Electronics

Here are just a few splash screens that I've made. Some of them feature elements created by folks at www.avic411.com. Recommended splash file size is 800x480. You can easily create similar by looking for Toyota logos and backgrounds on Google Images and then combining them with car pictures from official Toyota site.

The first step was to get the F500BT and test it out. After having the unit for a few weeks I can highly recommend it to everyone - the system works great. I did do some modifications to it  by applying Maverick's customization pack posted at avic411.com.

I was searching for feature rich navigation system for quite some time. I had a few specific functions I was looking for and it just happens that most of the common systems avaliable for sale are lacking one or more of these features. Here is the list of what I want:

1) Good navigation - sounds trivial but a lot of the lower end units have very small databases of points of interest, outdated maps, poorly designed interface.

2) Factory radio integration - FM transmitters re finiky, unreliable and do not mute the sounds of your stereo system when navigation prompts sound.

3) BlueTooth - very important feature, esecially here in California where a first time ticket for cell phone use while operating a vehicle is $130. But the system also must be able to sync the contacts from the phone, so the driver doesn't have to fiddle with the phone in order to call someone.

4) Rear view camera - I drive a mid-size SUV with rather limited rear view. It would really help during parking on manuvering in tight situations to see how close you can backup and if there is anything behind the car.

5) Expandibility - features such as iPod integration, ability to read USB flash memory, SD memory cards, play audio, video, accept XM radio, MSN Direct, traffic updates, etc.