What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
I believe that Honda's "nice big screen" is driven by the rear view camera that is, I think, already (2017 models) standard on all Hondas.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
They are ways to navigate between signposts. Directional signing is generally better in the UK than the USA, IMO but Northern Ireland isn't as built up as parts of England are and outside of the towns it's all just back roads. Signs can be separated by quite a bit so it's handy to have things like "follow that line of pylons going west", or "turn right at the old farmhouse next to the pub with blue walls", etc.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
I've only lived here for 6 months so I still have a lot more to come but so far in my amazing state of Idaho I love:
The scenery - This gets my every time. I commute about 25 minutes to College/University to see the big hills and mountains on my way. I haven't even been way out into the country fully yet but I've seen/heard it's beautiful!
My favorite thing though is hunting/shooting. Not necessarily the end game of it all but the opportunity to go out into the countryside, see bears, moose, elk you name it! It's great.
Idaho isn't really a tourist spot, but I must say, if you ever do get the chance to even pass through the countryside here, it is certainly a great place!
The scenery - This gets my every time. I commute about 25 minutes to College/University to see the big hills and mountains on my way. I haven't even been way out into the country fully yet but I've seen/heard it's beautiful!
My favorite thing though is hunting/shooting. Not necessarily the end game of it all but the opportunity to go out into the countryside, see bears, moose, elk you name it! It's great.
Idaho isn't really a tourist spot, but I must say, if you ever do get the chance to even pass through the countryside here, it is certainly a great place!
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
Backup cameras to be required in all new vehicles, starting in 2018 - LA Times
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Speaking of infotainment systems, one of my graduate students did an internship on vehicle forensics and the ability to remotely hack into a car's infotainment system! The results were disturbing, to say the least - especially if you're a criminal. Sadly, the technology to prevent vehicle hacking is still playing catch up... but most modern systems are vulnerable to attack.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
Companies should really invest more in a pro-active approach rather than reactive. I've had the pleasure of working with some awesome infosec guys and they all say the same thing. There's always a way in.
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Speaking of infotainment systems, one of my graduate students did an internship on vehicle forensics and the ability to remotely hack into a car's infotainment system! The results were disturbing, to say the least - especially if you're a criminal. Sadly, the technology to prevent vehicle hacking is still playing catch up... but most modern systems are vulnerable to attack.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
It's on the EX and above. All new cars (after 2018) are required to have rear view cameras I believe. the sub EX models may only have a 5 inch screen which is too small for android auto.
Backup cameras to be required in all new vehicles, starting in 2018 - LA Times
Backup cameras to be required in all new vehicles, starting in 2018 - LA Times
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
Interesting that you say that, because the Honda uses a Garmin based nav.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
Have you not seen the signposting around here?
Plus on the fun side, say if you hit Portland, ME and are heading to Fort Kent, there's a sign saying it's right up the interstate. Doesn't mention it's 9 hours further.
Plus on the fun side, say if you hit Portland, ME and are heading to Fort Kent, there's a sign saying it's right up the interstate. Doesn't mention it's 9 hours further.
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That is true. I miss a good pint in an English pub. Although saying that, my local in England was crap and the beer sucked. I only went to see friends.
Last edited by tom169; Feb 28th 2017 at 1:17 am. Reason: Clarifying ... Good pints do exist here with a lot of craft beers
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
My local had some strange people turn up sometimes. Ozzy turned up a few times I was there. It is now flats.
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Re: What I like about America. [A politics-free thread]
I just read this: Garmin to Provide In-Dash Navigation for Honda Civic and CR-V Models in Europe, Russia, and South America ยป Garmin U.K. Press Releases - I think this change only showed up in 2015 or later models. Don't know who made their GPS before then, but it wasn't Garmin.