Is the 12" screen really an upgrade we all want?

[BroncoBuckaroo]

Well if you want 360” degree cams you have to get 12”

I want 360

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[Badmommallama]

Getting it here. Cameras, convenience.

 

[BenB007]

There's a dark mode and I remember seeing in some videos is that there is a button that easily turns off the screen.

Yup. There’s a dark mode that turns on automatically when it’s dark or you can set it manually. AND I’m pretty sure there’s also a relaxation mode which turn off the screen and simply show the time.

 

[flatlander40]

With the roof is off and there’s a bad glare on the screen

I’m thinking bigger is better

 

[530Squatch]

I'm getting it, no question- like buying this rig in the first place, it's all an indulgence.

 

[ZackDanger]

It looks like the nav is included with Mid package. To add to the confusion, here is what is shown when clicking the info icon under radio type section:

:EDIT:

I just noticed Navigation vs Built-In Navigation. $695 for built-in? Seems like it is for the 12" upgrade too.

Connected vs Connected Built-In is kind of a confusing distinction.

From what I can tell, along with the turn-by-turn navigation you get map updates and real time traffic.

Connected means you get all that as long as you’re paying a monthly fee, as all of that functionality is provided in real time through a cellular connection. Cancel your subscription and you lose all of it, including turn by turn.

Built-In means you pay for that subscription upfront for 3 years... but when it runs out, if you don’t renew you only lose the real time traffic stuff... you still keep the turn by turn.

Think of it like Connected is a cell phone with a navigation app, and built-in is like an old fashioned GPS nav unit.

From the Bronco Packaging Guide:

 

[thsxtreme]

yes absolutely I got it. looks weird with tiny 8inch lol

 

[jimmyd21]

Connected vs Connected Built-In is kind of a confusing distinction...

Great info, thanks for that!

 

[JesseS]

OK, I was a BD, no big screen needed order, then I remembered how many times I have crested a gully or ravine, or topped a hill and had no idea what was in front of and below the front bumper, even would stop, get out and look, this after almost dropping the front end into a 8' deep hole. So I have bitten the bullet and moved up to the BL w/high!!, what the hell, it's only money. No SAS because I don't need those huge tires, I have had 33's and they are perfect for what I do, as well as tow better.

 

[Squatch]

I wouldn't mind the eight inch screen if it had the cameras.

The 12" screen didn't take away any real estate that you would think needed to be occupied by anything else. I think the upright seating position helps it stay put as your peripheral vision's side-piece.

 

[Rcarpen22]

I think it looks ridiculous in the small cabin of the Bronco.

I agree with this 100%. I’ve had two Teslas. My current daily is a Model 3 Performance with a 15” screen. It’s not obtrusive to me, even at night, but the interior is designed for that screen and literally everything is controlled off the screen. I sat in the Bronco with high package and thought it just looked dumb. I much prefer the 8” screen.

 

[VelocityBrew]

looks weird with tiny 8inch lol

 

[swooshdave]

OK, I was a BD, no big screen needed order, then I remembered how many times I have crested a gully or ravine, or topped a hill and had no idea what was in front of and below the front bumper, even would stop, get out and look, this after almost dropping the front end into a 8' deep hole. So I have bitten the bullet and moved up to the BL w/high!!, what the hell, it's only money. No SAS because I don't need those huge tires, I have had 33's and they are perfect for what I do, as well as tow better.

You still have time to Squatch it. You thought eight was enough and now you're at 12. You thought 33 was enough...

 

[easyed89]

The question is - later down the road will the 12" get some software updates that make it objectively better?

For me it comes down to this.
Do I need it? No
Do I want it? Yes
Do I want to pay extra for it? No

You said it ..Brother.....
This is a Motto That we go by. It keeps our finances in check.

Wonder if there is a difference with 8" vs 12" ( not talking size or resolution) as far as what apps it has or functionality?

 

[jay-rod427]

You said it ..Brother.....
This is a Motto That we go by. It keeps our finances in check.

Wonder if there is a difference with 8" vs 12" ( not talking size or resolution) as far as what apps it has or functionality?

Yes. You can't get the 360° trail cams on the 8". So there's at least that functional difference.

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