Testseek.com have collected 24 expert reviews of the Garmin HUD Head-Up Display and the average rating is 69%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Garmin HUD Head-Up Display.
December 2013
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The editors liked
VFD display works well regardless of light level
Includes film for direct windshield use and reflector lens
Displays ETA
Turn by turn directions
Speed limit and other useful info
Passthrough USB jack to power up phone
Very visible and crisp display
Shows you exactly what you need to navigate and does not distract from driving
Far easier to grok
And far less cluttered
Than an in-dash navigation system
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Cable clutter
Base and HUD are integrated
Making removal and reinstallation a pain
Simple
Totally non-customizable VFD
Only a single reflective windshield film supplied
And it's easy to screw up its placement
No batteries—requires a power cord
That required power cord comes out of the left side of the device and probably hangs in f
Published: 2013-11-28, Author: James , review by: makeuseof.com
If the Garmin HUD integrated with existing native Apple or Google Maps, this review might fare better. As it stands, this is a quirky way to navigate, further let down by horrendous software.Is it safer using this than just a mobile navigation application...
Abstract: The Garmin HUD is just a little larger than a pack of cards and weighs in at a relatively hefty 277g. It has no internal battery but comes with a 5V power supply with a USB port for charging your phone at the same time. It needs to be high...
Published: 2013-08-24, Author: Peter , review by: imore.com
VFD display works well regardless of light level, Includes film for direct windshield use and reflector lens, Displays ETA, turn by turn directions, speed limit and other useful info, Passthrough USB jack to power up phone
Expensive, Cable clutter, Base and HUD are integrated, making removal and reinstallation a pain
Garmin's HUD is an interesting attempt at extending the safe usage of phone-based navigation software using jet fighter-style technology. Unfortunately, the high price is a killer. Unless you really want a heads up display for your car, you're better off...
Published: 2013-08-17, Author: Lee , review by: arstechnica.com
Very visible and crisp display, Shows you exactly what you need to navigate and does not distract from driving, Far easier to grok, and far less cluttered, than an in-dash navigation system
Simple, totally non-customizable VFD, Only a single reflective windshield film supplied, and it's easy to screw up its placement, No batteries—requires a power cord, That required power cord comes out of the left side of the device and probably hangs in f
Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Alex , review by: fatducktech.com
Abstract: It's not quite a GPS, but it could change the way you interact with GPS devices.Over at CNET.com.au, I've reviewed Garmin's rather specific — and rather spiffy — HUD.So go and read it now! Source: CNET.com.au...
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Published: 2013-12-09, Author: Alex , review by: cnet.com.au
A great way to simply show GPS directions or current speed. Works with just about any vehicle. Included reflective screen works well
Screen film is hard to place, and you only get one. Only works with Garmin's own GPS applications. No in-built speaker or GPS functions. Can get very hot indeed
The Garmin HUD has a world of potential for improving road safety even when you're not using a GPS, but it could still use some refinements....
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Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Jeremy , review by: techradar.com/au/
Compatible with almost any car, Headup display works well, Easy to set up and use
Adds to incar cable clutter, Looks very 'after market', Requires smartphone app for functionality
From there on, the appeal somewhat dwindles. As we mentioned, it's not a terribly tidy looking solution. It's always going to look a bit 'stuck on'. With navigation cues essentially limited to arrows on a small monotone screen, it can be difficult to fol...
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Published: 2014-03-12, Author: Sophie , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: Garmin's head-up display (HUD) makes you feel like you are flying an aircraft in a sci-fi film rather than driving a car, but at a total cost of £200 it should be flawless, and it's not.The idea of the HUD is that it projects graphics into your natural ...
Delightfully geeky, Directions that don't block your view, Sticks without needing to be stuck
Not an actual sat-nav, Overall increase in clutter and fuss
Set up and profiled properly, as befits a Stuff-reading geek-cogniscent, a smartphone shouldn't prove any more of a distraction than the HUD. And you've saved yourself £130 into the deal, and reduced the clutter in your cockpit instead of increasing it. ...
Published: 2013-12-03, Author: Jeremy , review by: techradar.com
Compatible with almost any car, Head, up display works well, Easy to set up and use
Adds to in, car cable clutter, Looks very 'after market' Requires smartphone app for functionality
From there on, the appeal somewhat dwindles. As we mentioned, it's not a terribly tidy looking solution. It's always going to look a bit 'stuck on'. With navigation cues essentially limited to arrows on a small monotone screen, it can be difficult to fol...
