OnStar Telematics, a division of General Motors, is currently installed in over 6 million GM vehicles, and offers drivers a variety of connected services, including turn-by-turn navigation, automatic crash response, stolen vehicle location, and more.
Until now, the only way to get OnStar services was to buy a GM vehicle. Well, no more. OnStar unveiled a $299 standalone mirror at the Consumer Electronics Show last week that will bring OnStar's connected services to any vehicle.
Since the mirror is powered, and has integrated Bluetooth for hands-free calling, you'll need to have the mirror professionally installed. Installation is estimated to cost around $75, and subscription to OnStar's services will cost $18.95 per month, or $199 / year.
OnStar's mirror will be available exclusively at Best Buy in the Spring 2011.
The last time I tried installing an after-market mirror in my car, I found that the mirror and the sun visors interfered with each other.
I think On-Star is missing the opportunity here. $300 plus installation is a bit steep, even with the Bluetooth phone.
If they sold these for less than $250 including installation, they'd sell a lot more of these.
Like the over-priced multi-blade razor refills (where they almost give away the first razor handle and blade free), they'd make a lot more money on re-subscribers paying $200 annually in fees! (On-Star, please contact me for a commission if you implement this)
I think On-Star is missing the opportunity here. $300 plus installation is a bit steep, even with the Bluetooth phone.
If they sold these for less than $250 including installation, they'd sell a lot more.
Like the over-priced multi-blade razor refills (where they almost give away the first razor handle and blade free), they'd make a lot more money on re-subscribers paying $200 annually in fees! (On-Star, please contact me for a commission if you implement this)
I wouldn't get this mirror .If someone jacks my car , they see the onstar device, they'll gut it out .
anyone agree?