The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272

But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
resolution.

What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480

Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
--
Bob Small

Robert Small wrote:
> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>
> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
> resolution.
>
> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>
> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>
I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with regards
to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display that you
can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order to get
there? It's not like it's television. I am asking this question seriously so
please don't take it any other way.

On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, "Carl"
<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Robert Small wrote:
>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>
>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>> resolution.
>>
>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>
>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>
>I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with regards
>to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display that you
>can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order to get
>there? It's not like it's television. I am asking this question seriously so
>please don't take it any other way.

Minor hijack, but I recently read some threads at the gpspassion forum
where they mentioned that many Nuvi models can display video, so the
concept of television on the Nuvi screen isn't far fetched.

Apparently, the Nuvi software has things in common with the software
for some in-dash OEM units (unbranded, but provided by Garmin) where
the GPS display automatically switches to 'rear view video' when the
driver is backing up. It wouldn't be a big hack to simply replace the
rear view camera feed with some other video source.

Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Let's get back to why hi-def is needed
for the standard GPS display. I don't have the answer to that
question.

On 1/17/2012, Sunshine posted:
> On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, "Carl"
> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>> Robert Small wrote:
>>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>>
>>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>>> resolution.
>>>
>>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>>
>>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>>
>> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with regards
>> to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display that you
>> can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order to get
>> there? It's not like it's television. I am asking this question seriously so
>> please don't take it any other way.

> Minor hijack, but I recently read some threads at the gpspassion forum
> where they mentioned that many Nuvi models can display video, so the
> concept of television on the Nuvi screen isn't far fetched.

> Apparently, the Nuvi software has things in common with the software
> for some in-dash OEM units (unbranded, but provided by Garmin) where
> the GPS display automatically switches to 'rear view video' when the
> driver is backing up. It wouldn't be a big hack to simply replace the
> rear view camera feed with some other video source.

> Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Let's get back to why hi-def is needed
> for the standard GPS display. I don't have the answer to that
> question.

I'd guess that it would help when you have time to look closely at the
screen, but while driving, you'd either not get much benefit from the
hi-def, or you'd drive into the back of a truck while enjoying the
higher resolution.

That said, I actually think I would like a high-res screen on my GPS.

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

Gene E. Bloch wrote:
> On 1/17/2012, Sunshine posted:
>> On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, "Carl"
>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>
>>> Robert Small wrote:
>>>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>>>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>>>
>>>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>>>> resolution.
>>>>
>>>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>>>
>>>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>>>
>>> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with
>>> regards to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def
>>> display that you can't see on a lower def display that one needs to
>>> see in order to get there? It's not like it's television. I am
>>> asking this question seriously so please don't take it any other
>>> way.
>
>> Minor hijack, but I recently read some threads at the gpspassion
>> forum where they mentioned that many Nuvi models can display video,
>> so the concept of television on the Nuvi screen isn't far fetched.
>
>> Apparently, the Nuvi software has things in common with the software
>> for some in-dash OEM units (unbranded, but provided by Garmin) where
>> the GPS display automatically switches to 'rear view video' when the
>> driver is backing up. It wouldn't be a big hack to simply replace the
>> rear view camera feed with some other video source.
>
>> Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Let's get back to why hi-def is needed
>> for the standard GPS display. I don't have the answer to that
>> question.
>
> I'd guess that it would help when you have time to look closely at the
> screen, but while driving, you'd either not get much benefit from the
> hi-def, or you'd drive into the back of a truck while enjoying the
> higher resolution.
>
> That said, I actually think I would like a high-res screen on my GPS.
>
Yeah, me too. I just don't know why... :-)

On 1/17/2012, Carl posted:
> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>> On 1/17/2012, Sunshine posted:
>>> On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, "Carl"
>>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>>> Robert Small wrote:
>>>>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>>>>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>>>>
>>>>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>>>>> resolution.
>>>>>
>>>>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>>>>
>>>>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>>>>
>>>> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with
>>>> regards to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def
>>>> display that you can't see on a lower def display that one needs to
>>>> see in order to get there? It's not like it's television. I am
>>>> asking this question seriously so please don't take it any other
>>>> way.
>>
>>> Minor hijack, but I recently read some threads at the gpspassion
>>> forum where they mentioned that many Nuvi models can display video,
>>> so the concept of television on the Nuvi screen isn't far fetched.
>>
>>> Apparently, the Nuvi software has things in common with the software
>>> for some in-dash OEM units (unbranded, but provided by Garmin) where
>>> the GPS display automatically switches to 'rear view video' when the
>>> driver is backing up. It wouldn't be a big hack to simply replace the
>>> rear view camera feed with some other video source.
>>
>>> Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Let's get back to why hi-def is needed
>>> for the standard GPS display. I don't have the answer to that
>>> question.
>>
>> I'd guess that it would help when you have time to look closely at the
>> screen, but while driving, you'd either not get much benefit from the
>> hi-def, or you'd drive into the back of a truck while enjoying the
>> higher resolution.
>>
>> That said, I actually think I would like a high-res screen on my GPS.
>>
> Yeah, me too. I just don't know why... :-)

LOL.

Let's just decide that no excuses are needed...

--
Gene E. Bloch (Stumbling Bloch)

Carl wrote on Jan 17, 2012:

> Gene E. Bloch wrote:
>> On 1/17/2012, Sunshine posted:
>>> On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, "Carl"
>>> <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:
>>
>>>> Robert Small wrote:
>>>>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>>>>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>>>>
>>>>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>>>>> resolution.
>>>>>
>>>>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>>>>
>>>>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>>>>
>>>> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with
>>>> regards to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def
>>>> display that you can't see on a lower def display that one needs to
>>>> see in order to get there? It's not like it's television. I am
>>>> asking this question seriously so please don't take it any other
>>>> way.
>>
>>> Minor hijack, but I recently read some threads at the gpspassion
>>> forum where they mentioned that many Nuvi models can display video,
>>> so the concept of television on the Nuvi screen isn't far fetched.
>>
>>> Apparently, the Nuvi software has things in common with the software
>>> for some in-dash OEM units (unbranded, but provided by Garmin) where
>>> the GPS display automatically switches to 'rear view video' when the
>>> driver is backing up. It wouldn't be a big hack to simply replace the
>>> rear view camera feed with some other video source.
>>
>>> Anyway, sorry for the hijack. Let's get back to why hi-def is needed
>>> for the standard GPS display. I don't have the answer to that
>>> question.
>>
>> I'd guess that it would help when you have time to look closely at the
>> screen, but while driving, you'd either not get much benefit from the
>> hi-def, or you'd drive into the back of a truck while enjoying the
>> higher resolution.
>>
>> That said, I actually think I would like a high-res screen on my GPS.
>>
> Yeah, me too. I just don't know why... :-)
>
>

I think that high definition gives clearer, more easily read text and
graphics. Good-looking text needs well-designed fonts which are only possible
with a high resolution screen. If you look at a Kindle which has a 6" 600 x
800 screen, you'll immediately be struck by how easy the text is to read.
Easy to read means quicker, which is important while driving. Graphics can be
designed to be more easily visible too. Drop shadows and similar devices can
make icons and other symbols stand out without taking up more room on a small
screen. This again means you can absorb the information more quickly.

I still have an old StreetPilot 2610 which I occasionally resurrect just for
old times sake, but now I'm used to a modern Nuvi, I find the 305 x 178 low
res. screen virtually unreadable with blocky pixelated text and graphics.

--
Mike Lane
UK North Yorkshire
mike_lane at mac dot com

On Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:25:04 -0500, Carl wrote:

> Robert Small wrote:
>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display. 800 x
>> 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>
>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>> resolution.
>>
>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>
>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>
> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with
> regards to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display
> that you can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order
> to get there? It's not like it's television. I am asking this question
> seriously so please don't take it any other way.

Some satnavs come with an internet connection. I could see some small
advantage to overlaying google maps sat. views. Likewise, with a WiFi or
bluetooth connection there's the option to use a rear-view parking camera.

As was mentioned in a previous thread, dedicated satnavs are under a
competitive threat from smartphone apps so larger screens, higher
resolution and features to differentiate from smartphones are probably
always on the minds of the devs and marketers.

--
You cannot simply assume someone is honest
just because they are not an MP.

In article <4f15a066$0$30912$(E-Mail Removed)>,
"Carl" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

> I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with regards
> to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display that you
> can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order to get
> there?

Not a dumb question at ALL.

And the answer is: nothing.

Americans are all about "MORE IS BETTER!!!!!" and don't understand
that's not true. Only better is better. More is just more.

Americans are such idiots. They'll chase after more pixels on a screen
even after the problem is solved, just so that they can say they have
"MORE!!!!"

"Carl" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote:

>Robert Small wrote:
>> The 3790 and 3760 introduced a new high definition 4.3" display.
>> 800 x 480 instead of the older 480 x 272
>>
>> But the latest 2360 (4.3") and 2460 (5.0") still use the 480 x 272
>> resolution.
>>
>> What I would like is a 5.0" 800 x 480
>>
>> Any indications that Garmin will release a 5.0" 800 x 480????
>>
>I apologize for asking what is probably a dumb question, but, with regards
>to GPS, what is it that you get to see on a higher def display that you
>can't see on a lower def display that one needs to see in order to get
>there? It's not like it's television. I am asking this question seriously so
>please don't take it any other way.
>

For exactly the same reasons as Mike Lane posted.

No more information on screen, but clearer and sharper images.
--
Bob Small