had an optional GPS add-on for thousands of dollars
I guess it's for people who don't know better.
Even a standalone GPS won't cost that much, and as a bonus, you can take it with you.
I guess it's for people who don't know better.
Even a standalone GPS won't cost that much, and as a bonus, you can take it with you.
(it's even better than tesla's nav system - you can plan your routes, avoid specific places, etc)
* Location on the map is represented far more accurately
* Knows which way I am pointed and can give accurate directions as soon as I start navigation, while sometimes with my phone I need to move a bit for it to know which way I’m oriented
* Works in tunnels
* Tends to stick to main roads while Apple and Google maps are far too aggressive sending me down side roads or crossing over 2 lanes of traffic.
* Don’t need to pause navigation or mess around with my phone when getting in and out of the car for breaks
* Has detailed information about the services/stores/restaurants available at each rest stop along the highway, and distances to each stop
* Detailed information about lane closures, temporary speed limit reductions due to weather, chain restrictions, etc
* Displays accurate representations of street signs and 3d renderings of off ramps
* Displays landmarks at intersections (e.g. turn right before the ramen shop on the right)
* Much more customizable interface. I can choose whether I want it to display gas stations, convenience stores, parking, etc. on the map. How many prompts before a turn. I can enable or disable various features like split-screen turn guidance, etc.
I have used both CarPlay and the built-in GPS, and overwhelmingly prefer the built-in GPS. So I disagree that it is just for people who “don’t know better”.
Cheaper to have everything wrapped up in one vendor sometimes than having a third party install and service gps.
My guess at least. I don't really know.
However unrelated to this computer vendors I've noticed charge a ton for more data and memory relative to buying from part stores. So perhaps maybe just taking suckers for a ride.
15 years ago, drove a BMW 1 series that was more precise. Today, driving a Volvo XC90, it gets confused in an underground garage and doesn't reset using GPS signal fast enough.
The standalone GPS have a place but I suspect they’re a tiny minority for in-car usage compared to phones.