chilifrei64 Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Hey all. I am going to be ordering my 09 Journey this week and am undecided on the navigation. Apparently the MyGIG with the nav in the Journey is a different system. My question is.. for those who have it is ... how do you like it.. I am having a real hard time picturing how you would type in a really long address with a rotary knob. How does that work without a touch screen keyboard??? My friend has a MyGIG in his 08 Jeep and it is all 1 unit up at the top of the dash and is really neat and intuitive. Is this system essentially the same thing just different controls or is it different all together. I have searched everywhere but cant find any demos on how it works. Thanks in advance Thanks, ~Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_hemi Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'd like to know aswell. The Journey book has NO pic's of the nav setup. And I've yet to see one on the lot with one either. What does this setup actually look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JabberJaw Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'd like to know aswell. The Journey book has NO pic's of the nav setup. And I've yet to see one on the lot with one either. What does this setup actually look like? Here is an interesting link. You can actually see how some of the features on MyGig work and what they look like. http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/mygig/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscmmc5555 Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Here is an interesting link. You can actually see how some of the features on MyGig work and what they look like.http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/mygig/ It's funny, I watched this video about a month ago and my wife was in the other room, she came in and said are you listening to Hilary Cliton speeches or something. I sat back and closed my eyes and just listened and it does sound like her. I guess that is one way to make money for your campaign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilifrei64 Posted May 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 Thanks.. that video is actually of the MyGig W/ Nav for vehicle's OTHER than the dodge journey. However.. that did lead me to the Journey MyGig Nav owners manual. http://www.dodge.com/download/pdf/mygig/my...gps_journey.pdf I also eventually ended up finding this video http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2009-dodge-jou...?tag=prod.txt.1 Incase anyone else was interested Its amazing how much more you can find when your not watchin over your shoulder for your boss to run by. Thanks guys.. Lookin forward to becoming a part of the community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit-By-Thunder Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I even went to YouTube.com to watch some videos of the My Gig system. There is one that is 20 minutes long from Chrysler but it is not the REU remote navigation radio. Still a great how 2 video Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stl_hemi Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 So if the REU is the remote mount on the dash what is the lower radio model on the dash above the shifter? A RER/REN style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booker T Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Guys, great stuff here. Thanks for posting those videos. Ordered one with Nav, but no dealer has one around to even look at. This will help my expectations. I'm a little ticked it won't work with Ipod though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit-By-Thunder Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 So if the REU is the remote mount on the dash what is the lower radio model on the dash above the shifter? A RER/REN style? hey Paul the REU is the radio model it has a remote screen for the Nav and the screen is also the same (sorta) as the other MyGig systems but it is NOT a touch screen. Also while in Park, the screen can be used for watching movies The only problem I have is the little joystick (its the black button in the center silver knob) to navigate through all the different screens. You can use the Voice command ( I hear it is a slow process though) I was tossed between the screen down low (RER I think) with the touch screen (would be alkward to see/watch) or get the Nav with the screen ontop of the stack. One big plus was the Radio was able to play DVD and CD or combination of both in the 6 slot radio. I opted for the REU which is the Nav system. I am not worried about Ipod integration as I can play it through the AUX port and use the Ipod controls Hope the picture helps you out Paul Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit-By-Thunder Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Sure glad I went with the nav system, it is SAWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rob oh by the way, I love the nav system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meyers Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 We have the nav system in our Journey and love it. I don't think the voice command is that slow at all. So glad we went with the Nav, the screen up top makes all the diffrence. maggotboy12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow_Runner Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I have to agree as well. We are currently in Niagara Falls for the week, and getting around to the various places is a breeze. Either entering the location, picking from the POI's, or voice command. Well worth having it built in with voice command, seeing as Ontario will be passing a law which states that any electronic device that is not operable by voice will not be allowed to be used while driving. The location entry using the rotary knob is easy as it blocks out letters of locationss that don't exist. It's a little hard to explain, but it "anticipates" the street you are looking for. Sort of like the text messaging utility on cell phones. If you have any more questions, let me know. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cshouftas Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 The joystick is really great, because on the fly, you can move the map up, down left, right, and diagonally smoothly and pretty quickly to follow the path or just to pinpoint another destination. That joystick saved me and it is excellent. A whole map that smoothly scrolls perfecly to anywhere is what i have been trying to find. Even the portable ones that I have seen don't do that; they are too choppy. Give the joysitc a chance guys. It really is great. Fully Loaded with everything R/T Journey Owner First time Dodge Owner too! hey Paul the REU is the radio model it has a remote screen for the Nav and the screen is also the same (sorta) as the other MyGig systems but it is NOT a touch screen. Also while in Park, the screen can be used for watching movies The only problem I have is the little joystick (its the black button in the center silver knob) to navigate through all the different screens. You can use the Voice command ( I hear it is a slow process though) I was tossed between the screen down low (RER I think) with the touch screen (would be alkward to see/watch) or get the Nav with the screen ontop of the stack. One big plus was the Radio was able to play DVD and CD or combination of both in the 6 slot radio. I opted for the REU which is the Nav system. I am not worried about Ipod integration as I can play it through the AUX port and use the Ipod controls Hope the picture helps you out Paul Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev0006 Posted March 6, 2010 Report Share Posted March 6, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the info. Thanks.. that video is actually of the MyGig W/ Nav for vehicle's OTHER than the dodge journey. However.. that did lead me to the Journey MyGig Nav owners manual. http://www.dodge.com/download/pdf/mygig/my...gps_journey.pdf I also eventually ended up finding this video http://reviews.cnet.com/suv/2009-dodge-jou...?tag=prod.txt.1tirecar Incase anyone else was interested Its amazing how much more you can find when your not watchin over your shoulder for your boss to run by. Thanks guys.. Lookin forward to becoming a part of the community. Avon BF Goodrich Bridgestone Continental Dunlop Firestone Fuzion General Goodyear Hankook Hoosier Kumho Michelin Pirelli Sumitomo Toyo Uniroyal Yokohama tires RC planes wheels on sale tires reviews classifieds videos car Acura Audi BMW Car reviews Chevrolet Dodge Drag racing Ferrari Ford Honda Lamborghini Mazda Mercedes Mitsubishi Nissan Porsche Street racing Subaru Toyota Volkswagen motorcycles Edited October 25, 2011 by trev0006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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