Just curious if we are all on the same version number?

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I know we've alluded to updates on previous posts, but does anyone know if Pioneer is actively pursuing updates for the Z1 or not?

I'd like to see improvements made to the iPod interface (if possible by s/w update, but I dunno), Bluetooth echo issues, lack of speed sensitive volume control, and general map updates.

I guess that is my Santa list for this year.

My Z1 was manufactured in September and is 0.1000

I decided to call Pioneer after I read your post and just get their $0.02 on updates to the Z1 and they told me that there has never been an update to the Z1 since it was released but they are planning to release an update spring 2007. Thats really all they can offer up. You can't ask them what gets fixed, etc. They wont tell you and they don't totally know. Dont bother.

Thanks for the info! Bummer they are so secretive about it but it is encouraging to know they are working on an update.

For the money we spend on these Nav units they should be more "open source" to allow the user base to tweak them and make them better.

We'd have some pretty sweet features if that were possible!

Thanks for the info! Bummer they are so secretive about it but it is encouraging to know they are working on an update.

For the money we spend on these Nav units they should be more "open source" to allow the user base to tweak them and make them better.

We'd have some pretty sweet features if that were possible!

I dont think that having an open source architecture for the Z1 is realistic. I fully support them being secretive on it. They invest millions in R&D, I dont expect them to tell me everything. however....

It would be nice if they released updates more often, maintained a website where you could see progress every couple months or so and possibly interface with them a bit on a forum or something