I am trying to decide if when I order my XFRoadster if I should order the factory GPS System?

Does anyone have a picture and/or specs. of the ACTUAL Chrylser Factory GPS unit? :roll:

 

It doesn't look much different to the standard radio. I don't have a pic unfortunately. All it does is give a small arrow on the screen of where to go and I think it will speak to you as well. Not very good if you ask me, no mapping given, just arrows. For the money, you can buy something a lot better after you have the car.

 

I have the Infinity GPS in my Roadster, and while it does not appear to have all the eye-candy of the moving-map units, it works extremely well.

The rationale behind the simple arrows and voice prompts is that it does not draw the driver's attention away from the road.

I have a handheld moving map unit, and I find the Infinity unit is better on the road.

My concerns? We are reliant upon Harmon for updated CD's. I have contacted support and they say that we will see updates, but I don't know what frequency of update we can expect. I hope at least annual updates will be provided.

Here is a link to the official Harman site for the unit, other than the color (Silver in the Crossfire) and a change of the upper buttons to rectangular rather than round, this is the Infinity unit in my Crossfire.

http://www.harmankardon.com/product_...stype=&#active

On a technical note, this unit has exceptional GPS accuracy and reception. I have about 2200 miles on it, and it has worked as well as any GPS that I have ever used, in cars or aircraft.

Hope this is of help!

Scott Manning