Hello,
I just sold my AVIC D3 with my car and im looking to get a AVIC-X910BT, but have been reading a lot of negative reviews. slow boot up times, glitching, lag and hang ups. Is the D3 a better unit over the X910BT? Suggestions on what to get?
From the info that I've compiled, here's a few key points of comparison between the X910BT and the Z110BT (which is imho, similar to the D3)
Boot Times:
Z110BT - 10 seconds
X910BT - ~30 seconds
If you left an audio source running when the car was turned off:
Z110BT - ~5 seconds for audio
X910BT - ~10 seconds for audio
Z110BT apparently has better voice recognition software than the X910BT
Average costs of new unit from authorized online retailer (at the time of this post, without rebate):
Z110BT - $900 - $1000 US
X910BT - $800 US
Going through sites like CarToys.com and 6ave.com, you can play them against eachother and get the price down significantly. With pricematching/pricewars; Average cost of a new unit:
Z110BT - $900 US
X910BT - $600- $700 US
As for the D3, I'm still seeing people posting their units on craigslist for upwards of $600. Ludicrous when you consider what you can get new for the same cost.
At the time of this post, there are rebates available for both the Z110BT and X910BT:
Z110BT - $200 off from an authorized retailer
X910BT - $100 off from an authorized retailer
LCD Sizes:
Z110BT - 7"
D3 - 6.1"
X910BT - 5.8"
LCD Types:
Z110BT/X910BT - WVGA
D3 - QVGA
The big difference (anyone who gives a hoot about this on cell phones will understand) is that WVGA is just more readable, and a more vibrant display. The colors will look a lot better, and be more visible with more ambient light. WVGA screens tend to perform fairly well (not great) in direct sunlight as well.
You also have the fun little feature of different interface lighting for the button backlights with the newer models, as opposed to the D3. In addition, you'll be getting much newer mapping software.
And last but not least, you cannot deny the ability to mod the X910BT (the F series and X series in general). That's such a huge plus and is what sold me.
Thank you for your information. I ended up going with the X910BT from Amazon for like $522.00 shipped.
Now about this modding thing, any good links to information about this? Im big into modding my phone's (currently have a Moto Droid) and would be interested in doing so with the navi unit. 
Now about this modding thing, any good links to information about this?
Info is all over this site.
andrew,
Do you know the processor speed and ram of the x910bt?
Now about this modding thing, any good links to information about this?
There is lot's of information about modding on this site. But it's honestly a godawful mess of threads, outdated information, broken links and vague descriptions of solutions.
There are threads which range from old 2.0 series firmware for the F series (the F900BT preceded the X910BT in a round a bout way) to discussions about the Z series modding, and everything in between. There's nothing consolidated, and there aren't any 'color by number' easy directions to follow. Pleas for that sort of thing go unanswered (http://avic411.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=31045)
I'm working on combining all of the relevant information about modding the F/X series into something concise and easy to understand for beginners, but I'm not quite done with it. Not necessarily a manual, more of a guide. One of the things that I'm going to cover is what I really think newcomers' first step should be with regard to modding: understand just what the hell it is, and what you're doing to your unit 
I'm still working it out, but it seems like most of the modding techniques for the F series are identical to the X series. That is to say, a mod for the F will usually work for the X.
This goes along with the request I made a couple of weeks ago to anyone that might be interested in creating a FAQ. Especially with the F/X series boards. That is what we need.
Sorry VBLUE42, I don't think I was around then, or I didn't catch that post. I'm currently working on that exact project. Please feel free to email or pm me if you'd like to have a dialog about that.
Just let me know when your done with so I can sticky it.
After having a D3 in my Vette for nearly 2 years and living without it for the last year (sold the vette Feb 09) I decided to take the plunge with a x910 and I can tell Pioneer has been doing it's work with the upgrades... It is night and day with the ipod function and voice recognition (just to name 2 upgrades)... If you have any question on which unit to get, don't hesitate on the x910, it's far superior to the D3 (except maybe for the boot up time, but I can wait 30 secs while my car gets warm).
Just found out the X910BT doesnt support streaming BT Audio, what a joke. If I would have known this before (I know, should have done more research) I wouldnt have bought it. I might be returning this unit. 
The Z110BT and the X920BT do.
The Z110BT and the X920BT do.
Yep, I know that now....but both are more money than I want to spend and I didnt want to buy used.
"Introducing the AVIC-X910BT, the BT kind of works. The X stands for X'ing out the BT!!!!" 
What problems are you having?
What problems are you having?
I just want to stream my MP3's from my phone. And play Pandora. I assumed this was a simple feature that this unit had since my D3 had it. Wrong.
You can still use Pandora through the AV2 input on the front of the unit.
You can still use Pandora through the AV2 input on the front of the unit.
Yeah I know, but its 2010, and I hate having cables running all over my car.
I have the same request- I was disappointed that my 910 didn't have A2DP support. There appears to be a workaround using an IPod connector and a cheap adapter- see this thread:
viewtopic.php?f=32&t=23729&p=171267
I haven't tried this solution, but I would love to know how well it works. From what I read in the above thread, I'm concerned that audio quality may not be as good as a cabled solution.