G.P.S. navigation radio

[ThomasLawrence]

KevinO,



The RB1 is DVD-based - the RB4 is CD-based.



And the RB1 will certainly display a moving map with your current location on it - you don't have to input a destination. I run mine like this most of the time.



-Tom

 

[klenger]

KevinO:



A couple of minor corrections: The RB1 is the mapping unit and has a single DVD that must be inserted for the mapping function to work and is only available as a dealer accessory. The RB4 is available as an option, does not have mapping capability, and has two CD Roms.



It sure would have been nice if Dodge would offer the RB1 as a factory option with the Infinity speaker system. As it now stands, to get both, you have to order an upgraded stereo to get the Infinity speakers, then take the radio out and basically give it away, and then buy a $1600 RB1 and install it. Stupid, Stupid, Stupid.

 

[XcumminsX]

For anyone looking at this that hasnt ordered a truck yet. . Do not waste your money on the infinity sound system... . ITS JUST WRONG for 1000 DOLLARS. .



Nick

 

[KevinO]

Thomas I read my post and had it backward on the two systems. I have the RB4.

 

[Jeremiah]

Originally posted by jzaremski

What "other good stuff?" Voice prompts are present in the Chrysler nav radios (at least in RB1).







Er, Chrysler has a customer support phone # for their navi radios.

As I pointed out in my orig message, in which I compared the Honda GPS (also found in the Accura) with the Garmin StreetPilot III, I said the Honda GPS doesn't have the features found in the Garmin. For instance, voice prompts are clearer and not muffled. Every street name is shown on the display. The relative location of the sun and moon is shown. The number of satellites being rec'd is shown. The color changes automatically at official sunup and sundown, not just when you turn on the lights.



Silly ass warnings (example: "Caution: you are entering a non-verified area and you are traveling at your own risk. Please be on the lookout for road hazards") are non-existent in the Garmin. I could go on and on but I won't.



I can't say anything about the product being offered in Chrysler vehicles because I haven't used one of them. But I'll bet they are more expensive than the Garmin, which can be moved from car to car in case you go out of town and rent something.

 

[DanDee]

I agree with klenger... . with not being able to order the RB1 as an option I decided to purchase a Garmin 2610. Seems like it does everything the RB1 can and I can move it between vehicles.



So far it works great and I can set up or review routes in the comfort of my home! Also saved me about $800... (I did look at the Street Pilot III, but the 2610 seems to be the newer version. )

 

[XcumminsX]

ANyone have a newer nextel phone. I have the I730 and i get a servie for 5. 99 a month that gives me directions out loud and has a map displayed and turning signals when to turn



www.nextel.com



Phone = I730



www.telenav.net



Nick

 

[Jeremiah]

Originally posted by DanDee

I agree with klenger... . with not being able to order the RB1 as an option I decided to purchase a Garmin 2610. Seems like it does everything the RB1 can and I can move it between vehicles.



So far it works great and I can set up or review routes in the comfort of my home! Also saved me about $800... (I did look at the Street Pilot III, but the 2610 seems to be the newer version. )

There is a replacement for the III, I just didn't know the nomenclature. For pilots, there's a version for aerial AND ground navigation but it's up there around $1300.

 

[klenger]

If anyone is interested, here are some of the GPS Navigation products that the company I work for makes. If you have to ask "How much does it cost?", you can't afford it.



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http://www.uasc.com/products/index.asp?contentid=prod_fms

 

[Jeremiah]

Originally posted by klenger

If anyone is interested, here are some of the GPS Navigation products that the company I work for makes. If you have to ask "How much does it cost?", you can't afford it.



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http://www.uasc.com/products/index.asp?contentid=prod_fms

Aw, that ain't nothin' but flat screen displays. Garmin makes 'em too and they supposedly replace gauges 'n' stuff in planes! They include pop-up HSIs and lots of other neat stuff. But you're right: they ain't cheap.

 

[klenger]

The bottom picture is of our flat sceen display products, the top one is the Flight Management Systems. There's a bit more to them than just a display.

 

[Jeremiah]

Originally posted by klenger

The bottom picture is of our flat sceen display products, the top one is the Flight Management Systems. There's a bit more to them than just a display.

Yeh, I just gave you a quick answer. I'm a former commercial pilot, SMEL, instrument and glider ratings. Couple of thousand hours, 200 on actual instruments and a thousand multi.



Flew scattered gauges before there were flight directors, etc. , then HSIs and flight directors. Flight Management Systems came along after my time, but I know what they are.



Such integration takes some getting used to ...

 

[evldsl]

"HAY" I work on those at American Airlines in L. A. . I also just bought a RB-1 on E-Bay for $990. 00 and it was just delivered to my house. The only problem I'm having is that the DVD was'nt sent with the head unit and the person I bought it from won't answer the E -Mails I'm sending. The DVD is $247. 47 from the Chrysler dealer so I guess I should have just bought the system from Chrysler and not messed around on one of those E-Bay deals.

 

[Mike Ellis]

We have a 2002 Honda Odyssey with the factory Nav system and have not had any problems with it, in fact it is an extremely useful system. Thought it was a gimmick at first but it is now "must have", have been thinking about getting a Garmin for my old Dodge so I can have similar functionality. Until you use one of these systems, you can't appreciate how useful they really are.



The Honda system has a very clear speaking woman's voice on it, she can get a little annoying after a while if you have the autoroute on. "DINGGG - Drive about 200 miles. " "DINGGG - In about 5 miles, take a right turn. " "DINGGGG - In about 3 miles, take a right turn. " If you drive past the turn, she will immediately start squawking "U-Turn is possible!" Like having another wife in the vehicle with you at all times



I just wish I could reprogram it with Kathleen Turner's voice to make it a little more sexy. "Right turn ahead... if you can handle it... "

 

[ERIC668]

I have a Garmin GPS 176C and Garmin North American City Select 5 and a garmim card programmer. With my GPS, software 128mb card and programmer I can upload to my GPS the most detailed maps on the market for anywhere in the United States. With Garmins other software called Blue Chart I also have the most detailed mapping for the Texas Coastal waters for fishing. I allows me to use my GPS for fishing, boating on lakes, and traveling throughout the US. You would have to pry it out of my dead hands. I also have a 20ft external antenna on the out side of the truck and I picks a perfect signal any where at any time. If I used it strictly on the street I would have the Street Pilot instead of the 176C because it has auto routing and my does not. But if your are looking at where you are going as you are going the who needs auto routing ? I have all of this and more for probably what Dodge wants for their inferior product.

 

[StephenThomas]

For the last year or so, I've been using my Compaq Ipaq PDA with a Navman. Works very well and doubles as a handheld computer. Soon I will be selling it and buying the Alpine Nav system to go with the Alpine IVA-D900.

 

[SilverFox]

bellyscraper,



If you don't get the problem resolved, I could send you my first DVD. That's the one that came with my unit. I got the new and updated DVD when it came out in June '03. The one I could send you is very good in CA and is probably very close to the current DVD. PM me with a mailing address if you want it. It's free as I no longer have any use for it.

 

[ksadz]

CD Changer, RB1, and Sirus compatible?

I've ordered the Laramie Stereo with 6 CD changer. The dealer says I can get the Sirius Radio installed no problem when the truck gets there. He says that the NAV is not compatible with both the Sirius and the CD changer. Everything I've read indicates that there's a jack on the RB1 for a CD changer as well as hookups for the Sirius receiver. Can someone verify that I can:



1. Remove the factory stereo and replace it with an RB1

2. Keep the factory 6cd changer and plug it into the RB1

3. Install the Sirius receiver and plug that into the RB1



That would be the ideal setup for me considering the steering wheel controls and the clean looking install. I only need it in one vehicle.



Thanks, Kevin

 

[evldsl]

"Thanks Silverfox", I will take the deal and I have sent you a PM,at least this way I can test the rb1 head unit.

 

[Jeremiah]

Originally posted by Mike Ellis

We have a 2002 Honda Odyssey with the factory Nav system and have not had any problems with it, in fact it is an extremely useful system. Thought it was a gimmick at first but it is now "must have", have been thinking about getting a Garmin for my old Dodge so I can have similar functionality. Until you use one of these systems, you can't appreciate how useful they really are.



The Honda system has a very clear speaking woman's voice on it, she can get a little annoying after a while if you have the autoroute on. "DINGGG - Drive about 200 miles. " "DINGGG - In about 5 miles, take a right turn. " "DINGGGG - In about 3 miles, take a right turn. " If you drive past the turn, she will immediately start squawking "U-Turn is possible!" Like having another wife in the vehicle with you at all times



I just wish I could reprogram it with Kathleen Turner's voice to make it a little more sexy. "Right turn ahead... if you can handle it... "

I call the lady in my Garmin unit "Louise. " I call the woman in my 2004 Honda Pilot Louise's retarded sister. Her voice is anything but clear and those damn DINGGGGGS!!! you refer to are so loud they drive me up a wall. I usually take my Garmin out of the truck and sit it on the dash of the Honda.