Bworks3
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Read 2 articles that suggested integrated Nav systems are going away completely in a few years, but I imagine companies like Garmin work very hard to keep the quality of their products significantly better than free phone apps as well as building in tech that makes their use much more seamless in integrated car infotainment systems.
However, I haven't heard much in the way of specific feedback about this other than "I love it" versus how and why it's better than the phone apps (other than driving outside of data coverage areas).
For instance: Does Carplay & Android Auto run navigation with all sources of music/information at the same time or are there limitations? Any other limitations?
Example: If I use the Carplay app for navigation am I then restricted to only using audio sources directly from my phone (e.g., no simultaneous use of AM/FM, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, etc.)? Is it more of just a learning curve with the Carplay and Android Auto or did Garmin design their product to integrate and provide such a value that there is no real comparison?
I ask because I've read posts from people who opted for the EX-L with the Navigation as opposed to the Honda Sensing or neither. I'd like to understand the value of the Integrated Nav that caused folks to spend roughly $1000 extra for a Navigation system (in lieu of Honda Sensing), knowing fully that their phones have built in navigation apps that will get better year after year that work with their cars infotainment system.
I realize built in Navigation systems have always been very expensive (especially in past years), and $1000 seems like a very low price compared to what other Manufacturers offer for comparable products.
I'm assuming the people who made the choice to buy the Navigation systems separately had some very good reasons based off past experience, research, etc? It's just that much better and worth the money, correct?
If possible I'd really like to hear why that is from people who have the EX-L Nav and/or touring. I'm hoping it's more than just the current generation of available Carplay and Android Auto navigation applications are still just not as good as they could be.
Cost of the Garmin updates post year 5 are around $100-150 annually. Car phone Nav apps should continue to get better, along with data coverage, and are usually free. How are companies like Garmin expecting to get consumers to pay for these annual map updates?
However, I haven't heard much in the way of specific feedback about this other than "I love it" versus how and why it's better than the phone apps (other than driving outside of data coverage areas).
For instance: Does Carplay & Android Auto run navigation with all sources of music/information at the same time or are there limitations? Any other limitations?
Example: If I use the Carplay app for navigation am I then restricted to only using audio sources directly from my phone (e.g., no simultaneous use of AM/FM, HD Radio, Satellite Radio, etc.)? Is it more of just a learning curve with the Carplay and Android Auto or did Garmin design their product to integrate and provide such a value that there is no real comparison?
I ask because I've read posts from people who opted for the EX-L with the Navigation as opposed to the Honda Sensing or neither. I'd like to understand the value of the Integrated Nav that caused folks to spend roughly $1000 extra for a Navigation system (in lieu of Honda Sensing), knowing fully that their phones have built in navigation apps that will get better year after year that work with their cars infotainment system.
I realize built in Navigation systems have always been very expensive (especially in past years), and $1000 seems like a very low price compared to what other Manufacturers offer for comparable products.
I'm assuming the people who made the choice to buy the Navigation systems separately had some very good reasons based off past experience, research, etc? It's just that much better and worth the money, correct?
If possible I'd really like to hear why that is from people who have the EX-L Nav and/or touring. I'm hoping it's more than just the current generation of available Carplay and Android Auto navigation applications are still just not as good as they could be.
Cost of the Garmin updates post year 5 are around $100-150 annually. Car phone Nav apps should continue to get better, along with data coverage, and are usually free. How are companies like Garmin expecting to get consumers to pay for these annual map updates?
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