Sound quality exceeds expectations!
Navigation is above average - voice commands that work!
All the navigation options AND GPS SETTINGS can be set by voice command! The accuracy of voice command interface is very good.
In fact, all the settings for source monitoring (tuner, DVD, iPod etc) can be accessed by voice and many settings applied the same way.
As an example: changing map view from 3d to "north up" can be done completely by speaking commands.
Also it is noteworthy that while on nav screen the bottom of screen shows what song / source is playing - touching that line switches the display to
that source. (or can be switched by voice command) Switching back to navigation can be one button touch or say "view map" from any screen.
There are some videos on the internet showing the various functions - just search the web by model number to see them, the features are quite good.
I have a rear view cam as well, the backup cam image quality on screen is very high.
CONS:
*This is a challenging unit to learn to operate. NOT intuitive in the least. The saving graces for me were that I can get around
the settings by voice command - and the settings don't have to be changed often.
* Too bright at night even at the dimmest settings, a good 10 times brighter than the dashboard lighting - which is a problem
when driving long distances at night. Once away from urban lighting, it is extremely conspicuous.
(the display can be turned off while music / nav are still working - display comes back on with a touch of screen or any button.)
Make no mistake, i am talking about having it on "night" display and dimming with display settings also.
*Operating manual is painfully basic and lacks detail.
Overall the sound and navigation quality make it a keeper for me - be advised this is not a simple unit to learn though.
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