You have to offer less. I bought mine for 950.00. I started at 825 and we negonated a deal at 950 when I bought mine. AT that time the price was 1399.00. I see from this he sold 3 for $1000. See his last auction http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
It does replace the tray completely
The only down side is it's mapping is programmed in and not cd based. I don't know yet if it can be updated or not. So any road changes won't show.
I am happy with it and glad I bought it. I didn't want to change out the radio. I also didn't want to lose the steering wheel controls by going with an aftermarket radio. But thats me and if you don't care if your radio is stock or not, those double din nav. units are nice and do more. They also have upgrades available.

 

I like it, but from the pictures, I don't think the screen is going to be big enough for my eye sight. I think I am going to need something bigger.

 

Utilizing the SWI-ECL, yes. Very simple setup but, it's 'one more thing'... I definitely like that I still have full functionality on my steering wheel controls.

 

What is SWI-ECL and does it come with the Eclipse?

Other questions:

Your maps run from the DVD player?

It's a single CD player?

Installation is easy, or requires a professional?

I noticed from your picture gallery that the phone is gone, does the Eclipse handle that as well?

 

Here is good info on installing the Magellan Looks very clean when installed and it's something that anyone could easily do. I like the idea of connecting the USB cable just in case there are updates for it.

Do you know of any reviews or articles explaning the operation of the Magellan?

Are all the Magellan Integrated Ford F-150 Navigation Systems the same model?

Does it need the antenna or is it fine without it?

 

SWI-ECL It's about 3 or 4 down the page...

This little device taps in to the factory control wires and utilizes the Eclipse's wired remote input to allow you to still use the wheel controls. Crutchfield sells them as well - $60

No, it doesn't come with the head unit.

Other questions:

Correct. This means maps or movies... not both at the same time. I can watch a movie or watch a map.

Yep. That is correct. MP3s as well. Very easy to navigate folders and such with the MP3s in my opinion...

I did it myself and I'm really not that fundamentally sound when it comes to wires and such. Long story short, I did a BUNCH of homework prior to walking into it. Further, I bought my system from Crutchfield (and paid a few bucks more) so that I could utilize their tech support if and when I had a problem. I did use them -- although I can't recall what it was for. Additionally, they provide the harnesses and such which really make the wiring a snap -- you just have to splice them together using their guidance documents and plug and play... it worked very nicely and I had ZERO problems once installed.

Phone? Not sure what you're asking here... as in the 'MUTE' feature? A little confused...

 

I'm sure there are some reviews but I never researched any.
I don't think presently any other models are integrated for the F150 to date.
The only model I'm aware of is the Roadmate 760 it's the same as the handheld unit that has been available for a little while.
There is an internal antenna in the pod.

 

Thanks for the info. In regards to the antenna, is the internal antenna adequate or do you think adding an external antenna is required?

 

It's seems to work good so far. I've had it sense the first week of July. When I go under an overpass the signal bleeps out for a split second. The map screen still shows but in the corner it shows it searching for a satalight. Not a big deal because it comes right back. I don't know if you could upgrade the antenna or not.

If you don't care if your radio is stock then I'd go with what RockPick has. It's probably close to the same money. Plus you should alway be able to get upgrades for road changes. In my last truck I had a Pioneer AVIC-N1 (all in one). It did everything. Played dvds, gps, vehicle dynamics mode, rear camera and voice command and the list of add ons was crazy-- xm radio, tv turner, cd changer, nav traffic, you could add more monitors and so on. I really liked it. But I want to keep my stereo stock. I have the stock audiophile system and it sounds good. So I'm not spending any money in it because I know if I replace the head unit I'm going to buy speakers then amps and so on.

If you don't want to upgrade your stereo buy it you'll like it. It looks like ford put it in. And if you pull up to another F150 at a light they take a double look at it.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

btw, if you do get it take the radio out to get to the connector in the back. It'll make it a lot easier. The instructions show you unpluging it with the radio mounted. what a pain in the as5 that is to do. You can't see what your doing. 4 screws and its out. Piece of cake.

 

garmin street pilot is awesome thats what i have. but those in dash units are sa-weeeet

 

My wife gave me a Garmin GPS 10 for our last anniversary. I like it, but I plan on getting an in-dash unit eventually.

Pros: portable - can be taken out of truck for walks, moved to different vehicles, etc; made by Garmin; stores map data on SD cards; tons of POI w/ distance and direction from current location; add-ons include topographical and marine. There are others, but those are the ones that interest me. Water tight (they say it can be submersed briefly, but I’m not testing it).

Cons: screen isn't big; audio is ok (you can barely hear it if the A/C is on MAX); had trouble w/ the DC power cord for the GPS 10 unit until a new design came out from Garmin; GPS 10 doesn't like the heat.

If I leave the GPS 10 in my truck during the day, packed away in the carrying case (old cassette tape case) I have for it, and then attempt to use it, it flakes out due to the heat. The only way I've found to get it to not do that is to take it inside every time I get out of the truck. So, I end up riding around with an empty cradle hanging on my windshield most of the time. If it does flake out, I have to wait for it to fully discharge the battery, charge it back up again, and then it will work fine. It’s quick to pick up satellites, has 12 GPS channels, and is pretty darn accurate in plotting my position. All in all, I like the unit. I just want something a little more “factoryesque.”



Couple more pictures in my gallery. Use the link below.

 

I am leaning more and more toward the Magellan. I like the idea of replacing the pizza box holder on my dash with something and I would like to keep the 6 disc CD player. Maybe install a DVD player in the back. I have a handheld Garmin and I know the value of being able to update it. After reading the manual on the Magellan I find that you can download software that will allow you to create your own POI's. They talk of future firmware and software updates but don't give model numbers that are included. It has a USB port so it looks like it may be upgradable, wish I new for sure.

 

What is POI's? (positions?)
Maybe you already seen this but if not check it out.

http://www.brandmotion.com/products/...-magellan.html

 

Points of Interest

Yes, that's the web site of the Magellan that is fitted for the Ford F-150.

http://www.magellangps.com/assets/ma...MRM_760_en.pdf

 

Well I have decided to go with the F-150 Magellan, any last thoughts before I pay the man?