Touch Screen / Garmin/Stereo

[bigtyme1]

Which Touch screen sterio system uses the Garmin GPS mapping system other then Kenwood?

[Rhino]

I have a relative that works as an engineer at Garmin. Give me a couple days, I can see if I can get you a list.

[bigtyme1]

Thanks Man, I really like the Garmin system but I'm not sold on Kenwood. Hopefully there is more options

[tombar67]

If you aren't too atached to Garmin, Eclipse makes a great system for a fair price.

[bigtyme1]

I'm not sure what kind of Navi system eclipse uses.

[SLAMDIMPALA]

Check out the jvc kw-nx7000 it looks like the navagation is similar to garmins.

[novanutcase]

Eclipse uses their own proprietary system. You want the Eclipse AVN7000 single din unit. It has a fold out screen. I will be using it in my project. The only thing you will need to do is make sure the maps are upgraded with the 2008 maps. The unit has a 20GB HD so it is much faster and more seamless than models that use DVDs to run the NAV. Also, the stereo unit is EXCEPTIONAL! The only bad thing I can say about the unit is the IPOD functionality. It has an adapter for it but I have been told that it is JUNK and you should use the AUX IN for IPOD.

John

[nekkidhillbilly]

why so anti kenwood there not bad systems

[bigtyme1]

I was always into Alpine myself. But after looking at the specs of the Kenwood I'm going with that.

[nekkidhillbilly]

not bad systems

i use pioneers myself though

[BMF Machine]

There isn't much difference in Alpine and Kenwood now that Alpine is a Mass produceD producT. They are not as elite as they were in the late 80's. I use kenwood my self now. I was an Alpiner as well. Kenwood makes some great head units.

[oorange67]

I just bought the kenwood for my vette and will be trying it out on Power Tour this year.