Not much info but a whole new model scheme.
Posted Oct 02, 2007 · 13:33 UTC#1
New units coming?
Posted Oct 02, 2007 · 16:30 UTC#2
They have been like that in Japan for years
Posted Oct 02, 2007 · 17:45 UTC#3
too soon to say whats going to change and any new features. All I care is that I can upgrade via the HD and not have to buy a new unit. would be nice if the maps are more 3D with images of building and so on. Just have to see but think Pioneer will have something late next yr.
Posted Oct 03, 2007 · 21:52 UTC#4
So, if I'm thinking about a Z2, I shouldn't wait for a Z3 then?
Hey, does the Z2 play divX movies?
George
Posted Oct 03, 2007 · 23:58 UTC#5
No, it doesn't play divx. I wouldn't wait for a Z3--probably won't show up for 6 months, and who knows if they will change anything or if it will just be another disk you buy like this year?
Posted Oct 04, 2007 · 00:50 UTC#6
Thanks. It's amazing it doesn't play divX. My Kenwood that I thought was inferior does 
Mind you, I dont' ,much care since I don't watch dvd's but still, it would be nice.
THanks for the help
George
Posted Oct 04, 2007 · 01:00 UTC#7
D3 and N4 do if its a must have
Thanks. It's amazing it doesn't play divX. My Kenwood that I thought was inferior does
Mind you, I dont' ,much care since I don't watch dvd's but still, it would be nice.
THanks for the help
George
Posted Oct 04, 2007 · 01:08 UTC#8
Thanks, no, it's not a must have. I"m by myself and I don't watch the dvd when I drive and I never camp so I really don't care, I'm just surprised.
I care about the navigation, good phone integration and better music interface which I don't like on my Kenwood. Shitty graphics and shitty way to handle mp3's. Otherwise a nice unit.
George
Posted Oct 08, 2007 · 20:30 UTC#9
that japan unit looks awesome, i like that 3d map.... 
Posted Oct 11, 2007 · 22:39 UTC#10
Here is some better info for us English only folks about the new Japan model:
http://www.navigadget.com/index.php/2007/10/01/pioneer-avic-hrz009g/
Posted Oct 12, 2007 · 07:04 UTC#11
It has a 7″ LCD touch screen, 40 GB hard disk drive, optical drive that can read DVDs, CDs, and support for MP3, WMA and AAC files.
Pioneer AVIC-HRZ009G also has support for DivX files, and it has both a digital and an analog TV tuner. And if you get the special cable you can also connect your iPod through the device using an interface made just for this player
So would you assume that these features will likely be in the Z3?
Posted Oct 12, 2007 · 07:08 UTC#12
Definitely NO on the TV tuner
Posted Oct 13, 2007 · 01:52 UTC#13
It has a 7″ LCD touch screen, 40 GB hard disk drive, optical drive that can read DVDs, CDs, and support for MP3, WMA and AAC files.
Pioneer AVIC-HRZ009G also has support for DivX files, and it has both a digital and an analog TV tuner. And if you get the special cable you can also connect your iPod through the device using an interface made just for this player
So would you assume that these features will likely be in the Z3?
can't see why it wouldn't be. As for the TV option can't say but would be very nice. bottom line is Pioneer with be on top if it came with more features n toys. I do like the 3D map for sure. I believe Acura already has the 3D map on their Nav. systems.
time will tell...
Posted Oct 13, 2007 · 04:22 UTC#14
Didn't I hear somewhere that analog TV would be completely phased out this year altogether.
Posted Oct 13, 2007 · 04:54 UTC#15
Didn't I hear somewhere that analog TV would be completely phased out this year altogether.
They are phasing it out more and more every day it seems. I believe it is in February, 2009 that analog is no more.
IMO, I can't see Pioneer revisiting that catagory. Their TV Tuners were the best on the market, but were pricey compared to brands such as Farenheit and the like. I know people that are still sitting on a few GEX-P5700TV, but in another 18 months they will be paper weights.