Pioneer finally released the CNDV-900HD and its goin for $120. Who will buy it first? Let us know the improvements and changes to it. Y'all think it will look close to the Z110BT interface? Is it possible?

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/CarAudioVideo/Accessories/NavigationUpgrades/CNDV-900HD

I ordered the update this morning with 2nd day air. I will post an update status as soon as it arrives and gets installed.

I just checked status, and it shows "shipped". I should have it on Tuesday...

dude ur the best always taking one for the team

i hope you will share the cracked files

You only have to pay $120 for the US-version?

The European version costs $400 in Norway!

Pioneer is totaly ripping me of.

Updates contained on the CNDV900HD update DVD (Per the included documentation):

For Customers using AVIC-Z1:

It includes all the feature updates that were shipped with the Z2 and Z3 such as customizable splash screen, enhanced VR, 3D map view, 3D landmarks, etc.

For Customers using AVIC-Z2 or AVIC-Z3:

-2009 Map database with over 12 million POI

-GraceNotes database update

- XM Satellite Radio Icon update

The other operations are essentially the same as those at the time you purchased the hardware. Use th eOperation Manual included in the hardware package as your primary reference.

Updates contained on the CNDV900HD update DVD (Per the included documentation):

For Customers using AVIC-Z1:

It includes all the feature updates that were shipped with the Z2 and Z3 such as customizable splash screen, enhanced VR, 3D map view, 3D landmarks, etc.

 

For Customers using AVIC-Z2 or AVIC-Z3:

-2009 Map database with over 12 million POI

-GraceNotes database update

- XM Satellite Radio Icon update

The other operations are essentially the same as those at the time you purchased the hardware. Use th eOperation Manual included in the hardware package as your primary reference.

Please tell me that u have received ur update disc in the mail???

Yes, I did recieve my update this evening.

Upgrade Notes Using CNDV-900HD:

Pioneer Avic Z2

30gb OEM Automotive HDD that had been previously upgraded to Z3 firmware/maps with the Z3 image.

CNDV-900HD DVD used for upgrade

Powered with a 10 amp DC Power Supply

Takes about 3 hours to complete

OLD

Version: 03.0000

CDDB Version: 09-01-0020

Platform: 3.000100

GPS Version: 1.200000

HDD App Version: 3.100200

NEW

Version: 04.0000

CDDB Version: 09-01-0020

Platform: 3.000200

GPS Version: 1.200000

HDD App Version: 4.000100

I will be posting more details in the Hacks/Mods forum as I do some testing.

I'd be interested to know if you can tell if any of the newer roads in our area were updated Garret.

...and if it works ok on that Z2 with your Z3 image. If it's worth it for our area, I'll be dropping back by your house again. lol

Looks like its just a map update.

I was hoping for some interface updates but by the looks of it, Pioneer gave up on it which business wise it makes sense but still, there are so many bugs that still needs to be fixed......

I'm probably going to opt out and not getting this update. Maybe wait another year.

im interested on finally upgrading my z1, garrettoomey i pmed you!

I'd be interested to know if you can tell if any of the newer roads in our area were updated Garret.

...and if it works ok on that Z2 with your Z3 image. If it's worth it for our area, I'll be dropping back by your house again. lol

I have not been out of mansfield with the updated maps, but the new roads here are on the update

man i just updated my Z2 with the 900hd and that took 3 hours. one thing i noticed is that the radio seems to respond a bit faster

man i just updated my Z2 with the 900hd and that took 3 hours. one thing i noticed is that the radio seems to respond a bit faster

Three hours kinda sucked. I posted my upgrade report here:

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=27412

I personally think this upgrade is a piece of shit. Pioneer should be ashamed of themselves.

Unless the upgrade consists of new graphics and totally get rid of the double screen, the upgrade is worthless and not worth $120.

The Z1-Z3 system was the worst thing I ever bought and I truly regret it. I remember when I called pioneer to complain about the memory feature and the graphics they gave me a song and a dance about how the system was great in other ways.

I think pioneer should create new upgrades to fix the hedious graphics.

^^ I agree. But is that possible from a simple DVD update? How much can be changed besides color of the menu icons etc?

Might be a good hack project to change the menu style/colors

I personally think this upgrade is a piece of shit. Pioneer should be ashamed of themselves.

Unless the upgrade consists of new graphics and totally get rid of the double screen, the upgrade is worthless and not worth $120.

The Z1-Z3 system was the worst thing I ever bought and I truly regret it. I remember when I called pioneer to complain about the memory feature and the graphics they gave me a song and a dance about how the system was great in other ways.

I think pioneer should create new upgrades to fix the hedious graphics.

Be happy you didn't buy Alpine like I did. Twice!

Had the IVA-W203 and the IVA-W505 talk about bad graphics it was like using an old computer running DOS!

GPS was probably the worst I have ever used - to the point that I would use google maps on my blackberry over the Alpine unit. Terrible.