its available now from acuranavi.com


only $149 too!

 

Thanks AV-good to know. Surprised they made it cheaper, but that's a good thing.

 

^+1

 

If they have a promotion like a year before for US$ 99 a piece, then I'll consider, since on their website, nothing has been changed for California...

Although I know streets in Bay Area changed a bit over the past 2 years or so...

 

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES

 

and for hondas too $149

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES

 

Thanks for the heads up!

 

anyone tried this out yet?

 

Mine will be here tomorrow, thought I might as well update since I still have the original 2004.

 

^^^ Yea, it's about time, for sure.

 

$149 isn't a deal, it's a rip-off for a substandard product.

I just got back from vacation in Canada (PEI and Cape Breton) where the Acura Navi is useless. I drove out of the coverage area not too long after I crossed into New Brunswick.

Contrast this $149 "deal" with the $89.99 Garmin charges me for lifetime updates for the Nuvi. For almost $50 less I get updates for all of North America four times a year. So, I wind up driving around using the Garmin in the Acura since the on-board one is useless.

Garmin would make a killing if they offered their software for the Acura/Honda vehicles.

 

Any update on this AcuraCake? I'm thinking about getting it too, i have the 07 maps.

-Thanks

 

Well, it is a better price than MSRP.

It seems silly to use a Garmin if your TL has Navigation. Yes, the price is high, but it's better than the $185 they usually charge.

And yes, it would be better if we had Garmin navigation.

But we don't......

 

I have a Garmin which I use with my built-in navigation. The Garmin's time estimates are much, much better, and I get *free* traffic information. The traffic alone is worth the price of admission unless I have have missed some well-priced traffic trick.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

I've got an 07 Type-S. I agree and think the nav is subpar. My brothers wife has an 2010 audi A4 and the nav is amazing. So much better than ours. It's like Windows 95 vs Windows 7. So what exactly does the new disk offer? Better graphics or just a couple of extra roads?

 

I brought the Garmin because it covered our entire trip. We drove from Virginia up through Maine into New Brunswick and then on to Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island.

The Garmin covered everything, while the Acura Nav drove off the edge of the planet shortly after crossing into New Brunswick. (you can just see the last bit of known territory in the lower left of the pic)

 

Hey guys, I have an o5 TL and have the disc that was released in 2009. My buddy has a TSX and has the Silver buttons on his touch screen is that because he has the newest disc? Or is that type of layout not on our TL's?

Thanks!

 

For me it's a love/hate relationship. If you want to navigate to a specific address, I think the TL nav is outstanding. With the rare exception of an occasional newly built address, I can program it to go to a street address quickly and accurately using the voice system. I love that part of it.

What I hate is the horrible points of interest system. It has simply doesn't have many POIs that are in even my ancient Garmin Quest. To compound the issue, the searching is nothing short of user antagonistic software! Even the POIs that are present are often split into various categories. It's just plain pitiful.

It's also way overpriced. $149 (the new, super deal) gets you one update. For less than $90 you can get a lifetime subscription to the Garmin software that gives you up to four updates a year.

I was also irritated to discover that the Canadian coverage was so limited.

The new disk just contains updates to reflect new/changed maps and POIs. No new features or graphics. (Actually, you lose at least one feature from the '07 version your car came with - now there is only one voice.)

 

Actually that's not quite true. If you are updating from the 2007 disc, you also get the updated Daylight Savings Time rules, and one way street markings.

 

Will it make the screen (map) look smoother (not so dot matrix)?I have the 08 update in an 04 and it's tough to tell the difference between an ATM and a gas station symbol.

 

Is this the newest update there is? We have a 2007 and I'd like to buy the most current disk...on ebay

 

Price Update:
2012 White DVD Map Update v4.A2
Save $50 off the regular price of $149.
The special offer of $99 is available through June 30, 2012.

 

does anyone know if the splash screen image hack will go away if i install the new one?
if so, has anyone done this hack for the new disc?

 

What is the difference between the white and orange disc?

 

I wish someone would crack the orange disc, the white one has been avail. for a while but never the orange, I am kinda tempted at $99

 

It just depends on which one was originally in your car. they can't be switched.

 

White Disc is for 07-08 TL\s
Orange Disc is for 04-06 TL\s

 

I got the $99 offer in the mail. I don't know how they have my address -- got the car 2 months ago, got 105k service at dealer,... oh, that's how huh, dealer sold out my hiding spot

 

Interestingly enough you could purchase a NEW nav every year with updated maps then upgrade your cars Nav. I still prefer my Car Nav's over any garmin anyday.

 

Yeah, I still have the original Navi DVD in my '08 TL, so I figured it was time for an update. I don't intend to update it every year, so to me it's more like $100/4yrs=$25per updated year. Plus, if I figure if I were to use an aftermarket GPS, then why purchase a TL with Navi.

 

You also have to consider you can sell your old disc for atleast $50

 

Thanks guys!

 

I still have the 2005 disc in mine damn am I missing out on a lot?

 

Yes you are, although irritatingly enough they don't update their maps very quickly. They claim to "Verify" roads which adds to the delay, yet there are so many mistakes that I would rather get unverified incorrect maps that are more up to date, versus verified incorrect maps that are less up to date.

In this day and age we should be able to subscribe to the data and create our own updates when we want to.

 

You'll only know when you purchase a newer disc. If you want to save even more money, purchase a used 2010 or 2011 disc. It's still a massive jump from what you have currently. The newer discs are way more responsive than the older ones. There is less "delay" when proccessing info in the navigation system. I'll be purchasing a 2011 disc from one of you AZ members offloading it after buying a 2012 disc.

 

Actually I want to be to differ with another AZ member on this thread as the updates to the 07-08 Navigation did include improved graphics, quicker responses to inputs, as well as an updated interface. I had wondered this myself because my 08 TL's Navigation system is so much more "smoother" as far as graininess when I compared it to my 08 Accord EX-L w/ Navi as well as its brain's reflexes. The screen is very noticeable to "me". I cant make an opinion to compare the 04-06's Navi to the 07-08 but I can make an opinion about the interfaces and I like the layout of the 3.5gen TL's better.

This was posted in the Acura news site:

"Acura Navigation System with Voice Recognition Features
8-inch screen
Improved interface with "brushed metal' soft buttons and easier to read graphics
Faster route calculation and search speed
Voice recognition function with 293 total commands minimizes the need for keyboard entry
Included AcuraLink™ satellite communication system w/ real-time traffic (new for 2007)
Integrated rear view camera (new for 2007)
Business and recreation directory of virtually the entire continental United States complete with phone numbers
Directory categories include restaurants (searchable by type of cuisine), lodging, shopping, airports, hospitals, recreation areas and much more
Search restaurants by Zagat rating
Split-screen mode features a simultaneous map view and selective turn-by-turn route visualization
Audio system automatically mutes for turn-by-turn voice guidance in either male or female voice (which can be turned off at any time)
User selectable Day/Night screen modes
Destination memory recalls current trip addresses, previous destinations and user address books
Voice Recognition operates key audio and climate control functions
Make calls to on-screen points of interest with HandsFreeLink"

 

Go to acuranavi.com they are on sale right now till June 30 for $99

 

Too bad I got it when it was $149. $99 is a deal. Everyone with an Acura navi should jump on this.

 

i just got the CD, it has 2011 Zagat, which is interesting cuz its suppose to be the latest update, oh well, i dont use Zagat anyway.

 

Still $179 for the grey Canadian one but you get the white US disc too.