Yeah......new Navi Disc soon!!
10-11-2007, 11:43 AM
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Yeah......new Navi Disc soon!!
Well its that time of the year for the new Navi disc from Alpine!
The website has officially changed the announcement from 2006 being the latest as of yesterday to "new annual update will be available soon".
This will be my first Navi disc update since getting my 04'
The website has officially changed the announcement from 2006 being the latest as of yesterday to "new annual update will be available soon".
This will be my first Navi disc update since getting my 04'
10-11-2007, 12:45 PM
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it's me, Alan Rickman.
I have 3.60 and I bought it shortly after I got the car.. if there isn't a feature change i'll probably hold off on it.
..unless my neighborhood is now verified in 3.70 and she doesn't say "if possible" after every turn.. then i'll update and someone can have my 3.60 DVD for cheapz!
..unless my neighborhood is now verified in 3.70 and she doesn't say "if possible" after every turn.. then i'll update and someone can have my 3.60 DVD for cheapz!
10-11-2007, 02:42 PM
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I live in a 30 year old neighbor hood and it said off road when I got the car- got a resonably new used disc and yeah! now it can take me home!~
I want the newest one now- not later- now!!!!
I want the newest one now- not later- now!!!!
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10-11-2007, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Timmahh
I have 3.60 and I bought it shortly after I got the car.. if there isn't a feature change i'll probably hold off on it.
..unless my neighborhood is now verified in 3.70 and she doesn't say "if possible" after every turn.. then i'll update and someone can have my 3.60 DVD for cheapz!
..unless my neighborhood is now verified in 3.70 and she doesn't say "if possible" after every turn.. then i'll update and someone can have my 3.60 DVD for cheapz!
I'd be interested in buying your old 3.6 for cheap when you're ready to sell...Message me and we'll discuss it !
10-12-2007, 11:23 AM
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Yeah I believe that's what the lady said yesterday
It's fun calling them because the sales/requests are handled by Alpine USA; which means based on the 800 number you call into they answer the phone differently.
So you call the acura line and they go..
Thank you for calling .......... acura... navigation dvd help line
Read a little faster and make me believe it please
Anywho; I called and asked if they happened to know whether there were new feature or if it was just a map / POI update.. they don't know. Apparently they only know what's on the website and not anything internal; "the website does not say it yet" (Der; but I figured calling the people that made the damned thing might shed some light!)
It would be nice if they added something new though..
It's fun calling them because the sales/requests are handled by Alpine USA; which means based on the 800 number you call into they answer the phone differently.
So you call the acura line and they go..
Thank you for calling .......... acura... navigation dvd help line
Read a little faster and make me believe it please
Anywho; I called and asked if they happened to know whether there were new feature or if it was just a map / POI update.. they don't know. Apparently they only know what's on the website and not anything internal; "the website does not say it yet" (Der; but I figured calling the people that made the damned thing might shed some light!)
It would be nice if they added something new though..
11-08-2007, 08:15 PM
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according to the website, some new map changes for various states/counties, and the DST change with the new rules.. I bet that will make some people happy.. Not sure if $150 is worth the DST time change....
Why can't the time get changed via satellite, the time zone is controlled by that automatically if you travel across country... hmmmm
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Why can't the time get changed via satellite, the time zone is controlled by that automatically if you travel across country... hmmmm
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11-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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So the update is finally available, but they are gonna make me wait till December, because I can't miss out on the sale.
Something tells me they didn't make enough disks, so they cooked up a sale to get most people to wait until they have enough to meet the demand.
As far as new features go, I believe those are a thing of the past for our Nav version, other than essential things like DST. They aren't going to keep adding features to an older car model (yes, we have an older model now... doesn't that suck!).
Something tells me they didn't make enough disks, so they cooked up a sale to get most people to wait until they have enough to meet the demand.
As far as new features go, I believe those are a thing of the past for our Nav version, other than essential things like DST. They aren't going to keep adding features to an older car model (yes, we have an older model now... doesn't that suck!).
11-09-2007, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TL310
Where can I buy this new disc anyone have the link. how much are they ?
by the way, i called the website to find out exactly what POI's were added for a certain area and according to the rep who answered, the DVD wont be available until January. just FYI
11-09-2007, 06:15 PM
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it's me, Alan Rickman.
The update for 07-08 TLs is available to dealers, end users/customers will not be able to purchase it until early 2008.
"orange" nav owners can purchase the discs now.
They added Unincorpated Yuba County to the map; I live in a new subdivision that is semi-on the map but it's all unverified so every direction ends with "if possible"
"orange" nav owners can purchase the discs now.
They added Unincorpated Yuba County to the map; I live in a new subdivision that is semi-on the map but it's all unverified so every direction ends with "if possible"
11-11-2007, 09:56 AM
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I just checked the Acura website and this is what I found
2007 Update is now available.
Special sale coming soon!! Beginning 12/3/2007 and for a limited time, the new 2007 update will be offered at a discounted price of $149.
2008 Update
Version 3.70
New Features
Updated maps and POIs
Auto Daylight Savings Time switching per new 2007 (March/November) schedule
I think is time for me to update. I'm using the 2005 disc.
2007 Update is now available.
Special sale coming soon!! Beginning 12/3/2007 and for a limited time, the new 2007 update will be offered at a discounted price of $149.
2008 Update
Version 3.70
New Features
Updated maps and POIs
Auto Daylight Savings Time switching per new 2007 (March/November) schedule
I think is time for me to update. I'm using the 2005 disc.
11-12-2007, 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lembowski
I bet the sale is because people complaining about the DST update, and having to pay $200 for the update. Wanted to give a discount for it..........
11-12-2007, 03:31 PM
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Would anyone know if this release fixes the "Exit Left" issue? On some major highways, when you are on a route, if there is an exit on right the nav will tell you to exit left when it should say "Keep Left".
11-12-2007, 06:21 PM
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Guesstimator: Correct. 3.70 will be out in early 2008 at which point you'll feel old and outated (in regards to nav hehe)
Hsedsie: My only thought is that you're leaving the main freeway; for example lets say i'm driving on I-5 North, in 1 mile the two lanes on the right branch off to the right, but they are the ones that continue I-5 North. The left two lanes turn into another freeway. Technically you are "exiting" that freeway; though the keep left thing would be more appropriate.. (just a thought..)
Hsedsie: My only thought is that you're leaving the main freeway; for example lets say i'm driving on I-5 North, in 1 mile the two lanes on the right branch off to the right, but they are the ones that continue I-5 North. The left two lanes turn into another freeway. Technically you are "exiting" that freeway; though the keep left thing would be more appropriate.. (just a thought..)
11-12-2007, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by guesstimator
I just bought a 2007 TL-S. I should have the latest software version installed, correct?
Go to the truck and eject the navigation disk and see what it says. Easy nuff
11-13-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Timmahh
Guesstimator: Correct. 3.70 will be out in early 2008 at which point you'll feel old and outated (in regards to nav hehe)
Hsedsie: My only thought is that you're leaving the main freeway; for example lets say i'm driving on I-5 North, in 1 mile the two lanes on the right branch off to the right, but they are the ones that continue I-5 North. The left two lanes turn into another freeway. Technically you are "exiting" that freeway; though the keep left thing would be more appropriate.. (just a thought..)
Hsedsie: My only thought is that you're leaving the main freeway; for example lets say i'm driving on I-5 North, in 1 mile the two lanes on the right branch off to the right, but they are the ones that continue I-5 North. The left two lanes turn into another freeway. Technically you are "exiting" that freeway; though the keep left thing would be more appropriate.. (just a thought..)
11-13-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ajay711
I am not sure why everyone is saying that the 2008 3.7 update will not be out until early 2008. It is already out, and I have already ordered it. I have called customer support, and it has already shipped, and will be at my house Friday. I just wanted to give everyone the heads up that it is definitely available....
11-13-2007, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ajay711
I am not sure why everyone is saying that the 2008 3.7 update will not be out until early 2008. It is already out, and I have already ordered it. I have called customer support, and it has already shipped, and will be at my house Friday. I just wanted to give everyone the heads up that it is definitely available....
The 2008 update for 04-06 TL's (using orange nav discs) is out; the 2008 update for 07-08 TL's (using the white nav discs) is NOT available yet.
Per the website:
The fall 4.62 DVD release is currently available to dealers for 2008 vehicles only. A release for customer vehicles will be available early next year.
Ajay711 -
I stated the wrong version above in regards to Guesstimators post; I said 3.7 but he's on the 4.x discs.
11-13-2007, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by guesstimator
I just bought a 2007 TL-S. I should have the latest software version installed, correct?
Probably not. I have an 07 TLs that came with version 4.55a, but I bought version 4.62 a few weeks ago.