New navigation head unit suggestions

[pjmjr508]

I don't like on the ones that rely on your wifi, I still have the grandfathered unlimited data plans on both my smartphones from VZW. So if I were to add hotspot to my plans to make these work correctly I will have to change my plan & will loose my grandfathered setup. I would like to find one that does what I will list below while able to access the internet via it's own WIFI or able to tether to my droids via BT, the 2nd would be ideal.

Also I have been thinking about a replacement for mine.
Some of the really would likes is it to work with the existing backup camera & steering wheel controls along with the mic in the rearview mirror.
Min requirement would be;
Touchscreen
Nav
DVD
BT
Have to be able to integrate a drop down screen for the back seat & not via rf wireless.
HD Radio
Never really uses Sat or Sirius radio so that part really doesn't matter.

[Matt]

The thing I liked about the DNN series that Mark posted over the DNX series is that it will connect via wifi or a hotspot. So when it's parked in my garage I can turn it on to update maps/routes I made while sitting at my computer as opposed to having to re-make my routes when I get in the car. I think that's the only main difference though so i'm not sure i'd pay $300-$400 more for it. We'll see how the prices look next Christmas

From what I can tell, the GPS & traffic data is automatically updated without hotspots... i believe it uses one of the FM digital channels.

Steering wheel controls isn't an issue, there's an adapter for that. I'm not sure about keeping the stock backup camera, but that's a non issue for me since I can't see out mine anymore and want to get an aftermarket one.

[RyanD]

JAT on this, as I'm feverishly finishing the acquisition of parts to install a mygig into my '06...I currently have the non-nav dumb 6cd setup in my XK, but I bought a little isimple box that allows me to hook up my iphone through the unit and stream SiriusXM. I have an old unlimited plan, so I don't worry about data usage. Point being, if you find something that can connect and control a smartphone, you could add a streaming account to your Sirius sub and ditch a radio sub at the same time. For the last 5 years or so, I've only carried a streaming plan.