Pioneer set to release AVIC-X3 GPS entertainment system in Europe

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Matt @ Aug 15th 2007 10:32PM

I bought the AVIC-N1 when it first came out. There's a serious downside to these units: upgrading the software costs up to $400. That's a new set of discs each year. That includes updating the maps with new roads, changed roads, removed roads, new points of interest, etc. My unit currently does not have my home on it, or the street it's on, or the 2 streets beyond that I take to get back onto the first main road it lists.

I've seen rumors of being able to flash the firmware/software from N1 to the N3 model, but as of yet can find nothing short of buying a replacement.

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Mikew @ Sep 2nd 2007 11:42PM

I think it's unfair to single this unit out because the new maps cost money. This is true in any aftermarket or OEM system if you want the latest maps. Some manufacturers won't even release new maps. You probably live out far from most people if you are not on the maps. This unit has among the most number of POIs of any GPS system.

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