Ipad mini perfect fit

[Kaiserseal]

I am going to post pictures soon but I wanted to let those are you on the board know how this is working out. I purchased my Genesis without navigation and consider putting an aftermarket unit. Two weeks ago I picked up an iPad mini and it fits perfectly in the space between the shift knob and stereo. The only mounting hardware needed was a small piece of Velcro. I now have a 8 inch screen with turn by turn navigation Pandora Netflix and a host of other apps. With Siri I can control everything by my voice. And with Bluetooth streaming everything goes directly through the stereo. The combination of Talkatone and Google voice lets me run phone service through the Bluetooth without any issues or phone bill. The only cost involved is the price of an iPad mini and a $30 a month Internet connection. Of course using just a piece of Velcro as a mount makes it very easy to take out so I never leave it in the car. It takes me less than 30 seconds to put in the car and the Bluetooth connects automatically. I just tell Siri to open Pandora or navigate to a new location and I'm on my way. Every car that I've ever purchased before this I've always had remorse not getting all the bells and whistles. With the iPad Mini and the new V6 I have no regrets. I would say with an iPad and 4G in the car I have better tech than just about anything on the road.

 

[Ruissimo]

Was wondering about that myself... I measured the opening on my tech, and based on the dimensions on the Apple site, it is too small.

Glad it fits yours though!

 

[StewB81]

Can't wait to see those pics!

 

[Ruissimo]

Can't wait to see those pics!

Yeah, really.... POST!

 

[CanukV6]

Just don't be relying on the Apple Maps for navigation - there's no knowing where you might end up!

 

[sokalled]

MapQuest has been providing me with Turn by Turn from my iPhone for years. I have it plugged into the back of the Camry's head unit so when I'm listening to music from the iPhone the music volume lowers while the map speaks from my car's speakers. It works great and charges without the ignition on++! But, if I get a phone call or text and don't have 30 seconds to turn off maps, maps continueally speaks out of the earpeice when I dissconnect the phone to take the call. I guess Blutooth would be a solution, but I hate having things in my ear and in PA I can still pick up the phone with my hands, so I will, and I have tinted front windows so My question would be more about the $30 a month charge, I'm wondering if tethering a cheaper ipad mini that's not 3g to my iPhone for $20 a month and leaving it in the car would be a better option. Then I would still have pandora, music, maps, ect., but I wouldn't have the problems associated with disconnecting when I want to text or voice. Envious of Siri though.

TLDR Would tethering a cheaper ipad to an iPhone for $20 work the same?