Hello everyone. I'm Matt and I'm new here. I was directed here from an H2 board and must say, I love the site already!

I have a brand new Avic-Z2 in the box with the BT, Sirius, Camera, and iPod kits. I was excited to finally order it and did so right after Xmas.

Then I found this site and saw a post about the Z3. Does anyone have any info on this? Features? Release date?

If not the Z3, what's next?

I hate to go thru the install of the Z-2 to be pissed when the Z3 comes out in a month or so.

Thanks in advance!!!

PS - Anyone in the DC/MD/VA/PA/DE area ride? I'm always looking for people to ride with.

Thanks!!!

-Matt

Our rep says May for the new Pioneer navs. As for rumors of what they are like, check back after CES next week

Thanks for the reply man. Hopefully I'll get some info...I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep everything or return it all and wait.

I just don't know anything about the next gen unit...

-Matt

Wow. If you try to keep up with the latest and greatest, you are going to be waiting a lot because a brand new product is outdated the day it's released.

Not sure if its a replacement for the AVIC-Z2, since it looks like a non-mountable unit? But looks interesting. Google "AVIC-F500BT"

Not sure if its a replacement for the AVIC-Z2, since it looks like a non-mountable unit? But looks interesting. Google "AVIC-F500BT"

I dont thinkt the F500BT is a replacement for the AVIC-Z2;

It has a smaller screen (only 5,8" vs 7" on Z2) and it seems that is has no harddrive either. The HD or storagedevice is not mentioned anywhere in the pressrelease.

But it looks more like a competition/replacement of the S1 unit.

From the size they mentioned; 7" X 4" X .75"

I cant think it can take CD or DVD either. It seems that it only has SD-memory card for adding your own POI (or software, maybe?).

Here's a good link with pics and Pioneer's press release on the newer unit. It's set up to be separate of the factory/installed radio and not necessarily a replacement for the Z-2.

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/06/ces- ... with-linc/

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/01/06/ces-2008-pioneer-takes-on-sync-with-linc/

Thanks to those that responded. Now I need to go get my Z-2 and all the goodies installed!!!

-Matt

I am looking at the new book right now , they carried everything of teh z2 over the the z3 The only difference is the enhanced 3d graphics and such

There are a few new lower priced dvd players/ single din/souble din that look nice

and the media center that doubles as a portable unit

The Z3 is just a software update, like the Z1->Z2. They said they will release more new nav models mid-year.

I did see the AVIC-F500BT, but it was just a dummy that didn't turn on. It looks like everyone elses portable at the show (panasonic, alpine, soundstream, etc.) Its a portable nav that also will integrate to factory systems and has bluetooth, voice control for ipod and bluetooth, MSN direct, blah blah blah. Looked cool but probably a while out if they don't have working ones yet.

Thanks for the update CRX...I'm just looking at install options now and am going to keep the Z2 and the modules.

I can't wait to get it installed!!!

_matt

it has a removable face which even with a 5.8 inch screen I will gladly take rather than suffer the loss of my stereo being stolen

Its not a removable face nav, its a portable nav...No CD, DVD, tuner, XM, Sirius, etc. Its meant to either be a portable nav or integrate with other stereos

it has a removable face which even with a 5.8 inch screen I will gladly take rather than suffer the loss of my stereo being stolen

I am looking at the new book right now , they carried everything of teh z2 over the the z3 The only difference is the enhanced 3d graphics and such

 

There are a few new lower priced dvd players/ single din/souble din that look nice

 

and the media center that doubles as a portable unit

Can you post some scanned images of the book?

I'm assuming Z2 owners have to buy the upgrade DVD again to upgrade to Z3.

I also would love to see scans of the book.

Thanks

njtek

I don't have a scanner, but their website has most of the stuff up already (CD, speakers, etc.) No Z3 though

Avic z3, contact Ron [email protected]

So whats up with this?

So whats up with this?

spam

interesting...

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CRT4102

I guess. Its easy to come up with a service manual when you don't change the product for three years

interesting...

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CRT4102

^^ LOL

I was wondering if those knowledgable about the Z units elaborate on how and what can be changed in a simple DVD update?

Since the Z3 is likely going to be a DVD map update, it it tough to do a interface refresh like different button styles, fonts, menus, layouts and etc from a DVD update?

I guess. Its easy to come up with a service manual when you don't change the product for three years

 

interesting...

http://parts.pioneerelectronics.com/par ... um=CRT4102

LOL

For some reason, I have hopes that they'll at least change the "look" a little this time around. But you're right, it'll probably be just a map update and a few tweaks.

I wonder if they will block the bypass again with the new unit?

Wow. If you try to keep up with the latest and greatest, you are going to be waiting a lot because a brand new product is outdated the day it's released.

Dunno bro, the Z2's been out for awhile now.

I just noticed that the Avic Z3 is listed on PAC's site...Not that it holds water or anything. Or does Pioneer maybe give PAC a "beta" version to toy with? Kinda like Microsoft's MSDN? Or maybe they are just waiting for/exspecting it like rest of the world...

anyhoo...

http://www.pac-audio.com/swi-compatible ... re=pioneer