Vividsi

I just recieved a letter from Acura stating the new 2013 map discs are available for 149 with free shipping, I currently have the 08 disc so I have to figure out if I need this or not.

justnspace

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these "updates" Arent really updates at all.

if you're expecting faster load up times, newer graphics, better searches, etc....Dont hold your breath.

all these new "updated" disk bring updated POI and newer roads that have been constructed in the last 2 years.
which isnt much of an update at all.

I dont know about you, but I have better itesm/places to spend the $149 on.

mrgold35

I usually skip a year or two with my TSX and RDX. The last time I updated was in spring 2010 for both cars, I'm about due again. I wish Acura could give a more detail explanation of map, traffic, weather, features and firmware updates are on the disks.

I did notice when I upgraded in 2010, my Bluetooth worked a little better with the 3GS iPhone. Not sure if it was the update disk or just software updates from iPhone.

Acura Navi DVD weblink:
http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...urce=acuralogo

Vividsi

I wish I had the weather feature off the 2010, they should include that in the disc for 07-09 owners.

justnspace

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^thats a limitation of the Hardware and not the disk.

Vividsi

I activated the XM with traffic and I have yet to see that work, but when I was in a 12 MDX Tech loaner it was working.

mrgold35

I've notice the traffic on my 08 only works if the Navi screen is zoomed out a couple of clicks. It has a label on the bottom of the Navi screen for range to display traffic colors. This is the only time I see the green/orange/red lines for traffic flow.

I had a 2012 RDX loaner for a few days and I notice the traffic works zoomed all the way down to the lowest level. This might be the same for the 12 MDX tech you drove.

I'm trying to remember; but, I think it took a while for my traffic to show up when I renewed the service last year?

Joe Las Vegas

5 year old nav disc is not exactly recent, I would go for it if I were you.
Did you guys notice they have a new program where you can pre-purchase Nav discs up to 3 years for cheaper than upgrading every year, they send you the new nav disc as they come out for the next 3 years, cool.

catnippants

Whoa...they sure are being generous. $300 for 3 years. We could buy a new standalone GPS unit (with way more information) every year for that price. Given that Garmin now offers lifetime updates for $69, Acura clearly has no interest in pricing them to move.

Joe Las Vegas

Yeah, it's not cheap, I think updating every 3 years is good enough.

Vividsi

maybe ill hold out for a sale or the 2014 disc whichever comes first.

gungho_15

Pisses me off. I just bought an updated disk the first week of July and was told a new one wasnt even in the works. F**ckers rip you off every chance they get

Vividsi

i almost got the 12 disc but decided to hold out then a month or so later i get a letter about the 13 disc, you gotta watch them cause im sure they will say anything to move obsolete inventory.

mrgold35

After 6 years of watching, Acura seems to release new Navi DVDs in the fall months (Sept/Oct/Nov). The only time the Navi DVD was delayed a few months was when daylight savings dates were changed around 2007/2008. They usually discount the disks late spring/early summer ($149 or $99 specials). I think they have version upgrades during the year; but, there aren’t a lot of details of what the minor upgrades are?


I would recommend upgrading every other year or every third year and waiting for the specials. I've been cool with this schedule traveling in the southwest USA (not a lot of new roads).

markmass

Anyone know how up to date the 2013 release actually is? The data in my 2009 RDX was a few years old when I bought it. For example, the road work around the 880/80/580 exchange was completed years before and it wasn't updated in my nav unit. I took a trip shortly after I bought my RDX and the nav missed exits on major freeways (e.g., 80). I'd done the same trip before so it wasn't an issue as I knew the route, but I haven't trusted my nav for anything other than telling me where I am since. (add line break, doesn't work!) The Google Maps in my phone beats the integrated nav system by a wide margin. Also, I get traffic and don't have to pay an extra XM Sirius for an extra service. I actually signed up for XM Sirius + traffic, but XM Sirius couldn't or wouldn't send the code to activate my radio for 2 months so I had to cancel. (add line break, doesn't work!) I figure my 2009 nav data was circa 2006. So, is the 2012 nav data current to 2009 (year I bought of my RDX)?

puck7777

Have an 2006 disk and wanting to upgrade... Wondering if I should look in junkyards for a 2012 disk, anyone ever try this?

dr427

I've noticed on ebay 2012 discs are at $70 now. Might find a salvage yard seller on there.

camaroracer016

I got lucky and was able to score a 2013 disc off eBay for 92$ Shipped

MPBRDX

Can you please do me a favor?

See if Bayville Way, Waretown, NJ is on the map.

camaroracer016

See attached.

MPBRDX

Good to know that the street finally made it.

Thanks

marandrob

For an upgrade that is not really an upgrade they should sell it to their owners for alot less than $149.

DateTSX

$150 is a bit steep. I'll wait until Acura stop updating the maps and buy that last year disc.

dr427

Our other car is a 2013 Mazda CX-5 with the TomTom based factory nav. I just pop out an SD card that resides in-dash. Do a update via my laptop and viola! I pay $27 a year and can update once a quarter (4 updates a year). VERY reasonable and the SD based updates I love for a factory system.

I'll probably spring for the 2013 though now since ours is an '08 and if the roads are two years old (which they must be because our house was built in 2006 and doesn't show up on the '08 nav) then it will at least finally show our house for HOME!

TSXerMT

I am ready to spring for the update. Bought my 2009 TSX in August of 2008 so maps are probably 4 years old by now at least. I did see the "deal" today for multi-year upgrades. I will probably go for only 1 and make it last for the next 2 or three years until I trade the car. These discs are a huge rip-off. I agree with others that buying a Garmin with life-time updates for the same or less money is a much better deal. I did that for my 350Z and sent my old Garmin to my pick-up truck. The new Garmin also came with traffic info. I just update it on line with my Mac every now and then. Easy and intuitive. No more factory navigation systems for me.

sdsusocalaz

I have a 2005 RL that has never had its Nav updated. What do I need to know to do this right the first time.

flar

My main concern is performance. The UI has never been quick, but when I upgraded from my original disk in my '07 to the '12 disc it got a lot slower - to the point that I'm thinking of forgoing all of the street updates and switch back to my '07 disc.

If I scroll through the list it can take upwards of a minute to show me the address of the entry (it used to take 5 seconds or so which is painful, but a minute is pretty much worthless). If I click on an entry it can take another minute to offer me the "Go, call, etc." options. By that time, I can just about figure out my own way using other means.

Has anyone else seen these problems with the more recent discs? Could this be a bad disc or was the '12 out of the ordinary and I might do better by getting a new disc even if it has only been a year?

REVTEC

Has anyone tried to burn a copy of the disc to see if the copy works?

hialeahzbg

So what disc do I buy DVD-R Dual layer or DVD+R Dual layer?

Mr Marco

Dude, Really?

Mr Marco

You can copy just about anything, if you have the right equipment and skills. But if your going to go through that much trouble you might as well just buy the disk. After-all, in the '08 RDX it stays in the car and gets used everytime you push that "accept" button.

MPBRDX

Really Dude.

dr427

I bought one on flea bay. The seller was from Jersey or New York. I think he was getting them from salvage hurricane cars and then selling them. He started at like $50 and I missed those, but he has been steady at $99 shipped (that's what I bought at). Frankie's Auctions I think is the user name. My ebay history doesn't show past 60 days and he didn't leave me feedback.

Vividsi

I just got an email about a $99 2013 disc with free shipping, and I'll have it within a week. I'll keep the 08 disc just in case.

fryrice

Let us know if you get any performance issues. Got a 07 rdx the might need to update the navigation cause I got an email the other day that said $99 free shipping.

One of the members said they see performance issues loading street names.

BU

Can you share the link, please ?
I need to purchase a update Nav DVD.
Mind still 2007... ... ...

fryrice

navigation link

For some reason when I link it the price is still $149 pm me ur email and I'll forward mine to u

thumper_01

I used a burnt copy I got. It works fine. So it is doable.

BU

I pmed you again, Mr. fryrice

fryrice

Just forwarded the email to you. Check you inbox. Are you from Canada btw? Im not sure if the deal is only for the US. But you can try to order it.

@thumper_01 very interesting...we'll need to talk =)