IE: Why use Apple/Android Car play over a BMW iDrive navigation system?
No. I obviously don't drive speed limit. I don't know where you live but - usually in my area - cops aren't **** about being 5 over limit or even 10. In LA county - you can hit up to 80/90 because flow of traffic is just like that. That's why I don't think Waze will be all that helpful if you stay floating around 65 because cops usually won't care. But to answer your question - I would rather chance a ticket than having to stare at an ugly screen graphic after paying over 50K for a car. I would only do this because I know staying around 70 in my area won't yield a ticket.
I'll agree. The RDX will be a good pick up to replace your wife's CX-5. Definitely give the RDX a test drive.
No. I obviously don't drive speed limit. I don't know where you live but - usually in my area - cops aren't **** about being 5 over limit or even 10. In LA county - you can hit up to 80/90 because flow of traffic is just like that. That's why I don't think Waze will be all that helpful if you stay floating around 65 because cops usually won't care. But to answer your question - I would rather chance a ticket than having to stare at an ugly screen graphic after paying over 50K for a car. I would only do this because I know staying around 70 in my area won't yield a ticket.
I'll agree. The RDX will be a good pick up to replace your wife's CX-5. Definitely give the RDX a test drive.
05-30-18, 11:32 PM
#27
Lexus Test Driver
This is why I think its useless to buy or have Apple/Android Car play on luxury cars with good (or even average) infotainment systems. I agree - I did find Apple/Android car play useful on lackluster systems or non-navigation cars. I rented a Camaro SS w/o navigation and used its Apple car play for maps.
05-31-18, 04:54 AM
#28
Pole Position
I am a huge Lexus fan. The NX just moved down a position. Alex agrees the RDX is the winner over the NX. Can not believe they chose to make the panoramic roof and HUD only available overseas and Canada and no Apple car Play or Android Auto. The only slightly negative comments were the dynamic control button and slight limited rear headroom.
05-31-18, 06:07 AM
#29
Thank you! This is exactly what I have been saying. I found Apple/Android Car play to be 100% useless with the iDrive. I have played with it, searched through forums and the general census is the same - BMW owners won't use Apple/Android Car play over iDrive.
This is why I think its useless to buy or have Apple/Android Car play on luxury cars with good (or even average) infotainment systems. I agree - I did find Apple/Android car play useful on lackluster systems or non-navigation cars. I rented a Camaro SS w/o navigation and used its Apple car play for maps.
This is why I think its useless to buy or have Apple/Android Car play on luxury cars with good (or even average) infotainment systems. I agree - I did find Apple/Android car play useful on lackluster systems or non-navigation cars. I rented a Camaro SS w/o navigation and used its Apple car play for maps.
05-31-18, 06:09 AM
#30
I agree. It looks cheap when people have vent mounts for their phones because they are using the navigation VIA phone screen. I have said before - Apple/Android car play are good options for cars with lackluster infotainment systems or a car without navigation. However - I still maintain that it'll look cheap and useless for expensive luxury cars, where majority of the time, they have good infotainment systems. IE: Why use Apple/Android Car play over a BMW iDrive navigation system?
No. I obviously don't drive speed limit. I don't know where you live but - usually in my area - cops aren't **** about being 5 over limit or even 10. In LA county - you can hit up to 80/90 because flow of traffic is just like that. That's why I don't think Waze will be all that helpful if you stay floating around 65 because cops usually won't care. But to answer your question - I would rather chance a ticket than having to stare at an ugly screen graphic after paying over 50K for a car. I would only do this because I know staying around 70 in my area won't yield a ticket.
I'll agree. The RDX will be a good pick up to replace your wife's CX-5. Definitely give the RDX a test drive.
No. I obviously don't drive speed limit. I don't know where you live but - usually in my area - cops aren't **** about being 5 over limit or even 10. In LA county - you can hit up to 80/90 because flow of traffic is just like that. That's why I don't think Waze will be all that helpful if you stay floating around 65 because cops usually won't care. But to answer your question - I would rather chance a ticket than having to stare at an ugly screen graphic after paying over 50K for a car. I would only do this because I know staying around 70 in my area won't yield a ticket.
I'll agree. The RDX will be a good pick up to replace your wife's CX-5. Definitely give the RDX a test drive.