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Garmin GVN-52 "Black Box" Navigation System

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by climateguy, Aug 21, 2006.

  1. climateguy

    climateguy Junior Member

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    http://www.garmin.com/products/gvn52/

    Someone else started a thread on this item in the main forum, but it seems to be dying. I'm hoping a thread in the mods forum will generate some more interest, as I'd really like to know how well (or poorly) this would work in a 2006 Prius. The description states that it has "Composite video output for compatible displays (NTSC)" which would seem to be compatible with the 2006 MFD, with a hack a la keydiver's DVD jack in this thread. Of course, you'd still have the annoying "Check surroundings for safety" message on the screen. How is video from the factory NAV system displayed on the MFD (without the safety message)?

    Any thoughts? Anyone actually ordered one of these?
     
    #1 climateguy, Aug 21, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(climateguy @ Aug 21 2006, 08:53 PM) [snapback]307178[/snapback]</div>
    I'm also very interested in this product and would like some feedback.
     
    #2 sl7vk, Aug 22, 2006
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    Guess I'm just going to have to buy it blind then...
     
    #3 sl7vk, Aug 23, 2006
  4. climateguy

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sl7vk @ Aug 23 2006, 11:15 AM) [snapback]308292[/snapback]</div>
    If you do, please let us know how it turns out!
     
    #4 climateguy, Aug 24, 2006
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    Is there any news here about the GVN 52?
    did anyone get it? how is it?
     
    #5 barbaram, Oct 20, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(barbaram @ Oct 20 2006, 09:41 PM) [snapback]335949[/snapback]</div>
    See my post here:
    http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=24435&st=0
    It's working perfectly, and was INVALUABLE for getting me in and out of New York City without a mishap. My wife is VERY thankful I bought it.
     
    #6 keydiver, Oct 20, 2006
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