4.3" Hackable GPS with BT & SDHC support

[wizardofwoz]

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a hackable gps unit for my car that I can use to play MP3s and make hands free calls in addition to using the navigation features.

I figure I'll probably have to modify/hack it myself to get access to all the feature at the pricepoint that I'm asking but I'm not sure which units out there satisfy my requirements.

I'm trying to stay as close to $100 as I can.

Thanks for the help!

[c0re]

you're not going to find any 4.3" gps for $100, hackable or not.

[johnslick]

you're not going to find any 4.3" gps for $100, hackable or not.

This one does NOt have BT but is great for playing with new software
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ZTG7EE/ref=nosim/?tag=fatwalletcom&linkCode=as1

OP
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=219741&t=1179023

[techrox]

Here is the one you are looking for: 4.3", Bluetooth, FM Transmitter...
Linky (http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=209309331)

[wizardofwoz]

Here is the one you are looking for: 4.3", Bluetooth, FM Transmitter...
Linky (http://www.buy.com/retail/usersearchresults.asp?querytype=home&qu=209309331)

Thanks for the help, that does look like its right up my alley. I was wondering if you personally own this unit... worried about the negative reviews regarding bluetooth/MP3 playback.... that you have to leave navigation mode to use either and that neither feature works well with stock software.

I'm pretty sure putting miopocket on it would fix the MP3 problem but not sure about bluetooth functionality... does anyone have this unit that can vouch for BT quality after mod?

**Here is a website with step-by-step unlock instructions for anyone interested**
Linky (http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=123189)
Anyone have a reccomendation between this and the C320 (I know it doesn't have BT)

Thanks again for all the help!

[techrox]

Thanks for the help, that does look like its right up my alley. I was wondering if you personally own this unit... worried about the negative reviews regarding bluetooth/MP3 playback.... that you have to leave navigation mode to use either and that neither feature works well with stock software.

I'm pretty sure putting miopocket on it would fix the MP3 problem but not sure about bluetooth functionality... does anyone have this unit that can vouch for BT quality after mod?

**Here is a website with step-by-step unlock instructions for anyone interested**
Linky (http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=123189)
Anyone have a reccomendation between this and the C320 (I know it doesn't have BT)

Thanks again for all the help!
I don't own this, I own the C320. I really love it (except for the battery life). The price difference between these two is less than 10 bucks. If you spend some time in tweaking the Sanyo, you can get best out of it IMHO. I think the BT issue is purely software related. So, if you get the latest iGO8, I think everything should be ok. Or if you don't want to risk, and don't need BT, go for C320.