Thank Dephead
Yes that is disappointing, particularly as I have a Samsung - hope this changes before I take delivery!
Yes that is disappointing, particularly as I have a Samsung - hope this changes before I take delivery!
SAMSUNG and SEAT- the perfect alliance to be always connected
Barcelona, 02/03/2015. - SAMSUNG and SEAT have signed an agreement to develop technological solutions to provide total connectivity across SEAT’s range of models. The agreement will take shape in the coming months with the launch of a new SEAT model line-up equipped to keep the customer always connected, with new technological features to be extended gradually to the rest of the SEAT range.
Other agreement provisions enable SAMSUNG to supply SEAT with the basic software to develop its own car apps, to be managed from SAMSUNG handsets.
These vehicles will be equipped with MirrorLink technology and the car Infotainment system linking them to SAMSUNG devices through the apps developed by SEAT. MirrorLink is SEAT’s answer to connectivity between the car and the smart device. Smartphone content is mirrored in the vehicle display in a safe way, with no distraction for the driver, who is afforded access to apps while keeping both eyes on the road.
The devices, the apps and the car infotainment system are the main elements of the MirrorLink based connectivity. Wearables can be added supporting further functions. This agreement with SAMSUNG covers all 75 markets on which SEAT vehicles are sold.
Have now had a chance to have a play with the hard drive based High nav system in a ST Cupra with sub8 pack at the Geneva motor show. Have to say the unit was very responsive indeed and the maps pinched and zoomed in effortlessly and I was very impressed with the detail of the mapping.
Coming back to the uk later today so will try and work out how to post some photos as took quite a few of the various screens, be interesting to see how they differ if at all, from the current set up?
The ST Cupra in dynamic grey with pan roof looked great, can't wait to get mine, albeit in emocion red.
Seat media centre now reporting the tie-up with Samsung at the WMC in barca.
Video on youtube now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1W9h0GwDZg
Having that would certainly make it more appealing and if it could be taken as an upgrade on the regular nav (so only ~£500 difference) then I think I'd be trying to persuade the wife, but not at the full price.
has anyone got any idea of how to spot the difference between the two units? I'm in the market for a 280, but none that i'm seeing on the 2nd hand market have satnav high mentioned, although one i am due to look at in the next few days describes itself as having the sound system pack and the satnav has 3d navigation which i believe is not in the standard satnav package is it? (the only reason i want the high version is for android mirroring and the 10gb storage for media).
struggling to find images online of an example of one with the bigger screen to compare against photos of the car in questions cabin.
any ideas?
has anyone got any idea of how to spot the difference between the two units? I'm in the market for a 280, but none that i'm seeing on the 2nd hand market have satnav high mentioned, although one i am due to look at in the next few days describes itself as having the sound system pack and the satnav has 3d navigation which i believe is not in the standard satnav package is it? (the only reason i want the high version is for android mirroring and the 10gb storage for media).
struggling to find images online of an example of one with the bigger screen to compare against photos of the car in questions cabin.
any ideas?
it wasn't on the options list when i ordered mine even though it was available. looking down my order sheet they added it on further down. my dealer hadn't seen one either
the 3D part is the building display in popular built-up areas. outside these areas the screen can be shown in 2D (North Up), 2D (facing the direction of travel) or 3D (from behind like most other 3D displays). the screen also shows elevation height and the mapping has subtle terrain texture also. i noticed this while driving through the Peak Districtyeah the picture it shows it not being on. in fact the picture is pretty crap and its hard to tell anything. guess i will have to assume its them wording it wrong saying it has a 3d satnav when it doesnt, given that i've yet to see one out there with satnav high.
the 3D part is the building display in popular built-up areas. outside these areas the screen can be shown in 2D (North Up), 2D (facing the direction of travel) or 3D (from behind like most other 3D displays). the screen also shows elevation height and the mapping has subtle terrain texture also. i noticed this while driving through the Peak District