zanary
Active Member
Note: It's not an added bonus. The $2500 Infotainment Upgrade has always included a new MCU2 and IC2 screens. They replace them as part of the upgrade package that you purchase for $2500.
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Tesla infotainment system upgradeable from MCU1 to MCU2
- Thread starter MurrayJimW
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Note: It's not an added bonus. The $2500 Infotainment Upgrade has always included a new MCU2 and IC2 screens. They replace them as part of the upgrade package that you purchase for $2500.
I agree. I was scheduled to get my upgrade done today but I’ve pushed out a couple of weeks to mid-April due to COVID-19. I felt like kind of a dick getting it done during these times. We’ll see if I keep my appointment or push it out farther.
Silicon Desert
Well-Known Member
Good for you. I did the same. I'm pushing mine out to past July. I understand the desire to want to really get the update as it is a nice one, but I'm not willing to take even the smallest risk of getting infected or infecting others with the virus I could get and not know it. Perhaps in some areas it is not a big issue yet, and I can see some folks wanting to get it done. I'm baffled by the postings of some folks in high risk areas with stay at home restrictions that rush right down to get an update as soon as the email comes in.
Even in remote areas, by knowing a bunch of Tesla engineer / service people, and how they travel around to the bay area plant, I have some concern that even with me being in an area where there is not YET a substantial problem, I'm not going down there to interface with those guys. Best wishes for folks that can get the update done in areas of low risk.
jorobsand
Member
The process was completely contactless for me. Keys were exchanged via lockbox and wiped down with sanitary wipes between exchanges. All invoicing/approvals/payments were done via the app. All conversations via text. The only people I ever saw in the whole process were > 100 ft away and through windows in the building.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
For the people with glare on the new MCUs, I'd highly recommend the Anit-glare/anti-fingerprint screen protector at Abstract Ocean:
Screen Protectors (Twin pack) for Tesla Model S and Model X
Screen Protectors (Twin pack) for Tesla Model S and Model X
Silicon Desert
Well-Known Member
Looks nice, A little expensive, but great reviews so probably worth it. How about a protector for that IC screen in the middle? Not that it needs much of any protection, but I'm thinking about the glare reduction that people are talking about?
HankLloydRight
No Roads
I never get significant glare on the IC, but the matte finish of the anti-fingerprint screen protector is totally worth it. NO MORE FINGERPRINTS! It does reduce clarity a TINY, TINY bit, but it's worth it for the anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coating.
Silicon Desert
Well-Known Member
Yes, absolutely agree. That fingerprint smudge this was driving me crazy cleaning it until I got the protector. Never noticed the prints after that. When you say you have no glare on the IC, I don't either. but do you have the new screen. It seems some folks think the new IC has more glare for some reason.
One more thing I noticed today: The new instrument cluster screen dims down darker at night time compared to the old one. This is really nice because it relieves strain on your eyes when driving at night.
The S and X would really benefit from OLED screens. True blacks would reduce strain and provide jaw dropping visuals.
Yes, but OLED tech doesn't work well with screens that have static images like instrument clusters and vehicle UIs because of burn-in issues. OLEDs have come a long way in preventing burn-in, but I can't imagine you could completely eliminate burn-in the way Tesla uses their screens.
Reddy Kilowatt
Active Member
We are having glare issues with the new IC. I see the steering wheel and myself all the time in it. Almost mirror like.
jorobsand
Member
Agreed and maybe we are just noticing it more as a difference between what we used to have and what folks with the IC associated with MCU2 have always seen.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
You should contact Peter at Abstract Ocean to sell IC screen protectors. If anyone can do it, he can.
Or something with better local dimming. The S/X screen quality isn't all that great and the blacks seem more grey. The Model 3 seems to have a better quality display. Better screen tech would help give the S/X the premium class feel they deserve.
scottf200
Well-Known Member
Re: AP 2.0 and MCU1 vehicle owners
Was it just our combination of the two above or has everyone's Tesla app (Android in my case) removed the 'Eligible Updates' section. Mine would show even if it was empty when I clicked on it.
Maybe just a general thing and they don't have time/ability with everything going on so they are delaying upgrades for all (or just the AP2.0+MCU1s).
Was it just our combination of the two above or has everyone's Tesla app (Android in my case) removed the 'Eligible Updates' section. Mine would show even if it was empty when I clicked on it.
Maybe just a general thing and they don't have time/ability with everything going on so they are delaying upgrades for all (or just the AP2.0+MCU1s).
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jorobsand
Member
Everything was missing on my app this morning, including the Schedule Service option and a couple others. Restarted the app and now everything appears back the way it was.
scottf200
Well-Known Member
Thanks. I did a force stop and then it included the missing options again. Odd.
Nosken
Active Member
This isn't Matte finish, but might help https://smile.amazon.com/CDEFG-Navi...efix=Tesla+model+s+,aps,215&sr=8-2-fkmr1&th=1
