mmolesky Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Has any canadian found out where we can buy the 3.0 update ahead of time so we get the discount? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rkmoray Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 I received the following email from Pioneer Canada today, regarding this issue. Firmware 3.0 will be available for sale on our webstore in late July/early August. Regards, Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. 300 Allstate Parkway Markham, Ontario L3R 0P2 webhelp@pioneerelectronics.ca Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ZoomBoy Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Great, I was wondering about this - my question got lost in the bickering in other threads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socamonarch Posted July 9, 2009 Report Share Posted July 9, 2009 Now the question is, how much $$$$? I wonder if we can pick it up directly from the Pioneer Canadian headquarters? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
herb2k Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I managed to get around the US calling restriction by placing the call through Skype. I gave them an american address, as I live close enough to the border I can just take a quick drive to pick up the card when it comes in. Also, when I called the Canadian order desk, the guy working there had no idea what it was or how much it would cost - and I'm guessing the price might even be more for Canadians given the exchange rate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hrosenberg33 Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Getting movies to play off of SD cards (well, not all choppy) and being able to use the steering wheel controls such that they scroll through your presets might make it worth it. If I could pick it up for 68$ US I would have done it in a second but I can only imagine Canadian prices will be even more than just the exchange. Here's hoping!! HR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
askharveyg Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have an American address. Niagara Falls, NY. For a small fee, I could 'remail' your order to you. Just have it shipped to me, I could readdress the package, put new postage on it, and send it off. I don't know if Pioneer tracks how many go to one address though. I plan on placing an order for myself in a week or so, as it gets closer to being released and I know for sure we get it and it is as it says to be. PM me if this might help any of you. Harvey Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DonMac21 Posted July 13, 2009 Report Share Posted July 13, 2009 Just called today and the employee said they will have a discounted price and it will be released around the end of this month. But he just didn't know the price yet. Said it should be on the Canadian web site by the end of this week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefanis01 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Here is the e-mail that Pioneer Canada sent me when I asked about the Canadian 3.0 update ...lol.... Guess it depends on who you talk to...lol.... Free Firmware Update (Version 2.006) Now Available for AVIC-F Series in-dash navigation systems July 8, 2009 Dear Valued Pioneer Customer: We would like to inform you of the availability of a NEW free firmware update (version 2.006; released in June 2009) for the AVIC-F Series in-dash navigation systems (AVICF90BT, AVIC-F900BT, and AVIC-F700BT). This firmware update is not for the AVIC-F500BT/AVIC-LINC, which will be updated by a separate firmware update. In addition, this firmware update applies only to models sold in Canada. This firmware update (version 2.006) contains important performance improvements relating to Automatic Time Correction, updated XM channel icon graphics, and enhanced reliability during firmware update process. This notice explains how to obtain the free firmware update and how to determine if the firmware update has already been installed on an AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT, or AVICF700BT. Even if you are not currently experiencing any issues with your AVIC F-Series in-dash system, we still recommend that you install the free firmware update. Installation of the update should take approximately ten minutes to complete. HOW TO OBTAIN THE FREE FIRMWARE UPDATE: Pioneer is offering the following four options for consumers to obtain the free firmware update: - 1 Download the free update to a computer from here: AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT, AVIC-F700BT, and transfer the update to an SD card for insertion into the AVIC-F Series system; OR - 2 Order by phone a SD card containing the free update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 1-877-283-5901; OR - 3 Arrange for an in-dash AVIC-F Series system to be shipped to Pioneer for installation of the free update by calling Pioneer Customer Service toll free at 1-877-283-5901. HOW TO DETERMINE IF THE FIRMWARE UPDATE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED: To determine if the new firmware update has already been installed on an AVIC-F90BT, AVIC-F900BT, or AVIC-F700BT, please power on the system and do the following: 1 Press the "Menu" button; then touch the "Settings" tab; 2 Touch the "System Settings" tab; then touch the "Service Information" tab; 3 The "Map version" number and the "Version" number are both displayed -- please look at the "Version" number, which is displayed on the lower line; and 4 If the "Version" number is "2.000000" or an earlier/smaller number, please install the new firmware update. If the "Version" number is "2.006000" or a later/larger number, the system has already been updated with the new firmware. QUESTIONS: If you have any questions, please contact the Pioneer Customer Service Center at 1-877-283-5901. Pioneer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). Sincerely, Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fordman03 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thats not the 3.0 update... they just copied whats on the website right now for 2.06 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hanibal Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 i just ordered from the states since i have a us addy as well and it will ship here. Just bought the f900bt last week and should have it any day from the states, so maybe it might have the new update? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefanis01 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thats not the 3.0 update... they just copied whats on the website right now for 2.06 yup pretty much, looks like someone was too damn lazy to give an honest answer to a concerning question, guess time will tell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rkmoray Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 I just checked the Canadian site. the update to 3.0 is still not available to order or pre-order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jstimson Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 I had sent an email off to pioneer support on the 3rd of this month, asking about how I, as a Canadian customer, can get the 3.0 update. This was the response I received today (the 17th)..... Re: Fw: Ordering of CNSD-100FM update for AVIC-F900BT from Canada Raj.Chohan@pioneer-usa.com on behalf of; poccs@pioneer-usa.com Hello Jeff The updates will be available shortly. No confirmed ETA has been received. The pricing has not been decided. Regards Customer Call Centre Pioneer Electronics of Canada 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R 0P2 Toll free: 1 (877) 283 5901 Fax: 1 (877) 746 4848 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jjkool Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Cant we share Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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