Chigee

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Came across this Chigee offering while watching an unrelated YouTube video and it has intrigued me. Price point, as usual for a motorcycle accessory, means that I have to dip in to my **** you fund so I am wondering if it is **** you money worthy.

Right now, I use my phone for all my needs. I plan a route before I head out with way points to keep me on the path I intended. This technique is just ok. I don't love how I use the maps but that is probably more on me than the app.

I connect to my communication system (interphone F4) that I have had for about 15 years. I can listen to music on whatever app I choose, use maps, take a call if I need to and it all works well.

I really don't need any more tech but it is a pretty cool piece of kit. Does anyone have or use something similar?
 
I have similar. They are great!

They are simple android tablets that use your phones apps and mirror your phones screen for CarPlay and android auto. You can also download android apps directly onto the unit. Your phone needs constant cell data, and bluetooth to be paired because the phone runs google maps or Waze, and the dash apps use your phones accelerometer and gps to computes speed, acceleration forces and lean angles.

The main screen is an android loader with a few widgets. You can can configure or replace with any of the free android automotive type loaders to create your own custom dashboard.

Price? From what I’ve seen, Chigee and Carpuride are no different than other Chinese head units, just slicker marketing - I don’t see any value that justifies their 5x price. I have a couple off Amazon specisls, (Camacho) I paid $120 for the 7” on my Vstrom, and $70 for the 5” on my atv. Same functionality, just different screen sizes.

I don’t have the cameras, I could add them for about $50.
 
Carpuride offers to pay YouTubers and other influencers for reviews. Then when we publish a review that's fair and balanced instead of basically a glorified sales promotion for them, they don't pay and ask you to redo it. Ask me how I know.

As for Chigee, if you need BMW compatibility, that's a great option! I have one brand new in box I should probably keep but might be willing to sell..

If you don't specifically need it to plug right in to your BMW's OEM connector, like @Mad Mike said, you can just buy from any cheaper brand.
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