This is a great debate that highlights the core philosophies of these systems.
- German (Audi/BMW): They focus on vertical integration. The hardware and software are developed in a closed loop.
-- Pro: Highly optimized, seamless integration between components (gauges, HUD, screens). Feels very...
Fascinating discussion. I look at this from a slightly different angle: the software ecosystem and hardware lifecycle.
A big screen is just a monitor. The real questions are about the operating system (OS) and the processor behind it.
- The Nissan/Infiniti systems with Google built-in are...