va_connoisseur Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Then updated maps will have to do. I will be using the iPod as a video source anway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dubbedown Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 As a recent D2 owner, I wonder how many of the D3 upgrades will be available via a software update? For instance, will the newer maps be backwards compatible? How about the iPod interface improvements? Actually, those are the only two I can concerned about. Give me those two and I'm happy. Ipod interface improvements, probably not. None of the n3 improvements were available for the n1/n2. hmm, what do u mean by no n3 improvements were avialable? i upgraded my n1 -> n3 via updated discs. it updated the user interface, menus loaded faster, and had small updated features like which lane to stay in when anticipating an exit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whtcrxghst Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 The maps will be upgradable. The ipod functionality will not because the D3 uses an ipod "full speed" cable similar to Alpines, and will transfer video from video ipods As a recent D2 owner, I wonder how many of the D3 upgrades will be available via a software update? For instance, will the newer maps be backwards compatible? How about the iPod interface improvements? Actually, those are the only two I can concerned about. Give me those two and I'm happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George01v6 Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Has anyone heard if the maps will be like the Z1 with the 3D view? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaisanNYC Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 despite the eBay seller's claim that he checks his email several times a day, I still have not received a response asking for a picture of the item in box. I say buyer beware with this seller. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanfrommars Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 As a recent D2 owner, I wonder how many of the D3 upgrades will be available via a software update? For instance, will the newer maps be backwards compatible? How about the iPod interface improvements? Actually, those are the only two I can concerned about. Give me those two and I'm happy. Ipod interface improvements, probably not. None of the n3 improvements were available for the n1/n2. hmm, what do u mean by no n3 improvements were avialable? i upgraded my n1 -> n3 via updated discs. it updated the user interface, menus loaded faster, and had small updated features like which lane to stay in when anticipating an exit. I meant none of the n3 ipod improvements work on the n1/2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George01v6 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Anyone know if the maps will be like the D2 (overhead only) or like the Z1 (1st person view)? Any graphical displays when music is playing? Hopefully someone went to CES and played with one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whtcrxghst Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 The 3d views like the Z1 were available on the D2 software in cities that they called "detailed metro mapping." I think there were like 50 cities or something like that so I bet the D3 has that many, maybe more Anyone know if the maps will be like the D2 (overhead only) or like the Z1 (1st person view)? Any graphical displays when music is playing? Hopefully someone went to CES and played with one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maduhbee Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 okay went to CES, and got to play with a AVIC-D3. Why is it inferior to the D1, and D2 -Slot loading DVD in front, the navigation does not slide out anymore to insert the navigation DVD. -Can only load 1 optical medium at a time. You have a music CD? you want to navigate? Tough luck. Take out your music CD, put in your navigation DVD, Input your routes, let it load, then take out your navi DVD, and put in your CD and continue going. There is ONLY 1 DRIVE. -No Tilt Function -Smaller Navigation Screen Why is it Superior to the D1 or D2? -More colors on the LCD -cheaper, Pioneer says MSRP should be 999 -Awesome IPOD interface -Wireless Bluetooth Stream -USB adapter same way as the IPod Connector. -front slot loading DVD, and can play mp3 DVD's... maybe double layers too... -NO MORE BLUE LED's unless you want it to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
George01v6 Posted January 13, 2007 Report Share Posted January 13, 2007 Thanks for the reply's guys, i wasn't aware the D2 also had 3D maps as well. I'm assuming the D3 will still include the auto diagonistics like the D2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hybridamp Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 D3 also has DVD Video Playback with DivX support/decoder and RGB button colors (can make the buttons light up any color you wish to match any car's stock interior lighting colors), new black graphical menu interface... Overall, it's an upgrade in my opinion for the lower retail value of $1000. And it has a memory function like the N3 so you can store your route, and still receive navigation while listening to a CD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GT17V Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 I just hope the buttons have a better tactile feel than the D1 and D2. That's the main reason why I never got the D2. The Z1 was just too expensive. So I have the S1. The D3-- I hope the buttons have a nice feel to them. IMO, the only things that seems to be inferior are: 1. N3-like operation of CD/DVD slot (I have an Ipod for music) 2. 1/2" smaller diagonal screen-- no biggy. The tilt function & slide down screen adds complexity and thus additional costs. the knob-- is that volume control also? -- if so, that is another benefit--- some people, including me prefer turning a knob for volume adjustment. Looking at the price point-- I'll get one and leave the S1 for business travel use. Of course I'll wait until after the initial rush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmanfrommars Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 The D3 looks sick, I'd definitely upgrade from my n3 if I had a double din bay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FiremistSLK Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 The nav disc will load your chosen route (say, a 60 mile trek home from grandma's house) into the memory, right? O.K. But on the way home you hit too much traffic on the freeway and decide to use the surface roads which will add 20 miles to your route home. Will you need to reinsert the Nav DVD for this change, or will there be enough maps info in the memory to handle the route change? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hybridamp Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 If it's like the N3, it usually loads enough maps around the originally stored route to re-route on side roads if you choose to avoid traffic, just from memory. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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