08 C-Class Navigation.... not what I had hoped for...
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08 C-Class Navigation.... not what I had hoped for...
Compared to the Japanese Nav systems and even BMW's, MB's Navigation is really far behind in terms of functionality. The graphics and interface are cool, but it's really difficult to input addresses or find things through it's "directory."
Some pitfalls:
1. Cannot enter address while driving (does the DVD-in-motion mod fix this?)
2. Directory is VERY limited (it seems like they took the 1995 yellow pages and inputted places - hopefully new 2009 or 2010 DVD is a little more updated)
3. Actual direction-making "system" or "AI" is really crappy. It directs me off freeways like 10 miles before I should - again, really inferior compared to other Nav's I've had in the past).
4. Can't figure out a way to get rid of the split screen while driving on highways (where it shows the upcoming exists, totally unnecessary to have that permanently on display!)
Anyway, this is just me venting. I'm hoping that people post tips or tricks that I don't know about to help learn the system - I haven't had it for long, but so far it's been disappointing.
-the shoe
Some pitfalls:
1. Cannot enter address while driving (does the DVD-in-motion mod fix this?)
2. Directory is VERY limited (it seems like they took the 1995 yellow pages and inputted places - hopefully new 2009 or 2010 DVD is a little more updated)
3. Actual direction-making "system" or "AI" is really crappy. It directs me off freeways like 10 miles before I should - again, really inferior compared to other Nav's I've had in the past).
4. Can't figure out a way to get rid of the split screen while driving on highways (where it shows the upcoming exists, totally unnecessary to have that permanently on display!)
Anyway, this is just me venting. I'm hoping that people post tips or tricks that I don't know about to help learn the system - I haven't had it for long, but so far it's been disappointing.
-the shoe
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I hate the fact that it can not take more than one filter, meaning it does not correlate data. I can look for a POI by name, but it gives me all of the entries, I cant tell it to search by name and withing my current position + 30 miles. So when i look for something by POI name, i get listings in other states!!! WTF
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That's EXACTLY what happened to me today that led me to write this post. I was on my way to the Irvine Post Office when I decided to Nav it since I wasn't exactly sure where it was.
I typed in Post Office and it lists PO's from EVERYWHERE in the nation in alphabetical order... so annoying.
I typed in Post Office and it lists PO's from EVERYWHERE in the nation in alphabetical order... so annoying.
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Compared to the Japanese Nav systems and even BMW's, MB's Navigation is really far behind in terms of functionality. The graphics and interface are cool, but it's really difficult to input addresses or find things through it's "directory."
Some pitfalls:
1. Cannot enter address while driving (does the DVD-in-motion mod fix this?)
2. Directory is VERY limited (it seems like they took the 1995 yellow pages and inputted places - hopefully new 2009 or 2010 DVD is a little more updated)
3. Actual direction-making "system" or "AI" is really crappy. It directs me off freeways like 10 miles before I should - again, really inferior compared to other Nav's I've had in the past).
4. Can't figure out a way to get rid of the split screen while driving on highways (where it shows the upcoming exists, totally unnecessary to have that permanently on display!)
Anyway, this is just me venting. I'm hoping that people post tips or tricks that I don't know about to help learn the system - I haven't had it for long, but so far it's been disappointing.
-the shoe
Some pitfalls:
1. Cannot enter address while driving (does the DVD-in-motion mod fix this?)
2. Directory is VERY limited (it seems like they took the 1995 yellow pages and inputted places - hopefully new 2009 or 2010 DVD is a little more updated)
3. Actual direction-making "system" or "AI" is really crappy. It directs me off freeways like 10 miles before I should - again, really inferior compared to other Nav's I've had in the past).
4. Can't figure out a way to get rid of the split screen while driving on highways (where it shows the upcoming exists, totally unnecessary to have that permanently on display!)
Anyway, this is just me venting. I'm hoping that people post tips or tricks that I don't know about to help learn the system - I haven't had it for long, but so far it's been disappointing.
-the shoe
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That's EXACTLY what happened to me today that led me to write this post. I was on my way to the Irvine Post Office when I decided to Nav it since I wasn't exactly sure where it was.
I typed in Post Office and it lists PO's from EVERYWHERE in the nation in alphabetical order... so annoying.
I typed in Post Office and it lists PO's from EVERYWHERE in the nation in alphabetical order... so annoying.
after entering above info, navi only populates POIs within the city.
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The Mercedes however, has a far superior voice control system and you can use voice control to enter a destination while you are driving.
When I enquired about the point of interest problem where things come up in other states if you search by name is something I was told they know about and are working to fix.
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Regarding this point...the Japanese cars all have this restriction as well.
The Mercedes however, has a far superior voice control system and you can use voice control to enter a destination while you are driving.
When I enquired about the point of interest problem where things come up in other states if you search by name is something I was told they know about and are working to fix.
The Mercedes however, has a far superior voice control system and you can use voice control to enter a destination while you are driving.
When I enquired about the point of interest problem where things come up in other states if you search by name is something I was told they know about and are working to fix.
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I was talking to my MB dealer and she was saying that in Germany, (and the rest of Europe I assume) there are no limitations on what you can and can't do while driving. Even watching DVDs is enabled while driving. Awesome.
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