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Compass!

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by cornflakes, Apr 15, 2012.

  1. cornflakes

    cornflakes Junior Member

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    So I'm very happy with my Prius C 3, lots of little complaints here and there, but one thing I can't believe they left out is a compass!

    Even in the navigation system, there's no easy way of telling what direction you're facing unless you switch to "2D always north" setting.

    And I really don't feel like sticking one of those little globe thingies (so 1980's) on the dash...!

    Maybe they can add an Entune app for that in the future? LOL...
     
    #1 cornflakes, Apr 15, 2012
  2. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

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    i never found much use for a compass in a car that shows me what direction i'm going with just a letter.

    i'm fine with looking at my current navigation system... and the ones that come in the package 3/4.

    a compass really isn't much needed.. so why put one in?
     
    #2 SquallLHeart, Apr 15, 2012
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    Also, if you MUST have one, you can look at the mito mirrors with combinations of temperature, backup cameras, auto dimmers, compasses and so on.
     
    #3 Tek55, Apr 15, 2012
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    i installed an aftermarket homelink mirror, it has a compass in the display. never had one before still getting use to it.
     
    #4 Logical, Apr 15, 2012
  5. ThatTallGuy

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    I use a Garmin in my current car. I prefer the "2D top is north" setting for that very reason -- it gives me a better idea where I am in the world.

    That said, I did have to switch to the 3D setting once recently: a trip to NYC. I got pretty turned around, didn't have a clue where I was -- the very definition of lost, right? But I did end up in the right place. :D :bolt:
     
    #5 ThatTallGuy, Apr 15, 2012
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