Should I get Mygig?
02-01-2008, 02:09 PM
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I too am on the "Should I get MyGig?" fence. Although I'm months away from pulling the trigger, the obsession has already started.
I've read the MyGig manual (sorry I'm a geek). What I can't determine is how it handles playlists for your loaded MP3s. I currently have a Rockford Omnifi in both of our vehicles and love it. I can load up existing playlists or create and save them on the fly from the unit. I use a \All Media\Artist\Album\song.mp3 directory structure.
From what I could tell about MyGig was that it created Playlists based on folder structure. Is that true? Or can I say, manually pick 3 songs from a Metallica album, along with some Bare Naked Ladies from 2 other album and through in some John Denver for good measure and save that as a playlist (albeit an odd combination)?
The other thing I can do is start from the root (All Media) level and play all of that suffled which will play all the songs loaded on my device randomly. Does MyGig support something like that?
I've read the MyGig manual (sorry I'm a geek). What I can't determine is how it handles playlists for your loaded MP3s. I currently have a Rockford Omnifi in both of our vehicles and love it. I can load up existing playlists or create and save them on the fly from the unit. I use a \All Media\Artist\Album\song.mp3 directory structure.
From what I could tell about MyGig was that it created Playlists based on folder structure. Is that true? Or can I say, manually pick 3 songs from a Metallica album, along with some Bare Naked Ladies from 2 other album and through in some John Denver for good measure and save that as a playlist (albeit an odd combination)?
The other thing I can do is start from the root (All Media) level and play all of that suffled which will play all the songs loaded on my device randomly. Does MyGig support something like that?
02-01-2008, 02:12 PM
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It doesn't work right now but it gives me an 800 Sirius number to call and activate it. I haven't done this yet. The SATV tab appeared after I downloaded and installed an update that was in another thread on this site. You should search for it and download and install the update. It allows you to not have to push the "Accept" button everytime you start the Jeep and also has more legible road labels.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...oftware+update
I've done this and it works.
02-01-2008, 03:22 PM
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If I was buying a new jeep again I'd want the Mygig as an option again.
Its funny when I was looking for the perfect JK I didn't want the Mygig option but I couldn't find the perfect 2 door without it so I bit the bullet and went with it. After using it for the past few months I would be really disappointed that I didn't get it.
It is a pretty cool feature. Now in between Jeep waves
I'm doing this 
to all my downloaded metal.
Its funny when I was looking for the perfect JK I didn't want the Mygig option but I couldn't find the perfect 2 door without it so I bit the bullet and went with it. After using it for the past few months I would be really disappointed that I didn't get it.
It is a pretty cool feature. Now in between Jeep waves
I'm doing this to all my downloaded metal.
02-01-2008, 03:50 PM
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The new Panasonic Strada (Model #CN-NVD905U) navigation units are pretty nice...I might get one to replace my CQ-VD7005U...they've really come down in price, and this should be just as good if not better than the MyGIG.
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02-01-2008, 04:31 PM
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Though I have not used my own personal MyGiG (Rubi on order) I spent an afternoon enjoying one of the dealer's on a X test driver. I have three other nav units and was really pleased how user friendly the MyGiG was.
It impressed me enough that I decided NOT to purchase a Rubi on the lot that I so desperately wanted due to it not being equipped with the MyGiG.
I am now in G1 and the wait will be over before long. I might also add that my order was delayed two weeks due a MyGiG upgrade ?? Maybe something to do with it being 6 speed ?
It impressed me enough that I decided NOT to purchase a Rubi on the lot that I so desperately wanted due to it not being equipped with the MyGiG.
I am now in G1 and the wait will be over before long. I might also add that my order was delayed two weeks due a MyGiG upgrade ?? Maybe something to do with it being 6 speed ?
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02-01-2008, 04:45 PM
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There still are a few other things that could be better. Like today I was listening to music on the harddrive. I should be able to press the place on the screen where the name of the artist is and it should pull up every song I have by that artist. There are plenty of little things that would be VERY easy to program this thing to do, and would make it way better.
02-01-2008, 04:57 PM
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why can't you load video from USB? You can load a couple low res pics and use them in Picture view. Pretty lame.
You should be able to load video to the harddrive from a DVD or disc. Even if yoou don't do full movies how about video clips.
When in Navigation it doesn't tell you how far to the next turn unless you expand the turn tabs, when you do that you can't see the map.
People have complained about pausing audio. I never tried it.
Why doesn't the sat radio also have traffic flow inf? Sirius sends flow info with incident info but the Mygig doesn't pass that info to the user. You pay the same price for Sirius traffic whether your radio does incident only or incident and flow info.
All the U-connect info is in the unit all you need is a microphone. Why disable it on the Wrangler?
I'll post more within the thread as I think of them...
You should be able to load video to the harddrive from a DVD or disc. Even if yoou don't do full movies how about video clips.
When in Navigation it doesn't tell you how far to the next turn unless you expand the turn tabs, when you do that you can't see the map.
People have complained about pausing audio. I never tried it.
Why doesn't the sat radio also have traffic flow inf? Sirius sends flow info with incident info but the Mygig doesn't pass that info to the user. You pay the same price for Sirius traffic whether your radio does incident only or incident and flow info.
All the U-connect info is in the unit all you need is a microphone. Why disable it on the Wrangler?
I'll post more within the thread as I think of them...
02-01-2008, 05:37 PM
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why can't you load video from USB? You can load a couple low res pics and use them in Picture view. Pretty lame.
AGREE!
You should be able to load video to the harddrive from a DVD or disc. Even if yoou don't do full movies how about video clips.
AGREE!
When in Navigation it doesn't tell you how far to the next turn unless you expand the turn tabs, when you do that you can't see the map.
Not True, you have to selesct this in set up!
People have complained about pausing audio. I never tried it.
Never had this problem.
Why doesn't the sat radio also have traffic flow inf? Sirius sends flow info with incident info but the Mygig doesn't pass that info to the user. You pay the same price for Sirius traffic whether your radio does incident only or incident and flow info.
It does do this....it is labeled Sirrus Traffic.
All the U-connect info is in the unit all you need is a microphone. Why disable it on the Wrangler?
Don't know, but get the mic and it works GREAT!
I'll post more within the thread as I think of them...
AGREE!
You should be able to load video to the harddrive from a DVD or disc. Even if yoou don't do full movies how about video clips.
AGREE!
When in Navigation it doesn't tell you how far to the next turn unless you expand the turn tabs, when you do that you can't see the map.
Not True, you have to selesct this in set up!
People have complained about pausing audio. I never tried it.
Never had this problem.
Why doesn't the sat radio also have traffic flow inf? Sirius sends flow info with incident info but the Mygig doesn't pass that info to the user. You pay the same price for Sirius traffic whether your radio does incident only or incident and flow info.
It does do this....it is labeled Sirrus Traffic.
All the U-connect info is in the unit all you need is a microphone. Why disable it on the Wrangler?
Don't know, but get the mic and it works GREAT!
I'll post more within the thread as I think of them...
02-01-2008, 11:31 PM
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It has the Sirius traffic incident reporting but NOT traffic flow. Even on Sirius' website it tells you that the OEM Jeep radios ( and others ) do not have traffic flow reporting ONLY incident reporting.
The only time I could see how far until the next turn on the nav is when I expand the tabs and that covers the map. If you know another way I would REALLY appreciate it if you can tell me how to do it.
I like the MyGig, I just don't know if it's the best item for the money. Now it's really great for someone who can't install there own radio and doesn't want to pay someone else to install a new radio, and/or someone who wants to purchase a high end radio and have it included in there financing.
I have the u-connect working in mine too. SO simple to do and does work well. Makes me wonder even more why Jeep decided not to include it on the Wrangler.
The only time I could see how far until the next turn on the nav is when I expand the tabs and that covers the map. If you know another way I would REALLY appreciate it if you can tell me how to do it.
I like the MyGig, I just don't know if it's the best item for the money. Now it's really great for someone who can't install there own radio and doesn't want to pay someone else to install a new radio, and/or someone who wants to purchase a high end radio and have it included in there financing.
I have the u-connect working in mine too. SO simple to do and does work well. Makes me wonder even more why Jeep decided not to include it on the Wrangler.
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02-02-2008, 05:34 AM
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I love the unit and while I'm sure there are great aftermarkets out there I'm real pleased with the MYGIG.
The only downside is that you can't program the Nav system while in motion (using the keypad). I fixed that problem by buying a MYGIG LOCKPICK from Costal Tech. (costaltech.com). It allows you to override all those "safety" features when you need to. That way I can have my passenger program new destintations in the NAV while I'm driving. It will also allow you to override the DVD player while motion (don't advise that but you can). It will also let you view the backup camera, if installed, while driving forward. The LOCKPICK installs in about 15 minutes with no cutting or modifcation to your wiring system. Just plugs into existing plugs. I love it!!!
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