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Sygic GPS Navigation apps get HUD mode option
Article by: Darren Griffin
Date: 5 Dec 2013
Sygic's latest update to its GPS Navigation app adds a new Heads Up Display (HUD) mode which is available as in-app purchase.
V13.3 of Sygic GPS Navigation is available in the iOS App Store and Google Play now. The HUD option allows you to place your smartphone on the dashboard and have a simplified mirrored display to be reflected in the windscreen.
Alongside navigation information, speed and turn instructions, Sygic's HUD also displays live traffic information. The HUD feature can be purchased in-app for $4.99.
Source: www.sygic.com
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 Posted by M8TJT on Thu Dec 05, 2013 6:40 pm |
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I've got the HUD but haven't seen the traffic. I'll have to fire it up and have a look later (if there is any traffic in my area)
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| Posted by MaFt on Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:12 am |
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I'm not convinced that the image will be that sharp... Also, how do you get it to stick on your dashboard without using anything?!
Their PR for this says: "Works without any additional accessories so you can enjoy a safe and comfortable drive when it gets dark"
MaFt
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| Posted by M8TJT on Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:25 am |
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this stuffIt does exactly what it says on the tin. 
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| Posted by MaFt on Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:01 pm |
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But that's an "additional accessory" that Sygic say you don't need.
They're clearly having a go at Garmin for their HUD peripheral.
MaFt
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| Posted by PaulB2005 on Fri Dec 06, 2013 1:06 pm |
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| M8TJT Wrote: | | this stuffIt does exactly what it says on the tin. |
Does it do it as well as the picture suggests?? Those things are 99p delivered on eBay!
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| Posted by M8TJT on Fri Dec 06, 2013 6:47 pm |
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| PaulB2005 Wrote: | | Does it do it as well as the picture suggests?? Those things are 99p delivered on eBay! |
No, it does better than that You can stick a phone to a book, turn it so that the phone is at the bottom and shake it. The phone stays put. (I did it over a soft surface 'just in case ) No problem on the dashboard of HWMBO's Jazz when mounted on the nearly vertical bit so that you can see the phone. Apparently if it gets dirty and does not work so well, you can wash it and it 'comes back'. I haven't had to do this for real yet but have washed one 'just to see'
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| Posted by SpeedCam on Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:55 am |
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I like the idea, lots of discussion about mounting your iPhone, the question I have does the HUD functionality actually work and how well?
If it works well why hasn't any other application developer included this functionality, this would be ideal for TomTom
Speedcam
Model : HTC HD2, HTC Magic, iPhone 3g, GO 740, XL GO Live |
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| Posted by PaulB2005 on Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:36 pm |
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Cameralert has HUD / Mirror Mode which is why I was thinking about how to mount the phone.
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| Posted by MalT on Fri Dec 20, 2013 8:22 am |
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The sticky mats work well but melt in the sun & leave a nasty residue... Melted on my rib console & on the car dash.... Just be aware 
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. Just ordered 5 for 99p. That's my Xmas shopping done!!
