Navdy head-up display shows clear navigation, communications

Navdy is a combination head-up display and infotainment system that can be fitted into most cars.

As a head-up display, Navdy projects translucent graphics onto its clear shield, into the driver's viewing area.

Although a slim device, the size of Navdy could still make it intrusive in smaller cars.

Navdy includes a built-in navigation system, and integrates with your smartphone for communications.

The control wheel connects to Navdy through Bluetooth and lets you scroll through menu items.

This magnetic mount holds Navdy in place.

Navdy's navigation system works partially off your smartphone, bringing in traffic data for route guidance.

The route guidance display shows a map of the immediate surroundings, something existing built-in head-up displays don't do.

The map automatically goes to a split screen for incoming phone calls, text messages or music control.

The graphics show well on bright days.

Navdy doesn't let you scroll through all your contacts or do a full destination search, as those actions would be too distracting.

The Navdy app lets you find destinations in or out of the car, then seamlessly integrates with the the Navdy projection unit.

You can set whether Navdy merely reads out text messages or shows them to you.

Navdy includes databases of gas stations, restaurants, ATMs and parking lots.