As promised, here are the first two videos of the AVIC-F90BT! I will probably record one or two more, like a highway and downtown one, but I'm open to suggestions.
You will need quicktime to view these movies. (Full Quality)
City Navigation/Voice Command/iPod/XM: http://avic411.com/files/CityDemo.m4v (175MB)
Demo of MSN Direct: http://avic411.com/files/MSNDirect.m4v (25MB)
Awesome review. Thank you so much for doing that. 
Now I am really going to have a hard time waiting for this thing. Anyway, does it still have logos for POI that overlay the maps for like McDonalds, etc? It's the little details that I get the biggest kick out of. Thanks again man, this place rules.
Very informative videos, Jason! Thanks for taking time to make and post them. Am I seeing correctly that when in 3D mode the nav automatically zooms in when approaching a turn, then zooms back out after completing it?
Where did you put the mic? Also did you hook up the speed sensor wire?
Yes, you can make any POI appear on the map, and a new feature, you set the zoom level required for it to display.Awesome review. Thank you so much for doing that.
Now I am really going to have a hard time waiting for this thing. Anyway, does it still have logos for POI that overlay the maps for like McDonalds, etc? It's the little details that I get the biggest kick out of. Thanks again man, this place rules.
Yes, that's correct. It's called "smart zoom" and you can set how far it zooms in and out.Very informative videos, Jason! Thanks for taking time to make and post them. Am I seeing correctly that when in 3D mode the nav automatically zooms in when approaching a turn, then zooms back out after completing it?
Mic is on the steering column. No, I did not hook up VSS.Where did you put the mic? Also did you hook up the speed sensor wire?
i would love to see more phone features, receiving and calling a contact.
can you set personal photos for your contacts in the head unit?
does the unit alert you when text or voicemails are receive?
New FORD SYNC even lets you reply to texts...
That will be in the next video.i would love to see more phone features, receiving and calling a contact.
Nocan you set personal photos for your contacts in the head unit?
The iPhone does by playing the alert tone over the stereo, whether other phones do or not, I don't know.does the unit alert you when text or voicemails are receive?
Man, between this and the new iphone I will be really broke. 
Jason, do you remember on the d3 when it said you have reached your destination and you are about block away? has this been improved on the f series?
I don't have VSS connected, and it's only about 100 feet off. Not as bad as before, but if your totally lost, you'll probably end up at the house next door.Jason, do you remember on the d3 when it said you have reached your destination and you are about block away? has this been improved on the f series?
How is the POI search? Does it search by distance this time?
Speaking of POI's, does the 3-d option feature "signs" on little posts that show the branding (i.e. like the golden arches, etc) like on the Z-series?
Also, isn't it possible to drag the map around on the screen on the Z-series so that you can get a quick peak of what nearby restuarants are a street or two over? Can you drag on either 2-d or 3-d of the F-series?
I was about to purchase a D3 last month. But I had this gut feeling to hold off and just as I did I checked out your site and found the Avic F series was just about to be released. I just hope they come to Canada within a reasonable amount of time. Usually when new products come out Canada gets the short end of the stick before it comes up here.
I really liked your vids they were very informative and it was good to see the unit in action.
Just for kicks, could you please insert a CD or DVD with MP3's on it or an SD card with MP3s on it to see how the interface presents the track list. A screen shot would be great.
i didnt see any 3d land marks on the video =(
As promised, here are the first two videos of the AVIC-F90BT! I will probably record one or two more, like a highway and downtown one, but I'm open to suggestions.
You will need quicktime to view these movies. (Full Quality)
City Navigation/Voice Command/iPod/XM: http://avic411.com/files/CityDemo.m4v (175MB)
Demo of MSN Direct: http://avic411.com/files/MSNDirect.m4v (25MB)
cool vids.
What local radio station has the MSN feeds? I noticed your signal was kinda low.... and I drive in that area a lot (live in the same county).
Our Pioneer dude said there is a "POI ON ROUTE" button. Should only look for POI towards your destination instead of behind you like the D series did
How is the POI search? Does it search by distance this time?
I'm guessing when she says "Drive 3 comma 8 miles" that its set for Europe. I assume it'll say "point" instead of "comma" for us, just to clarify.
Also, I dont see a mute button for the navi voice, am i missing it?
does the f series have rds on the fm stations?
I'm guessing when she says "Drive 3 comma 8 miles" that its set for Europe. I assume it'll say "point" instead of "comma" for us, just to clarify.
Also, I dont see a mute button for the navi voice, am i missing it?
I noticed that too and hope that is it "point"!
Was it my imagination or did the nav anounce miles wierd? Like 1.5 miles being announced as "one comma five miles".
Yeah, the unit does say "one comma five miles". I can't seem to find any way to change it.
Back to the POI. What I wanna really know is does ALL of the POI have their own logo's or is it like the D3 where only a few have their logo's showin and the rest just all use a "dummy" logo???
I also wonder if the D3 upgrade will get some of these features... Prolly not but it dont hurt to wish on things 