[Guilhem]

It looks like there is no ICE section in the forum so I assume this is the best place to post.

I can not find any detailed information on the new sat nav unit in the '10 model.
From what I have gathered, it is now HDD, has better bluetooth functionalities and a USB/iPod interface.
How is it from a usability point of view, have the menus been enhanced? has one of you got an 2010 IS-F after having owned another 2IS

 

[Flipside909]

It looks like there is no ICE section in the forum so I assume this is the best place to post.

I can not find any detailed information on the new sat nav unit in the '10 model.
From what I have gathered, it is now HDD, has better bluetooth functionalities and a USB/iPod interface.
How is it from a usability point of view, have the menus been enhanced? has one of you got an 2010 IS-F after having owned another 2IS

Heres more info on the Gen 6 nav. Not sure about in your part of the world, but the features should be generally the same from the previous in addition to a few new options. Being this is a hard disk based unit, it is much faster to access points of interest and maps.

This is info from Lexus USA:

Lexus HDD Navigation System
• Enhanced Bluetooth® with phonebook download
• Lexus Enform™ with SafetyConnect™: Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Location, Emergency Assist Button (SOS), Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Destination Assist, and eDestination (complimentary one-year trial subscription)
• Lexus Insider™
• Rear back-up camera
• Seven-inch LCD VGA touch screen
• Voice command casual-language recognition
• XM NavTraffic®/NavWeather™ (complimentary 90-day trial subscription)
• XM® Sports and Stocks (included with XM® radio subscription)

 

[Guilhem]

Thank you, that is the information I already found.
I was wondering if they had improved the menus/interface from the 08/09 model and unlock some features that were not available while driving like dialing a phone number (at least they are not in Europe)

 

[ISFChamp]

Much easier to use than Gen 5, walks you thru it all so your not guessing where to go or how to do it!

 

[Flipside909]

Yeah unfortunately here in the US, changing NAV destinations, accessing your phone numbers or watching dvd's are still locked out when the car is in motion.

 

[ISFChamp]

True, but Thanks to E Destination, you can do almost anything while on the go!

 

[Guilhem]

I have just looked at eDestination, that's a great idea, I hope it would be available over here.