The G4500M seems to be the only solution in town, but it's a great solution, it's refreshing to see your one option being a great one. There are many BT GPS units out there to chose from, for about the same price, the RBT-2010 did everything I needed, plus has room to expand with an external antenna. And iGuidance is a great option for navigation, especially if you have a notebook with Bluetooth.
When all three are used together it's a complete solution. You could mix and match the GPS and software, but I know this solution works out of the box. As the weeks go buy i'll be able to go more in depth into funtions, surprises, even let downs if they surface.
You would be better suited to take advantage of the bundle Seidio offers to get the navigation software, G4500M and the BT receiver all in one shot, and save some money. Plus you can install it all in one day.
I am not one to spend money freely, but when I find a group of products that actually works as advertised, makes my life easier, adds value to my work day, and is easy to use, I consider it worth it. I hope this review proved useful to you, feel free to ask any questions you may have, and share your experience.
As a complete system, i give it a 9/10
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I'm looking to wind up with a similar setup in my 2005 CRV. I'll probably go with the G4500M and get a mount from Proclip if I don't like the one that comes with it.
Right now I'm using the free Arkon vent mount that came with my Semsons i-Blue PS-3200/iGuidance bundle, but it would be really nice to have the power and audio connected automatically when my PPC-6700 slides into the mount.
Thanks for all the work that went into writing the review, taking the photos and putting together the iGuidance demo movie.
Great review Rally. Hopefully I can scrape some $$ together and implement this soon -- looks like a great solution. Great practical explanations and the pics were an added bonus.
Thanks for the review. However, one clarifying question : you said that the G4100S had both a DC charger and an audio out, but I don't see the audio output listed on the website for the G4100S. That one is more in line with what I want to spend, especially since I don't need the BT/navigation stuff, but if it doesn't actually have audio out I might as well spend the extra money for the one with it.
Very nice and very well written. I already have iguidance and a GPS unit, but not that Seido cradle. I may be getting that very soon, just wish it was a bit cheaper.
Also love that little movie. I live in Arkansas but use to live in CA and use to go to Warner and PCH all the time to go riding my bike at the beach.
Thanks for the review. However, one clarifying question : you said that the G4100S had both a DC charger and an audio out, but I don't see the audio output listed on the website for the G4100S. That one is more in line with what I want to spend, especially since I don't need the BT/navigation stuff, but if it doesn't actually have audio out I might as well spend the extra money for the one with it.
You are correct as far as I can tell, looks like you would have to go with the G4100M , and like you say might as well spend another $10 for the G4500M.
I'll edit that to fix it. Thanks.
Actually I use the included cig. adaptor for now, but i do want to hardwire it. I have installed a socket behind the dash so you don't see much of the wire. I think I have a pic or two
I just got a bt-338 arguably THE leading gps reciever currently for accuracy according to GPS passions. I also have the latest v. of iguidance with the 3d view update. ONE word it works amazing. It is however lacking my law school as a POI under higher education?? My traffic pro has it even though it is mislabeled.
BTW getting it through semson you can get it under 200 and it comes with a free swivel mount.
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