sry if this is a repost, but all the messages I have heard from acura have said the new navi disc would have 3 million points of interest, I just called again today and the message said 7.7 million points of interest...quite a difference, which one is right?

 

Are you talking about the new 2004 navi for the TL? The 2003 CL does has over 7 million points of interest.

 

Did you have to purchase the update disk ?

 

yes, there was no mention of a free upgrade for me

 

How much was the update disk ?

 

update disk = $185!

 

I think its 3 million NEW points of interest for a total of 7 million.

 

is it available to purchase?

 

Yo, again, SAM seeking DVD updated disc for a maximum of $20 shipped...

please, help out the poor folks

tia

 

I wonder if our navi systems would read copied DVD.

Anyone know? ? ?

 

Yes, your Navi will read properly copied DVDs.

 

hummm copy would be great!!! anyone in MD want to split for one and make copies?

 

If you're planning on making copies, I'd suggest you keep it off the forum. It's just not smart!

 

I think they meant "backup copies"

 

Correct.

 

someone send me a PM when people start selling them. $50 donation from me to the creator of said back ups.

 

me.. has to try this said DVD disk before I buy it. Anything is wrong here?

 

I would “never” do this myself.

But if “someone” should “attempt” to make a “backup” copy for themselves, what would be the correct format for the blank DVD?

-R or +R?

Shawn S

 

DVD-R's are only single layer (4.7GB)...the Alpine Navi discs are dual layer (9.4GB), so I would figure that the Acura ones are too. you will only be able to copy half of the disc on one DVD-R.

 

I don’t think so because people here have successfully copied them in the past.

 

Most movies are dual layers and their are programs that can rid of this problem.

 

And I would use a -R disc for burning.....

 

i just checked my Alpine Navi disc and it is about 6.7GB.

yes almost all movies are dual layer and you can make it fit on a single layer dvd-r by reducing the video quality or removing extra features....but there is no magical program that will make it fit on a single layer without sacrificing something.

in the case of the navi disc, perhaps you can reduce the map image quality some, but i dont see that shrinking it down by 2gigs. the rest of the data would be all the points of interest and data which cannot be reduced. maybe you can leave out parts of the country that you dont ever drive to? who knows.

if it can be done without losing any information, i would like to know how this is accomplished.

 

You don't have to do anything special.

+R
-R

They both work just fine. It can be done without losing any information.

It is illegal to burn and sell...for the record.

 

think it'd make a difference if i used a burned DVD copy?

i'm willing to go halves on it w someone!
hm.... we can make it a group buy and get it for like peanuts each.

any takers???

 

I made a backup of my old Navi disc...it worked just fine for awhile until later when it got hotter and more humid in Kansas. Then I was getting like 25% errors on start-up (error: no disk found). Once it started up, it was fine...until the next time.

I don't have the latest Navi DVD version slated for Fall 2003....yet.

 

When will you purchase.

Please PM me! ! ! ! !

 

I am definately buying the next disc when it comes out. I hope soon.

Depending on the data size, I will make a backup since I have to pay so friggin much for it.

They make us wait 2 years and still have the nerve to charge sooo much.

 

Good lord !!

I said update not Navi Overhaul.
I will ask how much it is in my area