Comments - GPS NAV System for the Dash of Smart 451 - 451 smart fortwo 2009-05-27T14:18:24Z http://www.451s.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1912846%3ABlogPost%3A467&xn_auth=no Very nice "How-To" and I ag... tag:www.451s.com,2008-05-20:1912846:Comment:26510 2008-05-20T18:06:58.803Z Daniel Coté Very nice "How-To" and I agree that this looks like it was installed from the factory. Very nice "How-To" and I agree that this looks like it was installed from the factory. Oh ya, i should say its pro... tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15788 2008-03-02T19:22:50.587Z smartster Oh ya, i should say its probably against the law in most places and its STUPID as hell to be watching a movie while driving, I have to say the comment I had in the review was very STUPID of a smart driver, a GPS unit is ok and legal everywhere but watching video on the unit makes it a very high risk of accident, by default the tomtom GPS can't watch movies and there is a good reason for that.<br /> <br /> When I said I was watching movies while driving it was on an offroad private road, which is still risky… Oh ya, i should say its probably against the law in most places and its STUPID as hell to be watching a movie while driving, I have to say the comment I had in the review was very STUPID of a smart driver, a GPS unit is ok and legal everywhere but watching video on the unit makes it a very high risk of accident, by default the tomtom GPS can't watch movies and there is a good reason for that.<br /> <br /> When I said I was watching movies while driving it was on an offroad private road, which is still risky for a driver and the saftey of his car. It only effects the warrant... tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15785 2008-03-02T19:11:05.091Z smartster It only effects the warranty of the dash piece I cut into, so lets hope it doesn't fail ;) hehehe<br /> <br /> Actually the install is so impressive and factory looking that you just might see some smart centers offering or at least documenting in a little nicer package (spelling errors removed and all) and giving it to customers who are interested, but they are waiting to hear about if they will get access to the GSP system that is sold in Europe.<br /> <br /> GPS will be big on the smart as in North American its also… It only effects the warranty of the dash piece I cut into, so lets hope it doesn't fail ;) hehehe<br /> <br /> Actually the install is so impressive and factory looking that you just might see some smart centers offering or at least documenting in a little nicer package (spelling errors removed and all) and giving it to customers who are interested, but they are waiting to hear about if they will get access to the GSP system that is sold in Europe.<br /> <br /> GPS will be big on the smart as in North American its also being targeted at the RVing industry and those guys love GPS and have the money to put towards cool gadgets and cool cars like the smart. Be careful out there. http:... tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15783 2008-03-02T19:08:33.398Z Rick Masters Be careful out there.<br /> http://www.goletavalleyvoice.com/cgi-bin/business/readarticle.cgi?article=455<br /> Just this year, California beefed up prohibitions against "driving while watching." Under section 27602(a), a driver can’t operate a vehicle if a television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen, or similar device is operating, and located "at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat" or otherwise visible to the driver. Thus, the new law prohibits driving when either the dr… Be careful out there.<br /> http://www.goletavalleyvoice.com/cgi-bin/business/readarticle.cgi?article=455<br /> Just this year, California beefed up prohibitions against "driving while watching." Under section 27602(a), a driver can’t operate a vehicle if a television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen, or similar device is operating, and located "at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat" or otherwise visible to the driver. Thus, the new law prohibits driving when either the driver or a front seat passenger is viewing a DVD, computer or similar device.<br /> <br /> Section 27602 does allow the use of certain types of video or display equipment while driving, including vehicle information, global positioning, and mapping displays; displays that help the driver to maneuver the vehicle; and terminals in certain emergency vehicles. That looks great but does i... tag:www.451s.com,2008-03-02:1912846:Comment:15779 2008-03-02T18:32:37.284Z Hella That looks great but does it affect your warrenty? That looks great but does it affect your warrenty? Good stuff. tag:www.451s.com,2008-01-26:1912846:Comment:8401 2008-01-26T14:40:12.280Z Hatem Nassrat Good stuff. Good stuff.