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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.

donmeca2020

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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

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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..

pcasupreme

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

evohemi

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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.

pcasupreme

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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

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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.

pcasupreme

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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.

tephra

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how do u mount a dbl din in the gsr?

midwestmonster

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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.

evohemi

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

pcasupreme

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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?

midwestmonster

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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.

pcasupreme

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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

BoricuaEVOX

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.