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Hi all, I just got a '03 DVD Navi unit off Ebay!!! yaaaa, now I can have a more complete navigation and rumor has it, the units are a plug and play swap with my hard drive system. Anyway, has the new update came out yet? What is the version # anyway. I need to get a disk next, and I will be selling my current system if anyone is interested.

MikePA

Not a rumor, it's true. I've done the same thing.

The current DVD is 2.11c. Version 2.20 is due out this month.

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Sweet good deal, thanks for the replies

BlackShadow

I did the same thing in my 99 TL too!

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Did you notice a big improvement in coverage? My hard drive system is lacking in some major roads around here because of all the construction lately.

Doc Holliday

Is the '03 voice recognition... ? If it's not I can help you out a little, buddy

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no its not, just the '04 and '05

MikePA

Yes, Version 2.11c has surprised me with the roads it shows. However, the roads I am referring to are not new construction. I'd be surprised if even 2.20 shows relatively recent construction.

The two nicest things about the DVD NAVI unit are; (1) The entire US is on the DVD and (2) Acura is still offering updates.

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thanks Mike, cant wait to try it out myself did you get your disk from Acura?

MikePA

Yes, I ordered the DVD from AcuraNAVI. Just select year 2000 from the drop down list. But I'd wait until Version 2.20 comes out which, according to the the same site, should be this month.

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Ya I probably will, $185 is a crap load for the damn disk, but I guess its alot of work into it...wonder if Ebay will come through again

TLover8888

how so??

corpnupe85

I just purchased a 99 Acura TL. Could you provide me instructions on how to add the DVD Navi and remove the CD based Navi. Thanks.

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Your current navigation is not CD based, you have a removable hard drive. All you have to do is buy an Acura/Alpine DVD navigation system and that unit will plug right up to were your current system is. the current unit is just held into place with a few screws and you can remove the connections on the back easily.

corpnupe85

Thanks for the prompt response. I will attempt to purchase one off of E-Bay.

redbaronace

i have a 1999 with the harddrive navi and wanted to upgrade to the dvd navi in order to have access to more complete/recent maps.

im in real estate, and it sucks to not be able to find a newer construction property.

anyways, if you can tell me which model i need to purchase from ebay, and what they typically go for.

thanks
bryan

MikePA

A DVD unit from a year 2000 through 2003 will work. Cost around $600. You will also need the DVD, cost from acuranavi is $185. Here is a link to where I got my DVD unit.

paulmooney

Thanks Mike for posting my web site! I hope you are as happy with the disk to dvd conversion as I am with mine. The strategy I'm taking with the web site is to locate DVD units from sources other than eBay or ones on eBay that slip through the cracks for cheap. I'm out of units right now since the supply is limited and the demand huge. Since I'm not really a business and only help out folks for beer money it wouldn't be helpful to owners to buy on eBay and then sell on my web site. So lately a lot on dvd units have been sold on eBay and I've stayed off especially when I recognize a user that has emailed me. If anyone needs help to do it themselves just email me too.

Regards all!

Paul

http://www.angelfire.com/ga4/99_acura_tl_navi/

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I give Paul a + rep, he helped me lots with my stock NAVI and with the new DVD version, and he was classy and didnt try to out bid me on Ebay (like he said) because he recognized my name from a while ago.

If anyone needs NAVI help, go to Paul

MikePA

Great service deserves recognition!

The DVD unit is great. I highly recommend it, and I highly recommend buying it from you!

However, I noticed a change with the 2.11c version, at least I think it was related to 2.11c...When you do not click on OK when NAVI starts up, it used to show the digital clock in large numbers in the center of the screen, with SHUTDOWN in the lower left. In 2.11c, the clock is in the lower right, in small numbers, just like it is when there's a map showing. I kinda liked the clock in the center of the screen. It'd sure be nice if the software let us customize startup parameters.

paulmooney

I have 2.11c and get the big clock. You can toggle whether you want the big clock or not big touching it on the screen.

TLover8888

i have the same problem! i liked the big-ass numbers but when i upgraded to the newer version, i have the small numbers now. anyway to fix this??

TLover8888

touching what on the screen??

paulmooney

If you have a big clock and touch it (the numerals of the clock on the touch screen) it removes it and puts it down in the corner little box. If you have a little clock and touch the numerals of that clock it moves it to the big position. It's just a toggle you control and the system also remembers what was the last setting. When you turn off the key and back on you get whichever you last had. I just went to the garage and tested my system that has dvd 2.11c.

Paul

TLover8888

dude, i'll try it! thanks for the info!!!!

MikePA

Thanks, Paul!