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      05-17-2015, 07:42 PM   #97
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Originally Posted by bartolini9 View Post
Why doesn't this HUD cooperate with factory built navigation system? I mean, it could be very nice if you set up the destination and then the route and turning instruction would be taken from originally built-in navi and shown on the HUD display...
Because besides your NAV owner's pov, there were more compelling additional considerations:
no-NAV owner's (~target customers) point of view : Can easily add NAV to the car
BMW pov: We do not have to invest in our own design nor technical exchange with an aftermarket supplier
Garmin pov: Tweak an existing product to get more marketshare in the premium car aftermarket
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