Navigation and Infotainment?
02-16-2014, 06:00 PM
#1
Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Navigation and Infotainment?
Since the new Z06 is about a year away will it get a newer navigation system or a newer infotainment system? As fast as the electronic world is upgrading Will the current system be out dated? I don't like my 2012 CTS V Navigation at all compared to my last 2010 BMW navigation system which was worlds ahead of GM, Maybe the 2014 GM system is better? Any input?
02-16-2014, 09:02 PM
#2
Melting Slicks
I assume it will get whatever is in the 2015 Stingray. My understanding is that there will be some improvements, such as the new app store they are working on, new options for the video recorder system, and other tweaks. Hopefully they have found and fixed the cause of the glitchy screens that were in early Stingrays, so that should be fixed too. Maybe the iOS car interface will be available for iPhone users.
02-17-2014, 05:30 AM
#5
Safety Car
I use NAV on my smartphone pretty much every day and I know exactly where Im going. Why? Because I live near Washington, DC and there are 8 million residents/commuters. I wont even pretend like I know whats the fastest route to get to any destination at any given period. Hell I even use it for subway/bus directions and just finished using it to help with my 10-day vacation in Europe. I also used Google Maps navigation for to locate the best reviewed restaurants in my local area, and to catch trains & navigate like a pro around European cities I've never visited before
I'll spring for the NAV system in my C7 order as long as it remains reasonably priced. Meaning $800 or less as it is now. Its still worth it for the few times when I actually need the car based system. While the smartphone NAV has huge advantages in software updates & connectivity.. theres still no better "hands on" interface while driving than the actual cars center console touchscreen. Its much easier to input locations and a passenger can easily assist should you be busy driving lol. There's also spoken directions over the car speakers & having the driving instructions shown on the HUD, DIC and center 8" screen. Using incar NAV means you dont have to worry about your smartphone battery draining or constantly plugging it in to keep it charged. And do I even need mention fumbling with a smartphone while frustrated, lost or in bumper-to-bumper traffic is just asking for an accident that will sure cost more than $800 bucks.
That said I do hope that GM will continue to update both the NAV software and entire MyLink touchscreen interface. One of the most underated topics about the C7, is that the MyLink interface has the ability to be easily updated and should eventually have its own "App store" where more/better functionality can be added down the road. I believe GM has already partnered with Apple to bring its siri voice commands & interaction in some 2014 vehicles to those with Apple devices. This should be just a stepping stone. Eventually our cars should be able to sync 100% with our smartphones and share anything on the smartphone screen. Atleast thats what I hope! Google maps is tons more useful than any OE based navigation system.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1014-siri.html
I'll spring for the NAV system in my C7 order as long as it remains reasonably priced. Meaning $800 or less as it is now. Its still worth it for the few times when I actually need the car based system. While the smartphone NAV has huge advantages in software updates & connectivity.. theres still no better "hands on" interface while driving than the actual cars center console touchscreen. Its much easier to input locations and a passenger can easily assist should you be busy driving lol. There's also spoken directions over the car speakers & having the driving instructions shown on the HUD, DIC and center 8" screen. Using incar NAV means you dont have to worry about your smartphone battery draining or constantly plugging it in to keep it charged. And do I even need mention fumbling with a smartphone while frustrated, lost or in bumper-to-bumper traffic is just asking for an accident that will sure cost more than $800 bucks.
That said I do hope that GM will continue to update both the NAV software and entire MyLink touchscreen interface. One of the most underated topics about the C7, is that the MyLink interface has the ability to be easily updated and should eventually have its own "App store" where more/better functionality can be added down the road. I believe GM has already partnered with Apple to bring its siri voice commands & interaction in some 2014 vehicles to those with Apple devices. This should be just a stepping stone. Eventually our cars should be able to sync 100% with our smartphones and share anything on the smartphone screen. Atleast thats what I hope! Google maps is tons more useful than any OE based navigation system.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1014-siri.html
Last edited by Daekwan06; 02-17-2014 at 05:37 AM.
02-17-2014, 08:48 AM
#6
Le Mans Master
I use NAV on my smartphone pretty much every day and I know exactly where Im going. Why? Because I live near Washington, DC and there are 8 million residents/commuters. I wont even pretend like I know whats the fastest route to get to any destination at any given period. Hell I even use it for subway/bus directions and just finished using it to help with my 10-day vacation in Europe. I also used Google Maps navigation for to locate the best reviewed restaurants in my local area, and to catch trains & navigate like a pro around European cities I've never visited before
I'll spring for the NAV system in my C7 order as long as it remains reasonably priced. Meaning $800 or less as it is now. Its still worth it for the few times when I actually need the car based system. While the smartphone NAV has huge advantages in software updates & connectivity.. theres still no better "hands on" interface while driving than the actual cars center console touchscreen. Its much easier to input locations and a passenger can easily assist should you be busy driving lol. There's also spoken directions over the car speakers & having the driving instructions shown on the HUD, DIC and center 8" screen. Using incar NAV means you dont have to worry about your smartphone battery draining or constantly plugging it in to keep it charged. And do I even need mention fumbling with a smartphone while frustrated, lost or in bumper-to-bumper traffic is just asking for an accident that will sure cost more than $800 bucks.
That said I do hope that GM will continue to update both the NAV software and entire MyLink touchscreen interface. One of the most underated topics about the C7, is that the MyLink interface has the ability to be easily updated and should eventually have its own "App store" where more/better functionality can be added down the road. I believe GM has already partnered with Apple to bring its siri voice commands & interaction in some 2014 vehicles to those with Apple devices. This should be just a stepping stone. Eventually our cars should be able to sync 100% with our smartphones and share anything on the smartphone screen. Atleast thats what I hope! Google maps is tons more useful than any OE based navigation system.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1014-siri.html
I'll spring for the NAV system in my C7 order as long as it remains reasonably priced. Meaning $800 or less as it is now. Its still worth it for the few times when I actually need the car based system. While the smartphone NAV has huge advantages in software updates & connectivity.. theres still no better "hands on" interface while driving than the actual cars center console touchscreen. Its much easier to input locations and a passenger can easily assist should you be busy driving lol. There's also spoken directions over the car speakers & having the driving instructions shown on the HUD, DIC and center 8" screen. Using incar NAV means you dont have to worry about your smartphone battery draining or constantly plugging it in to keep it charged. And do I even need mention fumbling with a smartphone while frustrated, lost or in bumper-to-bumper traffic is just asking for an accident that will sure cost more than $800 bucks.
That said I do hope that GM will continue to update both the NAV software and entire MyLink touchscreen interface. One of the most underated topics about the C7, is that the MyLink interface has the ability to be easily updated and should eventually have its own "App store" where more/better functionality can be added down the road. I believe GM has already partnered with Apple to bring its siri voice commands & interaction in some 2014 vehicles to those with Apple devices. This should be just a stepping stone. Eventually our cars should be able to sync 100% with our smartphones and share anything on the smartphone screen. Atleast thats what I hope! Google maps is tons more useful than any OE based navigation system.
http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/n...1014-siri.html
02-17-2014, 08:26 PM
#7
Instructor
GM is not nimble enough to provide cutting edge apps the way Google and Apple can. Besides there is no money in it. The real money is in subscription based services like OnStar however they are quick to realize that this market is eroding as well. I believe what will eventually happen is they will concede that they make cars and not software and will allow your smartphone to interact with the display systems in the car. Your Google maps and other apps wil remain on your phone but will display in the car. That is where the future technology is heading. Proprietary NAV systems obsolete themselves too soon to be viable.
