NAVI UPDATE Version 3.50, out in this month.
10-03-2005, 07:21 PM
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NAVI UPDATE Version 3.50, out in this month.
According to this Acura site a newer version of our NAVI DVD will be out this month.
https://iweb.alpine-usa.com/Acuradvdsales/naviorder.php
Whats going to be the big differences? Any changes in user interface? Or do you think it's just adding coverage for more cities?
Thanks!
https://iweb.alpine-usa.com/Acuradvdsales/naviorder.php
Whats going to be the big differences? Any changes in user interface? Or do you think it's just adding coverage for more cities?
Thanks!
10-04-2005, 09:30 AM
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No ideas yet what's new, but they did update the site today stating that you should check back towards the end of the month for availability - no pre-orders yet and no details on what's changed.
10-04-2005, 11:51 AM
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Since they are only going from 3.4 to 3.5, I would guess it's only fixes to reported problems, new road changes and new POI locations. If they were going to 4.0, I would think it might be a new interface/software. I got a survery from them recently and sent in a bunch of suggestions. Hopefully they will incorporate some of them on the next release.
10-04-2005, 06:09 PM
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how can I check my version, and what should it be? Had the car a week, but I've been so busy with school and exams to play around too much.
If I remember correctly, its in the setup screen right?
If I remember correctly, its in the setup screen right?
10-06-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
how can I check my version, and what should it be? Had the car a week, but I've been so busy with school and exams to play around too much.
If I remember correctly, its in the setup screen right?
If I remember correctly, its in the setup screen right?
10-07-2005, 11:28 AM
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It looks like they can add features like restaurent guide just by replacing DVD. I belive that's what they've done on TSX. Now TSX uses white DVD instead of orange and it looks like exactly same disc a RL and MDX
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10-07-2005, 05:00 PM
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TL Navi is still a piece of crap compared to most GPS's now available!
Just plan stupid that I have to carry a handheld GPS if I want to navigate in western Canada which is mostly rural with small towns.
Don't understand why Acura is still using the current software when there are many programs availabe that have much better coverage and mapping.
It would be nice if I could use Mio Map or Tom Tom GPS Software and load it into the TL's Navi.
Just plan stupid that I have to carry a handheld GPS if I want to navigate in western Canada which is mostly rural with small towns.
Don't understand why Acura is still using the current software when there are many programs availabe that have much better coverage and mapping.
It would be nice if I could use Mio Map or Tom Tom GPS Software and load it into the TL's Navi.
10-08-2005, 01:34 PM
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Yup, just up the road from you in Red Deer.
Friggin' North West Accura told me Red Deer would be on the map. But off course we aren't.
When I drove to Kelowna (which is on the Map) I brought my Mio168 PPC with GPS. I was amazed at the amount of information the hand held provided during the trip, while the Acura Navi showed a black screen. Once in Kelowna the held held still had much more information that the Acura Navi.
Just seems crazy this day and age to use a GPS software that was obviously designed many, many years ago.
Come on Acura dump the current system and use a decent mapping program!!
John
Friggin' North West Accura told me Red Deer would be on the map. But off course we aren't.
When I drove to Kelowna (which is on the Map) I brought my Mio168 PPC with GPS. I was amazed at the amount of information the hand held provided during the trip, while the Acura Navi showed a black screen. Once in Kelowna the held held still had much more information that the Acura Navi.
Just seems crazy this day and age to use a GPS software that was obviously designed many, many years ago.
Come on Acura dump the current system and use a decent mapping program!!
John
10-08-2005, 08:43 PM
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HOPEFULLY, acura will incorporate the Zagats restaurant review guide in the new TL navi, but its doubtful. as well as everyone is hoping for more voice commands, i don't think we will get them either, i just think we'll get some upgraded graphics....and we'll get more POI aswell as there has been talk about something with the ON-RAMPS and OFF-RAMPS where its more detailed im not sure if u search ull find the thread.
IMO, being that the 06's are out already, i think they would have used new Zagats rating guide and more voice commands as a marketing ploy...just my 2 cents tho...i could be wrong
IMO, being that the 06's are out already, i think they would have used new Zagats rating guide and more voice commands as a marketing ploy...just my 2 cents tho...i could be wrong
10-09-2005, 09:04 PM
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yeah only if they add new featuers like restaurent guide and trip computer I might consider upgrade.
Jmark, I went banff today and I took 1A instead of highway 1. It had canmore in database which is suprising. Another frustration is when I try to go to the States. Hwy#2 ends at Fort Macleod and from there I have to use paper map until I get to the border. Then all of sudden US-89 pops up on screen. I carry my laptop with Microsoft Mappoint from work installed when I go on long trip.
Jmark, I went banff today and I took 1A instead of highway 1. It had canmore in database which is suprising. Another frustration is when I try to go to the States. Hwy#2 ends at Fort Macleod and from there I have to use paper map until I get to the border. Then all of sudden US-89 pops up on screen. I carry my laptop with Microsoft Mappoint from work installed when I go on long trip.
10-09-2005, 11:24 PM
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there won't be any major updates....if u look on the site it says so on the left side bar.....it will just be some minor software upgrades and more POI....ill definatly be getting it because i like to have the updated streets and phone numbers cause a few things have changed in jersey.....hopefully theyll be on the updated disc
10-15-2005, 01:49 PM
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" the TL navi is not a stupid piece of crap.
Maybe you should move to the USA and solve your problem !!! "
Yea, right that's the solution LOL !!!
It seems to me a couple of states are also missing from Accura's GPS system as well! But then those states missing are comprised of black american's and I suppose they don't need a GPS in their cars.
If it's not a piece of crap as I suggest then tell me why I can buy just about ANY other GPS system and have ALL of North America ?
It's shameful that the makers of a $45k car can't put together a decent GPS system that meet's the needs of ALL their customers.
However as your message suggests the GPS was probably put together by U.S. personal and thus the lack full North American system.
John
Maybe you should move to the USA and solve your problem !!! "
Yea, right that's the solution LOL !!!
It seems to me a couple of states are also missing from Accura's GPS system as well! But then those states missing are comprised of black american's and I suppose they don't need a GPS in their cars.
If it's not a piece of crap as I suggest then tell me why I can buy just about ANY other GPS system and have ALL of North America ?
It's shameful that the makers of a $45k car can't put together a decent GPS system that meet's the needs of ALL their customers.
However as your message suggests the GPS was probably put together by U.S. personal and thus the lack full North American system.
John
10-16-2005, 08:14 PM
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I just find it crazy that I just bought the 3.4 and here comes 3.5; I am not going up upgrade it until 3.8 or 4.0. That is unless I can figure out a way to create a "backup" of 3.4 and use that skills to help others back up their v3.5?? Has anyone successful created a "backup" disk? There is nothing more painful than buying something from a company that does not offer a cheaper solution than a complete $180 per .whatever upgrade.
Let's work on this so that all those scratched bought disk can be replaced with a "backup"
Let's work on this so that all those scratched bought disk can be replaced with a "backup"
10-18-2005, 07:11 AM
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that's not a bad idea..... maybe test drive one and buck the navi disc from the truck... rotflmao !!!
all joking aside, is 3.5 out now already?? from their site it doesn't show what version they are selling you..
also, is there no way to copy the dam thing... with all of the dvd-a copying etc.. no one here can make a copy of this disc so we don't all have to buy it???
where are all of you computer techies now ???
all joking aside, is 3.5 out now already?? from their site it doesn't show what version they are selling you..
also, is there no way to copy the dam thing... with all of the dvd-a copying etc.. no one here can make a copy of this disc so we don't all have to buy it???
where are all of you computer techies now ???
10-18-2005, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmark
" the TL navi is not a stupid piece of crap.
Maybe you should move to the USA and solve your problem !!! "
Yea, right that's the solution LOL !!!
It seems to me a couple of states are also missing from Accura's GPS system as well! But then those states missing are comprised of black american's and I suppose they don't need a GPS in their cars.
If it's not a piece of crap as I suggest then tell me why I can buy just about ANY other GPS system and have ALL of North America ?
It's shameful that the makers of a $45k car can't put together a decent GPS system that meet's the needs of ALL their customers.
However as your message suggests the GPS was probably put together by U.S. personal and thus the lack full North American system.
John
Maybe you should move to the USA and solve your problem !!! "
Yea, right that's the solution LOL !!!
It seems to me a couple of states are also missing from Accura's GPS system as well! But then those states missing are comprised of black american's and I suppose they don't need a GPS in their cars.
If it's not a piece of crap as I suggest then tell me why I can buy just about ANY other GPS system and have ALL of North America ?
It's shameful that the makers of a $45k car can't put together a decent GPS system that meet's the needs of ALL their customers.
However as your message suggests the GPS was probably put together by U.S. personal and thus the lack full North American system.
John
10-18-2005, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Heat03
that's not a bad idea..... maybe test drive one and buck the navi disc from the truck... rotflmao !!!
10-19-2005, 11:42 AM
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Anyone know if the DVD is a dual sided DVD? Just wondering if they could get more in their POI database if they made it dual sided if it wasn't already.
if you meant dual layered, then yes they already are
10-20-2005, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Actuary
Jmark, Western Canada?
Im here in Calgary (above montana) and Navi is useless as soon as I get out of two major cities in province. Edmonton and calgary
Im here in Calgary (above montana) and Navi is useless as soon as I get out of two major cities in province. Edmonton and calgary
10-23-2005, 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Actuary
I just saw pic of IS350 navi and colors look much nicer. Acura, do better.
people who have used the IS nav say its not as good. it looks nicer though because the screen is 852x480 resolution while all the acura nav screens are like 480x256 or something in that range.
functionally it doesnt matter, though i know the IS can play dvds while parked and a 480 line screen would help for that.
10-23-2005, 04:10 PM
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how many of u are going to upgrade? i wouldn't mind the updated maps
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10-23-2005, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by hans007
people who have used the IS nav say its not as good. it looks nicer though because the screen is 852x480 resolution while all the acura nav screens are like 480x256 or something in that range.
functionally it doesnt matter, though i know the IS can play dvds while parked and a 480 line screen would help for that.
functionally it doesnt matter, though i know the IS can play dvds while parked and a 480 line screen would help for that.
10-28-2005, 07:58 AM
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OK, I just looked on the order site and checked the coverage. It still doesn't provide coverage for where I live, Montgomery Alabama. But yet when i look at the MDX 2006 coverage, not an update but the standard issue that comes with the vehicle, it does provide coverage for where I live. The version number is also 4.31 vs. the 3.50 update that they are selling for my 05 TL. So what is the deal? Why wouldn't they at least include the same coverage? Don't need the Zagat survey...I just want to navigate.
10-29-2005, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by yatesd
OK, I just looked on the order site and checked the coverage. It still doesn't provide coverage for where I live, Montgomery Alabama. But yet when i look at the MDX 2006 coverage, not an update but the standard issue that comes with the vehicle, it does provide coverage for where I live. The version number is also 4.31 vs. the 3.50 update that they are selling for my 05 TL. So what is the deal? Why wouldn't they at least include the same coverage? Don't need the Zagat survey...I just want to navigate.
They have the same map coverage.
3.XX = 3rd generation navigation system (orange disc)
4.XX = 4th generation navigation system (white disc for US/gray disc for Canada)
If you have a 3rd gen navi system (04-06 TL), you can only install a disc with version 3.XX.
new features/upgrades of the 4th generation navi system:
- faster processor
- voice recognition - city/street name
- more voice commands
- Zagat survey - US restaurants
- waypoints
The 2007 TL will probably get the upgraded navi hardware/software with the MMC. The 2006 MDX, RL, TSX, Accord and Odyssey have it. I'm not sure about the others.