Hi all,

Just found this great forum on the net. I'm currently based in Australia and I'm thinking about taking the plunge into buying one of those discounted F900BTs from the clearance shop. I've done some research and it seems this unit is a really good buy.

What I need is more user feedback on the v3.0 software. I think pioneer ships them with the new software which has been reportedly to be a massive improvement - but is it still good? Is there anything I should look out for?

Does it come with an ipod cable?

I know I will need a SWI-PAC for the audio controls, dash kit and perhaps the parking brake bypass? Also, does it support any reversing camera or would I have to fork out for a pioneer one?

Cheers!

any camera will do, there is nothing to buy for the bypass, just steps that need to be followed, the F900 does not come with a ipod cable, the f90 does (at least in america)

and as long as you are aware of all of the glitches and are OK with them for the price you will be saving, then go with it, however if one of the 920's can be found for not that much more, i would strongly consider it.

Thanks for the quick reply. Yea I think the V3.0 software fixes a bit of those issues but with most other brands/units - bluetooth can always be a a bit iffy - as with the ipod stuff.

Interesting, Pioneer now states that this Unit is being sold with v4.0 software. What has been fixed in this software?

I bought an F900BT from the pioneer clearance shop about 2 months ago, and it came with an ipod cable... so don't buy one till you get it as it may come with it.

I can't work out where you see v4 software on the F900BT's? Will be very interested to see if v4 is on one of those units

Interesting, Pioneer now states that this Unit is being sold with v4.0 software. What has been fixed in this software?

And where have you seen this? a reference is pretty much required when you make a statement like that, especially since that unit was discontinued a year ago.

theres a v4? im having trouble finding v3!