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Darren Frequent Visitor

Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:38 pm Post subject: Sygic GPS Navigation apps get HUD mode option |
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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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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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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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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15356 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:12 am Post subject: |
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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"
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 11:25 am Post subject: |
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this stuffIt does exactly what it says on the tin.  |
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MaFt Pocket GPS Staff


Joined: Aug 31, 2005 Posts: 15356 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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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.
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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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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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:47 pm Post subject: |
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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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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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M8TJT wrote: | 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' |
. Just ordered 5 for 99p. That's my Xmas shopping done!! |
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Well, you cheapskate, I hope that you don't think that you will have wasted all that money. (was that 99p including postage?)  |
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SpeedCam Frequent Visitor

Joined: Mar 18, 2004 Posts: 753 Location: Biggleswade, BEDS
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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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 |
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PaulB2005 Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 9323 Location: Durham, UK
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Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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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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MalT Occasional Visitor

Joined: 19/04/2003 10:34:17 Posts: 24 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 9:22 am Post subject: Sticky mats |
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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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pege63 Occasional Visitor

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Posted: Fri Dec 20, 2013 12:25 pm Post subject: Re: Sticky mats |
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I have the HUD and there is one major issue with it, the reflection on the windscreen screen give you a double image of the HUD display due to the layers of the glass. You get one focused and one slightly dimmer off set version of the same, real pain. Great idea but needs some sort of screen/film or whatever to sort it as to me its not usable, can just as well run it in normal mode on the phone. Real shame as its a great idea in principle. |
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