Then you are not using them with polarized sunglasses, you have not tried CarPlay using your factory USB ports, and I doubt you have hit the majority of the buttons in a day. I am sure over time the software will get better and the glitches will be fixed but I was told by Walt, the polarization will never be fixed and that the only way to use CarPlay was via the white USB adapter you have to string from under your dash. Once you do find issues, it will be interesting to see how well they support you. In the end Linkswell bashed Android for their lack of support when they were really not much better.
When using my truck as a commuter Waze is my favorite app. I like the way the factory deck now fades Waze alerts in and out restoring your radio, iTunes or Satellite radio. There was no multi tasking on my unit, meaning you could not be running radio and Waze at the same time you had to toggle back and forth between Waze and Radio with a cumbersome UI all the while tilting your head at 45 degrees or removing your glasses.
I hope it is much better for you than my experience, I would give it a couple weeks of full use before you tell everyone all the issues are fixed.
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You are correct given some subltelty.
1) I already knew about the factory USB port and CarPlay ahead of time (another user here posted such and I found it browsing the Internet,) so I planned on adding a quick connector I purchased on eBay to allow me to connect my iPhone. Would be nice if they added that port to the unit optionally. Oh well.
2) I took my polarized sunglasses out to the truck and yep, you are correct...they definitely do what you suggest. I'm not sure how this becomes "dangerous" as you declare -- but since I don't understand your threat model other than the fact that you must be concerned that you have to take your eyes off the road as you stare at the unit or potentially lift your glasses, I'm assuming that's it. My high-tech answer to that one is either:
a) try a cheap stick-on polarizing filter from eBay and see if that will essentially negate the effect or
b) use the option you mention above and tilt my head about 5 degrees and I was able to see
The effectiveness of 2b might he due to my height or the prism in my glasses, so I don't want to assume. I also don't spend a lot of time staring at the screen. When using Nav, I listen to the voice prompts...
I'm not a shill for them or anyone else, but I'm sorry your expectations weren't met.
I had a 4" ****** little screen that had no navigation. Now I have a larger one that does a bunch of other cool stuff for which there are likely trade-offs.
Perhaps those trade-offs surprised you or you find that for the price point they are too large, but a lack of research ahead of time for a niche product falls on the consumer.
Besides the fact that you sound really angry (at me,) I don't think I ever "...[told] everyone all the issues are fixed." If I have issues, I'll post them.
ACTUALLY, I do have an issue. The clock keeps reversing 12h our of synch (AM to PM, etc.) on startup. It's really annoying. I think they posted a firmware fix for that so I am going to try it.
