If this 3.0 is good, spend some damn money and upgrade. Most of us here paid ~$600 or so for these things. Another $130 still makes this a damn, damn good price for a unit.

 

but not of all of us have $130 to spare, i myself don't have an extra $130 for the updated maps, that's why i'm modding my unit to get the most out of it, even if it means spending 5 hours a day figuring things out

Without getting too mean...

 

But you spent ~$600 on the unit? That baffles me.

I mean, don't get me wrong.. if it comes out on BitTorrent, of course I'll download it. But $130 is not asking a lot at all considering it's a multi-year investment.

well i don't know about you but the money i spent to buy my unit was hard earned, and i mean hard earned

well i don't know about you but the money i spent to buy my unit was hard earned, and i mean hard earned

Same here. I'm just saying I think it's a worthwhile investment Just like how you bout this great unit, instead of some knockoff brand one. It's a good investment, at least I think so. Either way, do your own thing.

I think it's a lot, especially since many of us only paid $350 for the F700BT. $350, and then over a third (cloe to half!) of that more for a software update?

I think it's a lot, especially since many of us only paid $350 for the F700BT. $350, and then over a third (cloe to half!) of that more for a software update?

ahhh. touche. Sorry, I keep thinking this is a forum for the F90BT... i've only been here for a couple days, so it'll take some getting used to.

Yeah, that would be rough.. paying that much of a percentage. Point taken.

I have to agree with Bloodninja. Its an investment and unless you're a Rockefeller, all money is hard earned. Like some here, I got my F700BT for about $350. Now add $130 map upgrade and you have a really decent, up to date GPS for under $500.

At the risk of ripping-off The Who, I call that a bargain.

Charlie

The only reason I won't pay for the 3.0 update is because I'm probably going to buy the Z110 instead. After watching those demo videos, i'm really impressed. I'll probably end up either selling the F900 to a friend or giving it to my dad, so if 3.0 is available freely I will download it, if not I can wait a few months until i save up fo the Z

I'm going to buy the thing either way, and once I use it and make sure it works, I'm glad to share it with anybody. Do you just upload files to an FTP site or something?

I would contribute to a group purchase as well... hope this gets released for free...

I'm going to buy the thing either way, and once I use it and make sure it works, I'm glad to share it with anybody. Do you just upload files to an FTP site or something?

you could upload it to sendspace, or rapidshare or something similar.

I'm glad to do any of that, provided that someone using the files with an activation code wouldn't make mine go dead. Surely there is no way for that to happen.

Either way, I'm spending the $130 the freaking second it hits the shelf, so once I install, I'll ask you guys what to do.

I'm glad to do any of that, provided that someone using the files with an activation code wouldn't make mine go dead. Surely there is no way for that to happen.

 

Either way, I'm spending the $130 the freaking second it hits the shelf, so once I install, I'll ask you guys what to do.

Thats cool bro if you are going to do it, but i would be happy to paypal a couple bux your way. That is your money that you spent to update your unit so if you are going to share it shouldn't you be able to recoop some of that cash?

I'm in for a group buy as well.

I'm glad to do any of that, provided that someone using the files with an activation code wouldn't make mine go dead. Surely there is no way for that to happen.

 

Either way, I'm spending the $130 the freaking second it hits the shelf, so once I install, I'll ask you guys what to do.

 

 

Thats cool bro if you are going to do it, but i would be happy to paypal a couple bux your way. That is your money that you spent to update your unit so if you are going to share it shouldn't you be able to recoop some of that cash?

Yeah, ecpiii, I'd paypal you a few dollars too...

Obviously the GB is dependent upon the ability to share...Does anyone know when the release of the new models is going to be? That's probably when the new software will be release as well...

They said it will have a key to install, but really whats stopping us from all using the same key? Unless we have to give them our SN at the time of purchase which they then generate the key off of (and i highly doubt that), theres no reason the same key can't be used more than once. Its not like the units have internet access to "phone home" like Vista does.

If it requires a key and we are only able to use it once, can't we take a virgin copy, apply the upgrade and then distribute it to the group who bought the upgrade? just a thought!

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

Thanks Jason

$70 is a decent price for this big an upgrade, and I certainly understand the backlash at $130.

I'm in at $70, no question.

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

I'm all for that. You say soon...any idea when? I'm dying to get this...With the videos and descriptions that you posted, it looks like a big change!

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

 

I'm all for that. You say soon...any idea when? I'm dying to get this...With the videos and descriptions that you posted, it looks like a big change!

I was told July.

I'm all for that. You say soon...any idea when? I'm dying to get this...With the videos and descriptions that you posted, it looks like a big change!

With the 3.0 update? Where?

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

I would go for $70, no question. But if it fubars my software bypass and key beeps, that's a no-no, so let's see...

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

 

I'm all for that. You say soon...any idea when? I'm dying to get this...With the videos and descriptions that you posted, it looks like a big change!

I was told July.

did they say anything about just the firmware update without the maps?

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

How would it be linked to our serial number? Do we have to pull the unit out to get to the serial number if we don't have the box anymore?

Guys, the 3.0 Map/Firmware Update has a security code that is linked to the serial number of your unit. There will be no group buys or downloads.

 

Pioneer is going to have an introductory special where the price will be around $70 soon.

 

How would it be linked to our serial number? Do we have to pull the unit out to get to the serial number if we don't have the box anymore?

i remember having to put a serial number when getting my msn trial. it then uses secret gps satellites to confirm authentication. its probably done the same way

did they say anything about just the firmware update without the maps?

Yeah, it's not going to happen.