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Garmin HUD review

 
Mon, 08/19/2013 - 2:55pm

Here is a review of the new Garmin HUD and a not so great video of the unit in action.

I'll be sticking with my 2595LMT

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/08/review-garmin-hud-is-...

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Drivesmart 66, Nuvi 2595LMT (Died), Nuvi 1490T (Died), Nuvi 260 (Died), GPSMAP 195
Mon, 08/19/2013 - 4:07pm

Nice idea but a lot of messing around to get the HUD nav display

It looks similar to what info I see in the HUD windshield display with my GM factory nav but has less nav info displayed.

I love having the ability to see the nav info in the windshield because you do not have to take your eyes off the road ahead for even a second to be able to see the info. It has really spoiled me and it is indispensable in heavy rush hour traffic conditions in a strange city area.

This is a drawing from my GM owner's manual showing the HUD display and what each item in the display is. When the nav info is not showing the display reverts to normal driving speed, tach, turn signal and warnings if any.

http://home.comcast.net/~rjrsw2012/pwpimages/Hud%20display%2...

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Garmin Drive Smart 55 - Samsung Note 10 Smartphone with Google Maps & HERE Apps
Mon, 08/19/2013 - 9:41pm

Still waiting--

I still think this is the killer app for Google Glass, or a similar display-only device, integration with vehicle and NAV systems.

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Nuvi 2460, 680, DATUM Tymserve 2100, Trimble Thunderbolt, Ham radio, Macintosh, Linux, Windows
Tue, 08/20/2013 - 3:04pm

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I'll stick with visible map based GPS units.

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nuvi 760, nuvi 765T, nuvi 855, nuvi 3790LMT, nuvi 3490LMT - SoCal area
Tue, 08/20/2013 - 5:39pm

I would think this might

I would think this might prove to be distracting though, especially if it was in the line of sight of some drivers.

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 9:45pm

Cool, but....

A neat concept, but not really executed all that well. Aside from the cost, the bulky power cord, and fixed screen images, the fact that it will not connect with a Garmin GPS unit is a real killer.

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The Moose Is Loose! nuvi 760
Tue, 08/20/2013 - 10:16pm

Better video

Here's a better video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg8dq9FlX78

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:05pm

I like the idea but .....

This is generation one, I'm sure it will improve in time.

Larry

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 11:31pm

Alternative...

I just stick my GPS in front of instrument panel blocking only speedometer and tachometer, still with clear view to fuel and temperature gauges. It works out great and I check check on GPS without taking my eyes off the road.

Mon, 09/23/2013 - 8:17am

Not Ready for Prime Time

Until more nav data is displayed and the technology improves, this is all sizzle and no steak. Ever try using a HUD while traveling into the sun on abright day while wearing sunglasses?

I will keep my traditional unit for now.

Mon, 09/23/2013 - 8:24am

Almost as bad as a factory

Almost as bad as a factory installed unit...

Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:23pm

Not really

So, you have to buy the hud unit, have a smart phone, buy an app for the smart phone, then plug the hud unit in and for a really long journey, plug the smart phone in too, mmm, I think I will stick with my standalone units.

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Nuvi2797LMT (2) Nuvi260,Ford Sync3 Navigation. Captain Cook was a Yorkshire man too.
Mon, 09/23/2013 - 7:48pm

The HUD is not ready for

The HUD is not ready for prime time! Just saying.