COMAND APS optional on smart?!

[smartbrabus]

Was having a look at some info on the Smart ForFour, couldn't help noticing the similarity between the optional "multimedia navigator" and COMAND APS for W211

Same innerds, different facia, I reckon...

Smart:-

E-Class:-

 

[miro]

Was having a look at some info on the Smart ForFour, couldn't help noticing the similarity between the optional "multimedia navigator" and COMAND APS for W211

Same innerds, different facia, I reckon...

What about the differences in CANBUS ...... not much similarity there.

 

[Shude]

What about the differences in CANBUS ...... not much similarity there.

I reckon it's the same unit, D-C already paid for the technology once, it's not surprising that they'd want to use it as much as possible throughout their brands.

 

[miro]

I reckon it's the same unit, D-C already paid for the technology once, it's not surprising that they'd want to use it as much as possible throughout their brands.

W203 and W230 have the exact same comand with a small fascia change. Not the least bit compatible when the CPU module is swapped.

The only compatible component is possibly the DVD mechanism. The face is different and you can safely assume that MOST + 2005 canbus is one leap ahead of Smart.

 

[Shude]

W203 and W230 have the exact same comand with a small fascia change. Not the least bit compatible when the CPU module is swapped.

We already know that the difference between a canbus-aware comand and a non-canbus comand is fractional, I have seen the differences in photos of the circuit boards. A 203 comand will be 99% the same as a 230 comand, with minute differences which are possibly only software related rather than anything else.

The only compatible component is possibly the DVD mechanism. The face is different and you can safely assume that MOST + 2005 canbus is one leap ahead of Smart.

Yeah but the only problem with that statement is you have absolutely no way of proving it, without having some really detailed info on the smart

From the description of the unit I'd say it's highly likely to be using the same components with a different fascia, and the two units *do* look almost exactly the same!

Multifunctional steering wheel and Comand System as an exclusive option

An optional feature available for the smart forfour is a multifunctional double-spoke steering wheel featuring pushbuttons, based on the same operating concept found in Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The multifunctional steering wheel allows the radio, CD player, mobile telephone or navigation functions to be operated without the driver having to take his or her hands from the wheel. With this integrated communication control system, the smart forfour offers a feature typical of the premium end of the vehicle market.

The audio, navigation and telecommunications systems also stem from Mercedes-Benz: The range of equipment includes Audio 5 with AM/FM receiver as well as CD and telephone input for retrofittable hands-free equipment. Besides radio and CD drive, Audio 20 offers a keypad for dialling mobile phone numbers and composing text messages. In addition to the functions already mentioned, Audio 50 includes a navigation system which depicts the route using arrows on a 4.9 inch colour display. An integrated WAP browser enables mobile internet access via the smart portal.

The most exclusive variant is the Comand System. As well as complex audio, video and telephone functions, this option includes a navigation system with map representation on a coloured display field, not to mention a DVD and CD player. Also available as an option for the smart forfour: Besides the hands-free telephone function, “smart webmove” - smart’s own mobile communication system with its integrated smartphone - now offers a new dynamic offboard navigation system along with an MP3 player linked to the smart soundsystem.

The smart forfour sound experience is provided by an interior sound system, which consists of either two or four full-range loudspeakers. The individual converters are located in the front doors, or in all four doors depending on the number of loudspeakers. The most exclusive option is a multichannel system with tweeters in the mirror triangles, low-mid-range speakers in the front doors and wide-band loudspeakers in the rear doors plus an active subwoofer with 2x40 watt power output and active filters under the driver’s seat.

It is cheaper to use the same tech than it is to come up with different stuff.

Smarts are pretty much cutting-edge technology-wise, I really don't know why because they're basically a loss-leader for DC.

 

[Tan]

Wonder how much they charge for Command in a smart car v's an E-Class?

 

[Shude]

Wonder how much they charge for Command in a smart car v's and E-Class?

cheaper to buy the e-class, buy a smart then raid the smart for parts and sell the left-overs probably

 

[lil.smartie]

Cheeky!!

We have the Comand, it cost about £1500 in the forfour, where did the long quote come from??

Kate

 

[Shude]

where did the long quote come from?

The Web somewhere

I dunno now, just search for some of the words in it

 

[guydewdney]

doesnt that double the power output?



ill get my coat...