So I keep thinking about adding a CAN-view to my non-NAV 05 Prius because I want a backup camera. Would this work? 1) CAN-View version 3 $400 2) GrandTec GVC-1000 video->VGA converter $75 3) Backup camera from eBay $100 Would the CAN-View v3 work with the video->VGA converter (which I believe is designed to basically turn your computer monitor into a TV)? Is there any other option that would be cheaper? $600 seems pretty steep... Thanks!
This seems like a better deal ($175): http://www.coastaletech.com/new_page_73.htm No need for a video adapter, so it would save you $300. No idea if they are shipping, yet, or not. They also sell the Viewtech video adapter for $189: http://www.coastaletech.com/universal_video.htm
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(phileFriendly @ Jul 25 2006, 06:04 PM) [snapback]292311[/snapback]</div> Technically I'm on vacation but here goes anyway: Buying a CAN-view just to get the external video input for a camera converter, plus the converter, plus the camera IS pretty steep, I agree. I designed CAN-view primarily as an information display, which after evolving a bit just happens to have an external video input you can plug the UK camera converter into (Not the Grandtec incidentally, thats a TV to VGA converter and the Prius is not VGA) Thats a bit like buying a plasma TV just to get the audio channel. Maybe you should look at Coastal's new Unlock hardware which is intended primarily for video/audio. http://www.coastaletech.com/new_page_73.htm It says it works on all Prius with and without factory NAV and at $175 doesn't need a converter Technically that may be more appropriate for what you want.
