I've got the F700BT on the way. I figured I'd save some money since I don't need the DVD drive since I can just play movies off the SD/USB ports on the unit. (up to 32GB FAT32 partitions, more space if you know how to hack ) I picked up the F700BT for $399 shipped, Pioneer XM radio unit, got the Mitsu wiring harness, and the Scosche dash kit. I'll do a full how-to install with pictures. I should have it up next week or the week after, hopefully.

 

wrong newbie..... i've owned this for a few months i have no MSN direct nore has there been any new updates for the maps since me purchasing it... thats why it comes with a Antenna on the back for the navi

 

You have to download the map updates (iGo maps), put them on the SD card, then load them on the radio. The GPS on the unit isn't a 2-way satcom..

 

that sounds good, are the maps free? or do i have to pay for them..

 

I just installed an F90bt in our honda odyssey. So far we are loving it. I paid $589 for mine on ebay from sonicelectronix. If you are looking at the F900bt you might as well get the f90bt because you get the ipod cable and a 2 year warranty. Check out www.avic411.com they have lots of info.

 

damn, whats the difference between the f700bt, f900bt, and the f90bt. i mean im probably gonna end up going with the f90bt cuz the ipod cable is a must and hows that navigation? is it easy to use? do you ahve to pay for the updated maps? and hows the sound output lol

 

Head over to avic411.com and look at what they do for map updates. Since the radio runs on Windows CE, it's very hackable. I don't think there have been any US official map updates though.

 

thanks man, i really like this headunit. the 9bt looks like a deal to me for only like $657, i mean im sure it produces good sound when its combined with jl audio, polk, or boston acoustics.

 

how do u mount a dbl din in the gsr?

 

I just bought a kenwood 5120 awhile back and love it. It has Garmin navigation. I was kind of steered away from the Pioneer because the navigation isn't so good although the menus are more intuitive. Hope this helps.

 

I just updated my maps to 2008.4 with a 2gb sd card. It was easy.

 

yeah man, i was thinking either Pioneer f90bt, or some kenwood headunit just because it ran off of the Garmin navi, i love the easy to use user interface of the navi. so your saying the ioneer navigation isnt as good as the kenwood one?

 

From my research, Pioneer navi is not that good compared to Kenwood which uses Garmin. I had a Garmin small unit before and loved it. The Kenwood 5120 navigation has been just as nice. It's literally runs off the Garmin software. Very easy to use.

 

yeah i had a kenwood small navi system before, i love the interface of it, and i was thinking the kenwood excelon series, mixed with polk audio speakers. i mean i still have alot of thinking to do. my old car has all jl audio all around and i loved it, but ive been looking around to see what else is there and i hear polk audio has some nice car audio speakers so well see.

the main points of intrest for this upcoming headunit is: navigation interface, ipod connectivity, hd radio and some other stuff

 

how much are you guys payin for unit/parts/install? and were you's told you need to get an amp for the sub, or were you able to get a bypass harness? i need to know if i got ripped off. i bought a F90BT, at the end with parts/labor/small aftermarket amp/and tax paid $1,100.