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What is the difference in MFD screens

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by fredpm, Dec 24, 2007.

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    I have noticed in the book they refer to screen Type A and Type B. They do look different, but what is really the difference? I have a new 2008 Touring model with package #6.
     
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    The older screens, which are still used in the base model, have lower resolution. The graphics look more like they are drawn in crayon.

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    The type B looks more 3D, the separate icons have a relief edging. Is the newer type screens?
     
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    The higher resolution and color depth allows for fancier graphics. That's why it looks better.

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    our new Prius is a 2008 Touring, with package #6. The screen does not have the 3D effect, is this an error?
     
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    The high-res screen, which your 08 should have, has rounded buttons; the earlier screens buttons are rather rectangular. Any 3D effect is in the eyes of the viewer.
     
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    My 2008 w/package 6 (not the touring) uses type A as well. Looking at the two side-by-side in the manual, I prefer the look of A (from what can be seen from those black and white screenshots). Here's an image of the display from 2003. It's come a long way.

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    To put it short, if you have the backup camera, you have the higher resolution screen. If not, you have the lower resolution screen.

    The hires screen has two colour bgs - orange and green.
    The lowres screen has 4 colour choices - blue, green, grey and brown (beige)
     
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    Thank you all for the response. We have the round icons. The instruction book seems a bit confusing A or B. Does anyone know why there are two types displays?
     
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    The lower resolution screen was made first. Toyota later added the higher resolution screen. Cost is the reason that both still exist.

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