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#397 of 963 mike734 by jimblock Oct 02, 2003 (12:02 pm)
Let us know if you find a better Nav system. I have the Honda DVD-based System on my 2000 Odyssey and the newer voice actived system on my 2004 Acura TSX. I really like both systems, and would not buy a new car without Nav.   On the other hand, all the reviews that I have read seem to rank the Honda/Acura Nav systems as the best available. I've seen several others, as well as after-market ones, but none compare, in my opinion.   It is true that the Honda databases are not updated very often, but I can live with that if I have to. (Roads don't change that often, although POIs do.)   One thing to consider is the fact that Nav systems, being computer-based electronics age rapidly. My Odyssey is now 4 years old -- not old for a car, but ancient for a computer. The new Accord/Acura Nav system is much faster and much smarter than the older one. There really isn't much Honda can do to upgrade the performance of the older systems, although it can and should update the database.
#398 of 963 alpine by andrewtran71 Oct 03, 2003 (6:49 am)
I wish the Honda NAV were compatible with the Alpine dvd nav. Although Honda/Acura uses Alpine NAV, no one--Honda dealers or Alpine people-- will say anything as to whether they are compatible!   Has anyone tried out an Alpine disc on the Honda or Acura NAV?   Another thing I noticed was that the Alpine NAV has 11 million POI and the updated Odyssey NAV which is suppose to come out this Fall has 7 million POI.   What does this mean? Don't tell me the so-called updated Odyssey NAV is already outdated before it is even released!
#399 of 963 Late November by andrewtran71 Oct 19, 2003 (4:28 am)
The Honda people are saying the new NAV update will be available this late November. 8.5 GB. 7 millions POI. $185? Can't wait.
#400 of 963 I have to agree... by dcrisler Oct 23, 2003 (9:04 pm)
We need new maps. we still have the original dvd in our 00 Odyssey, I am hoping it finaly knows where our Dealer is!! The version we have has an incorrect location for Freeman Honda in Dallas(used to be Goode-Taylor Honda).
#401 of 963 Honda DVD Available 11/17/03 by kevinvsr Nov 12, 2003 (11:03 am)
In case anyone still keeps up with this thread, the updated Honda Navigation DVD is available for pre-order now by calling 888-291-4675 (web form still lists older DVD database). The DVD is for models prior to '04 ('04's already have new database) and excludes '03 Honda Accord. Expected ship date is on or before 11/17/03. New data just in time for holiday travel! Enjoy!
#402 of 963 kevinvsr by andrewtran71 Nov 15, 2003 (8:32 am)
Thanks a bunch for the info! The '03 NAV is way outdated on the POIs! Hope the new one is truly more updated!
#403 of 963 order online by andrewtran71 Nov 15, 2003 (9:13 am)
You can go to www.hondanavi.com and order the updated version online for $185 + $6 S/H UPS Ground = $191 and charge it to Discover, Visa, Mastercard, or American Express.   I hope it's worth it. If you want to wait, I'll try it out and let you know on Edmunds. They said on phone that it should ship out next Monday. We'll see.
#404 of 963 Got the New Nav Database! by kevinvsr Nov 21, 2003 (7:51 am)
Got the new Nav database for my '03 Odyssey on 11/20 and it was worth the quick upgrade!   Has new unverified routing, similar to '03 Accord, and now shows nearly all roads in 48 states. Excellent! And goes one better than my Accord, allowing routing through unverfied areas via an on/off option. Accord routes you around. New voice, sounds similar to one on Accord, and is easier to understand. No option to choose male voice as in Accord, which upset my wife. More POI's. Our local YMCA was not in the older DB, now is in the newer DB. Performance seems same to me. This is good seeing as DB is a lot bigger. Still not as many icons as Accord, which is ok since it would clutter smaller screen.   Overall, new unverified routing and larger DB makes a good Nav system even better.   Just curious, new DB has 7+ million POIs. Anyone know how many was in older DB?
#405 of 963 Got the New Nav Database! by kevinvsr by andrewtran71 Dec 01, 2003 (12:52 pm)
Got my new NAV for '03 Ody as well. I noticed the option for unverified routing, but what exactly is it?   I gues if we activated the icon for ALL restaurants, there would be a lot of icon too, right?   I also like the new voice. Must be a guy thing:-)   Yes, I also noticed a lot more POI.   I think the previous NAV had 3 million POI, but not sure. However, a lot of those older POI were out of date too, as a lot of businesses have closed.   My 2 year old home in a new addition still is not in the database, but the surrounding houses are.   I gotta try the unverified routing and see what it is.   So the "Easy Route" is basically using most of interstates, "Direct Route" is the shortest distance, but what in the world is unverified routing?
#406 of 963 Unverified Routing by jimblock Dec 01, 2003 (5:09 pm)
Although I haven't yet purchased the new DB for my 2000 Odyssey, I do have the newer DB in my 2004 Acura TSX. Here's my attempt to explain it. (The manual or supplement may do a better job).   Basically, unverified routing means going through areas that are mapped but that NaviTech (the company that does the maps for Honda, Acura and many other companies) have not physically visited.   NaviTech physically verifies the roads by sending out drivers to report the actual road details. That is one reason why the DB has only contained major metropolitan areas. To add the rest of the US quickly, they have added unverfied roads, that they have not checked themselves. Therefore they don't know whether left turns are allowed at intersections, may not know one way streets, etc. (And the road may have changed since the map they used was made). Nonetheless it is a great improvement over the old coverage.

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