Once again, companies (i.e., Pioneer) and consumers who chose Microsoft as a technology partner or provider are left out hanging:

MSN® Direct Service Announcement

MSN Direct service will be available only until January 1, 2012.

https://www.msndirect.com/MSNDirectServ ... ement.aspx

Microsoft recommends one contact one's navigation device vendor to inquire about returns:

FAQ

3. I just bought an MSN Direct enabled navigation device, what do I do?

MSN Direct service will continue to be available until 01/01/2012. New 12 Month subscriptions will continue to be offered through December 2010. If service beyond 01/01/2012 is a concern, please see your retailer for information on device returns.

Anyone remember PlaysForSure MP3 players and music purchased under that Microsoft system? Piece of advice: call Pioneer A.S.A.P.

Well what does my confirmation email mean???

This mail is confirmation that you successfully purchased MSN Direct Navigation Services One-time Payment on Friday, October 09, 2009. Here is a description of your purchase:

The MSN Direct Navigation Services One-time Payment Plan includes Traffic, Gas Prices, Weather, and more for a one-time payment of $99.95 + applicable taxes. Service is not transferable to a new owner if you sell the device, and may not be transferred to a different device. Service is not guaranteed beyond January 1, 2014. Your payment instrument will be charged immediately upon completion of signup. You can cancel this subscription and receive a pro-rated refund at any time during the first three years of your subscription by calling MSN Direct Customer Service at 1-866-658-7032.

This appears to be legitimate. You can check the very top of the msn direct home page:

http://www.msndirect.com/

I wonder if there will be a replacement service, seems like only XM has something to offer at a higher cost and less services.

Does XM weather even work on our devices?

Does XM weather even work on our devices?

Nothing XM, accept for music works with our units.

Does XM weather even work on our devices?

 

Nothing XM, accept for music works with our units.

thats not true, I have navtraffic...it has stocks and favorite teams

Not for the Z110BT. This thread should have been posted under the Z110BT section.

Im really glad they are dumping it, MSN dirrect sucks. Movie times are for theaters that are far out from where I am at. i can drive past two theaters and an IMAX Dome before it gives me a showtime. Its a really bad service, anything more than the free trial and it just isnt worth it.