Hi,
I am looking at upgrading the display in my 2015 GX prado to include gps navigation preferably with on and off road capability, preferably OZi or Hema for off road use. I currently have a VMS 700 portable unit that I used in my cruiser previously, but with the dash layout it blocks a more of the windscreen then i am happy with, otherwise it works very well with a great screen for viewing even in full sun light. The factory screen doesn't seem to handle full sun light very well, so not sure how it goes with mapping.
I have read through the various threads on this forum and others and can't seem to get a definitive opinion on the best option.
The http://advancedice.com.au/index.php/...with-hema.html seems to be good, if pricey but not sure if it uses the factory screen or not, and as noted previously it doesn't seem to handle full sun well.
The VMS unit http://www.vms4x4.com/collections/in...15-p8000-0021t looks good, and if the screen is similar to the portable model it should handle the sun light well, but there have been some bad reviews of previous in dash units from them. But it does appear to have all the right options included.
There is also the Digoptions and parrot models that also appear good but I can't find anything confirming the screen quality in full sun light.
So if anyone can recommend a unit that will meet the following requirements, or at least most of them:
Off road GPS mapping, either Ozi or Hema.
On road mapping
Good screen quality which can be viewed in full sun light
Good quality Bluetooth for phone
USB for music playing
Good quality radio reception
Use factory reverse camera
Factory look when fitted with fill in panels if needed.
Preferably use the steering wheel controls
Would be nice to have the factory fuel use graph and distance to empty, as I like them.
CD/DVD is optional, as I don't use it any way.
Plug and play wiring would be nice
So any suggestions as to the best unit and how the screen handles full sun would be good.
I am not interested in portable solutions and have posted the same question in the GPS section over 2 weeks ago without much feed back so trying here.
Regards
Aidan
I am looking at upgrading the display in my 2015 GX prado to include gps navigation preferably with on and off road capability, preferably OZi or Hema for off road use. I currently have a VMS 700 portable unit that I used in my cruiser previously, but with the dash layout it blocks a more of the windscreen then i am happy with, otherwise it works very well with a great screen for viewing even in full sun light. The factory screen doesn't seem to handle full sun light very well, so not sure how it goes with mapping.
I have read through the various threads on this forum and others and can't seem to get a definitive opinion on the best option.
The http://advancedice.com.au/index.php/...with-hema.html seems to be good, if pricey but not sure if it uses the factory screen or not, and as noted previously it doesn't seem to handle full sun well.
The VMS unit http://www.vms4x4.com/collections/in...15-p8000-0021t looks good, and if the screen is similar to the portable model it should handle the sun light well, but there have been some bad reviews of previous in dash units from them. But it does appear to have all the right options included.
There is also the Digoptions and parrot models that also appear good but I can't find anything confirming the screen quality in full sun light.
So if anyone can recommend a unit that will meet the following requirements, or at least most of them:
Off road GPS mapping, either Ozi or Hema.
On road mapping
Good screen quality which can be viewed in full sun light
Good quality Bluetooth for phone
USB for music playing
Good quality radio reception
Use factory reverse camera
Factory look when fitted with fill in panels if needed.
Preferably use the steering wheel controls
Would be nice to have the factory fuel use graph and distance to empty, as I like them.
CD/DVD is optional, as I don't use it any way.
Plug and play wiring would be nice
So any suggestions as to the best unit and how the screen handles full sun would be good.
I am not interested in portable solutions and have posted the same question in the GPS section over 2 weeks ago without much feed back so trying here.
Regards
Aidan
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