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Dec 11, 2004 | 06:56 AM

BLUEMASKER

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NEED GPS Info

Dear readers,

Can you help me by giving me the Spec of Nav that are used in RX 330 '05?
Such as the capabilities, and is it possible to add TV in in the system it self? if yes how and what is the cost?

Y lexus Nav doesnt come with TV built in like BMW x5?

Which is the best Nav Program?

Lexus. BMW others

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:48 AM

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???????
Please, I need Info anout the GPS

Dec 23, 2004 | 05:28 AM

rxdriver

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You can see a demonstration of the nav system on the Lexus web site:
http://www.lexus.com/models/rx/interior.html#dvdnav

I don't think I've seen any posts on the forum about adding TV to the system. If you have the optional Rear Seat Entertainment System, then there are ways to get the DVD picture to appear on the nav screen. (From the factory, it only works if the car is parked and the brake is on. There might be some mods out there.) You can't get the sound from the RSES to come out of the main speaker system, though.

The best nav systems seem to be those from the Japanese auto makers. Lexus (Toyota), Honda, and Nissan are highly rated. Last I saw, the European versions (like BMW) are considered very hard to use. Search the forum for this topic... there have been many posts about comparisons between companies. There was a very detailed post not very long ago comparing Lexus to Acura (Honda).

Dec 23, 2004 | 05:29 AM

Lil4X

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Navigation option

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUEMASKER

At one time there was a company that furnished a kit to provide a video signal (from a DVD player or tuner to the Nav screen. There are several problems with such a system:

It will void the warranty on your Nav, possibly other electronics as well.
It exposes the manufacturer (and Lexus) to significant liability issues in the event of an accident.
The problem is more than just furnishing an RGB signal to the touchscreen, it requires an additional audio input as well. (See #1, above)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLUEMASKER

Which is the best Nav Program?

Lexus. BMW others

By "best" what do you mean? Accuracy of all GPS systems is identical. Interface and display are subjective points - pick the one you like. POI content depends pretty much on what you are willing to spend for the latest update. Personally, I'd like to be able to plan my route using my DeLorme software and store the file on a card I could insert into the Nav - eliminating all of the intense screen poking required to lay out a complex trip.

Dec 23, 2004 | 06:24 AM

BLUEMASKER

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thanks friendsneed one more fever

how can i turn the GPS to tell me whats comming towards

for example

after 1 km left is x place
after 2 km right is y place
like that

Dec 23, 2004 | 09:45 AM

spinaltoad

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If the LCD does take standard RGB, then you need something like the following.

http://www.happcontrols.com/monitors/96058300.htm
Alpine KCE-150V

But, not all LCD's take the same kind of input.

You'll have to splice into the signale. of the nav system. You might want to consider contacting drivesoft for a complete solution. http://www.drivesoft.net/dfs_hardware.html