Business Nav v Prof Nav

Snooky · 02-14-2013, 04:40 PM

What is the difference between the Business NAV and Professional NAV?

Playing with the configurator at the moment and wondered what the extra £300 odd quid gets you (and whether it is worth it).

Thanks in advance!

rogerxp · 02-14-2013, 04:50 PM

Pro Nav has a bigger screen and comes with the 'jukebox' in the dash where you can upload your music to the internal hard drive. Something like that anyway. I'd go for Pro Nav based on the bigger screen alone.

Snooky · 02-14-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

Pro Nav has a bigger screen and comes with the 'jukebox' in the dash where you can upload your music to the internal hard drive. Something like that anyway. I'd go for Pro Nav based on the bigger screen alone.

Thanks Roger

rogerxp · 02-14-2013, 05:00 PM

...depending upon the age of the vehicle the differences might be different. Older examples didn't have the music element whereas since LCI they do. Bigger screen always seems to be the major difference. What's on the horizon??

Snooky · 02-14-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rogerxp

...depending upon the age of the vehicle the differences might be different. Older examples didn't have the music element whereas since LCI they do. Bigger screen always seems to be the major difference. What's on the horizon??

Just at the early stages of looking around!

Thinking of changing the A4 (family car). We have loved it but have had it over 3 years now and fancy a change. Looking very closely at the new X3 as a replacement. I really like it BUT it is pricey compared to the other compact SUV's out there.

Did you look at anything else before you got the Qashqai? I had a look at the Kia and Hyundai variants but didn't like the interiors at all. The Q5 is too similar inside to the A4 and we fancy a change. The new Honda CRV is a possibility as is, dare I say it (!), the new Ford Kuga (Titanium X).

Might go completely off-piste and get a new S3 Sportback when it comes out later in the year!

rogerxp · 02-14-2013, 05:32 PM

I looked at everything to be honest but gave myself very stringent requirements so only the QQ+2 fitted the bill. Bar the slightly lower rent interior from what we were used to (got the top of the range Tekna spec to soften the blow), wallowy suspension and too little grunt at very low revs it's does a great job. Great space, great versibility, great economy, very low running costs, 3 yrs free servicing (due its first service in 4 weeks), etc. Very pleased with it. Would swap it for another newer X3 tomorrow if the figures would stack up though. The new X3 was my primary target but 12 months ago too expensive.

xenon · 02-15-2013, 02:51 AM

Main advantage with the bigger screen is that you can run in split-screen mode too.

RichJ · 02-15-2013, 07:31 AM

I think you also get 3d graphics in urban areas with pro nav

xenon · 02-15-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RichJ

I think you also get 3d graphics in urban areas with pro nav

Indeed.

Snooky · 02-15-2013, 01:06 PM

Cheers guys, much obliged. Sounds like, if I can make the numbers stack up, I will go with the Prof NAV if I get an X3!

IanS100 · 02-16-2013, 01:30 AM

You can send destinations to both Business & Pro Nav & let it sort it's own route out but with Pro you can also load a whole planned route from a memory stick, great if you're on a touring holiday or just like using your own preplanned routes.

Pro is much easier & cheaper to upgrade maps on.

DVD drive on pro, CD on Business, (I think), watch DVD films on the Pro

As already mentioned, smaller screen with no split screen facility on Business

I have Business Nav & very happy with it, but I'd gladly bung you £300 to upgrade it to Pro

Also, an absolute must, make sure you have the ARMREST USB

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rogerxp Major General 171 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	Pro Nav has a bigger screen and comes with the 'jukebox' in the dash where you can upload your music to the internal hard drive. Something like that anyway. I'd go for Pro Nav based on the bigger screen alone. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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rogerxp Major General 171 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	...depending upon the age of the vehicle the differences might be different. Older examples didn't have the music element whereas since LCI they do. Bigger screen always seems to be the major difference. What's on the horizon?? __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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rogerxp Major General 171 Rep 5,950 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Pack / QQ+2 Tekna Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stockport, Cheshire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 350Z GT Roadster [2.00] 2004 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2005 Nissan 350Z GT ... [0.00] 2006 E92 BMW 335i SE [9.00] 2003 Maserati 4200 [6.00] 2006 E90 330d M Sport [0.00]	I looked at everything to be honest but gave myself very stringent requirements so only the QQ+2 fitted the bill. Bar the slightly lower rent interior from what we were used to (got the top of the range Tekna spec to soften the blow), wallowy suspension and too little grunt at very low revs it's does a great job. Great space, great versibility, great economy, very low running costs, 3 yrs free servicing (due its first service in 4 weeks), etc. Very pleased with it. Would swap it for another newer X3 tomorrow if the figures would stack up though. The new X3 was my primary target but 12 months ago too expensive. __________________ Current -: MW E92 M3 Competition Pack / Qashqai+2 Tekna 1.6dci Gone -: 370Z GT Roadster; BMW X3 3.0d xdrive M Sport; E46 330i M Sport Coupe; Mazda RX8 231; Nissan 350Z GT Roadster; BMW E90 330d M Sport; BMW E92 335i SE; Maserati 4200; Nissan 350Z; Honda S2000; Astra Coupe Turbo; Ford Probe
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xenon Major General 1461 Rep 8,185 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Coventry iTrader: (0)	Main advantage with the bigger screen is that you can run in split-screen mode too. __________________ Ian Current: 2021 G21 330i M-Sport Previous: 2018 A6 Avant S-Line MMI+, 2014 F31 320d M-Sport, 2013 F10 520d M-Sport, 2011 F10 530d M-Sport, 2008 320i M-Sport Coupe, 2002 325i, 2001 318i valvetronic, 1998 318i, 1996 525i, 1990 Porsche 944S2
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RichJ First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I think you also get 3d graphics in urban areas with pro nav
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Snooky Major 41 Rep 1,167 Posts Drives: Audi RS5 Sportback Carbon Blac Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Livingston, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Cheers guys, much obliged. Sounds like, if I can make the numbers stack up, I will go with the Prof NAV if I get an X3! __________________ Still missing my E92 335i M Sport!
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02-16-2013, 01:30 AM	#11
IanS100 Major General 135 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	You can send destinations to both Business & Pro Nav & let it sort it's own route out but with Pro you can also load a whole planned route from a memory stick, great if you're on a touring holiday or just like using your own preplanned routes. Pro is much easier & cheaper to upgrade maps on. DVD drive on pro, CD on Business, (I think), watch DVD films on the Pro As already mentioned, smaller screen with no split screen facility on Business I have Business Nav & very happy with it, but I'd gladly bung you £300 to upgrade it to Pro Also, an absolute must, make sure you have the ARMREST USB
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