Anyone tried Ridernav R7M with MRA via AA yet?
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Well, I ordered the RiderNav R7M for my BMW R1300GSA and will use it with MRA for a trip to Noordkaap this June - I assume everything will work fine and I will let you know my experiences afterwards.
@Ed-Lauwerens-0 Bring an alternative navigation system. There are quite a few reports of problems with the R7M...
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Hi everyone, I can answer the question I started this thread with: the Ridernav R7M works very well, with both Android Auto and CarPlay, as well as with the BMW Wonder Wheel and in combination with MRA. Although using the Wonder Wheel isn't as ideal as I was used to with the BMW Navigator 6: with that, I could zoom in and out by simply turning the Wonder Wheel forward or backward, and that worked instantly, quickly, and perfectly, especially if you had strayed from your route or encountered a road closure—just zoom out for a moment and drive back to your route via a detour. Unfortunately, clicking a + or a - on the display is an inconvenient amount of fumbling, and that applies to all other devices, even the Chigee 5 and 6. You can buy the Ridernav R7M for around 250 euros (25% discount codes can be found on YouTube), and if I compare that to the Chigee 6, which is almost 3 times as expensive (the separate BMW adapter alone costs you 125 euros!), then you have to ask yourself if the Chigee is also 3 times as good. My answer is: Chigee is great, but certainly not 3 times better than the Ridernav R7M, which is simply very good too!
@PieterG The Chigee might not be three times better. But it's much better and never fails. What price can you put on peace of mind? However cheap Ridernav is, if it fails, it's very expensive.
Regards.
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@PieterG The Chigee might not be three times better. But it's much better and never fails. What price can you put on peace of mind? However cheap Ridernav is, if it fails, it's very expensive.
Regards.
@PieterG The Chigee might not be three times better. But it's much better and never fails. What price can you put on peace of mind? However cheap Ridernav is, if it fails, it's very expensive.
Regards.
I can't find many alarming problems on the Internet, do you have sources for this? Because, on the other hand, there are actually a lot of good experiences too.
But then again, doesn't what you wrote apply to everything...?
And besides, I have an 18-month warranty, so I'm not worried
Furthermore, it goes without saying that everyone is free to make their own choice
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When you compare better devices with lesser devices. You mostly notice the differences when you switch to the "lesser" device after using the better device for a while.
(I use MRA Next only on Android Auto. Every comment, suggestion, etc will be based on my usage with Android Auto)
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When you compare better devices with lesser devices. You mostly notice the differences when you switch to the "lesser" device after using the better device for a while.
When you compare better devices with lesser devices. You mostly notice the differences when you switch to the "lesser" device after using the better device for a while.
Correct. And sometimes 'less is more'.
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I tried my friend's Ridernav R7M with MRA NAV on my phone just before ordering the R7M. Well..... the Navigation screen does not look like it does on my phone, missing the 3 dots menu and is somewhat rearranged.
I was disappointed and decided not to order.
Besides, the actual screen on the R7M is just barely, and I mean BARELY larger than the screen on my Samsung S15 Ultra. There is a lot of dead space around the screen on the R7M. So, all together it was a deal braker for me.Positive emotions are worth every penny ;)
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I tried my friend's Ridernav R7M with MRA NAV on my phone just before ordering the R7M. Well..... the Navigation screen does not look like it does on my phone, missing the 3 dots menu and is somewhat rearranged.
I was disappointed and decided not to order.
Besides, the actual screen on the R7M is just barely, and I mean BARELY larger than the screen on my Samsung S15 Ultra. There is a lot of dead space around the screen on the R7M. So, all together it was a deal braker for me.@Lenny-O Hi Lenny,
That is not due to the Ridernav R7M: What you see on the screen of the Ridernav R7M (and all other similar devices) is determined by the app you are using.
So not by the Ridernav R7M itself, because it only shows what it is being powered by.
This has to do with the way app developers have implemented Android Auto / Carplay, as well as the limitations imposed on them by Apple and Google...
And yes, it looks different and you are missing a lot. You could try other apps and see which one you like best in combination with a display. (For example, I am very happy with Kurviger for turn-by-turn navigation, and Sygic, Google and Waze for A to B navigation. (But that's up to you to decide
)Regarding the size, I can only say 7 inches is 7 inches... and that is substantially larger than my mobile phone and, moreover, much more visible in sunlight.
If you want something even larger than 7 inches, keep in mind that it might limit your view of your motorcycle display.
And yes, the housing is larger than the display itself, but that is the case with all models and brands, so you will have to accept that if you want to do anything with it
By the way, there is only one device on the market that, according to reviewers, scores better with its specs, but it is 2.5 to 3 times as expensive as the Ridernav R7M. I tested that one too, and it works the same way.
In the meantime, I have driven 3,000 km with the Ridernav R7M and am very satisfied. I tested various other brands and models in combination with multiple navigation apps, but I found them all to be worse to bad.
(tip: The Ridernav R7M is always available for purchase with a 20 or 25% discount using a discount code)
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Well, I ordered the RiderNav R7M for my BMW R1300GSA and will use it with MRA for a trip to Noordkaap this June - I assume everything will work fine and I will let you know my experiences afterwards.
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Well, I ordered the RiderNav R7M for my BMW R1300GSA and will use it with MRA for a trip to Noordkaap this June - I assume everything will work fine and I will let you know my experiences afterwards.
Well, I ordered the RiderNav R7M for my BMW R1300GSA and will use it with MRA for a trip to Noordkaap this June - I assume everything will work fine and I will let you know my experiences afterwards.
Do you have an update, please ?
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@Ed-Lauwerens-0 Bring an alternative navigation system. There are quite a few reports of problems with the R7M...
@Ed-Lauwerens-0 Bring an alternative navigation system. There are quite a few reports of problems with the R7M...
I do not consider your criticism of the Ridernav R7M to be representative of the bigger picture. Contrary to what you claim, and based on my 3000km of experience, I actually see a very different picture. There are also many solid, comprehensive, and positive Ridernav R7M reviews. (for anyone: go take a look for yourself
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