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Jul 2, 2004 | 11:31 AM

#41

TSXChef

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From: TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bilybobjef

There is actually an NEC burner that can be had for about $80 or so that has a firmware hack to do dual layer burning. I don't know which model offhand but some easy searching on google could turn that info up I'm sure.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-020&depa=0

My only question, would Acura NAVI DVDRom Drive Unit capable of reading DVD+R formats?? I dunno.

I'll be purchasing a Dual Layer burner (probably Sony 700A) sometime soon, so I'll let you guys know if I have any success in backing up my DVD disc...

Sep 17, 2004 | 07:22 PM

#42

RickKel

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From: San Diego

DVD Confusion

I got my TSX in July 2004 with a manufacture date of June 2004. My information screen reads:

Database Version: 20030902
Software Version: 1.0900

If the most current "version" being sold is 3.30G, shouldn't that appear on this screen rather than 1.0900?

I'm very confused. Is the 3.30G on the disc itself? I guess I need to go out and eject it and find out....

Sep 17, 2004 | 08:10 PM

#43

GeorgeTSX

2004 TSX NAV 5AT MSM

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From: Columbus, Ohio USA

You have the latest version (you can tell by the database version). They update it every September. So September of last year currently is the latest version available. I expect we will see the one they are putting together for this month by January next year.

Sep 18, 2004 | 01:46 PM

#44

WndrBr3d

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RickKel

You're right to be confused, there's actually THREE versions.

Disc version: 3.30G
DB Version: 20030902
Software Version: 1.0900

Sep 18, 2004 | 04:04 PM

#45

RickKel

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From: San Diego

Figured it out....

Yep, I ejected the disc and it has 3.30F printed on it. I guess the 3.30G is one step newer, but it couldn't be that much of a difference.

The reason this originally got me concerned was that many of the restaurants listed on the maps in our area went out of business and changed hands several times, but still show up on the directory lists. I guess they are just really way out of date....

Oct 26, 2004 | 01:51 PM

#46

zazen721

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From: massapequa, ny

i tried copying my new nav dvd... no go. inserting the copied dvd brings up an error message saying incorrect version and to contact the dealer... hmph. ima try again... i have two more blank double layer disks left... damnnnn theyre expensive!

Oct 26, 2004 | 01:59 PM

#47

elduderino

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From: Portland OR US

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Originally Posted by RickKel

Yeah, I think the re-research got bitten by a dropping market cap and 159M in "bad debt". NavTech stock has dropped 50% in price in the last couple of years... I would think that that would bite their research budget.

At telematics conferences, Navtech says out loud that no one buys new discs. Everyone tells them that they need to sell cheaper, and they smile shyly and say nothing.