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Q. -- Does the '05 Odyssey navigation system have it's own dvd drive hidden somewhere for its dvd data disc? Or does it share the dvd drive that the entertainment system uses? Q. -- If the navigation and entertainment systems *share* a dvd drive, what can the navigation system do *without* the data disc in the drive? (e.g. some, but not all data is avail with or without the disc inserted?). I've ordered an '05 Odyssey XLS with Navigation, but my dealer doesn't have one with nav. to show me. I'd give up my deposit and buy a Sienna if I can't use navigation *and* let the kids watch movies simultaneously. I posted a similar question on the Consumer Reports discussion board and the lone responder said that he *believed* that there was a separate, hidden dvd data drive somewhere so that you could use 100% of the navigation functions while watching a movie (no compromises), but he wasn't sure.
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Replying to: graystrickland (Sep 23, 2004 7:43 am)
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Replying to: hondainternets (Sep 27, 2004 2:41 am) Q: How about the Touring trim? Touring uses premium audio system, which comes with a subwoofer under the passenger seat. I saw it there myself. Therefore, where would Honda stick the NAVI DVD unit on the Touring models ??? Maybe on the EX-L it is still under the passenger seat. Did YOU see it or are you still giving us info from the prev. year models ?
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Replying to: alexmish (Sep 27, 2004 5:24 am) |
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| Im not talking about the song but the hosing that Honda gave us seniors on the 05 Ody this year. Last years Ody you could get NAV without RES this year Honda in an effort to sell more RES tied their hot selling state of the art NAV to the RES so if you want NAV you have to take RES as well. The RES is mainly used by van owners with children BUT many of us seniors do not have children riding with us except when we baby sit our grandchildren and we have to go out with them. We need navigation more because as we get older we begin to forget more and with navigation we would not get lost or forget our directions | |
| Some of us don't want the RES system. But I think Honda saw that not many NAV only Odysseys were sold, so they just paired them off and forced the small minority of us that want just the navigation system to buy leather and the RES just to get the NAV. | |
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I originally posted this question in the general GPS/Navigation System forum, but this Odyssey-oriented forum is a more appropriate place to ask: GPS technology is still evolving and improving, and OEM navigation systems sold in new cars seem to carry a hefty premium. I am about to purchase a 2005 Honda Odyssey, and am weighing the value of purchasing a model which includes the factory-installed Honda navigation system. I know that Honda sells map updates for its navigation systems (which I gather are produced by Alpine Electronics), so presumably that aspect of the navigation system can be maintained into the future. But does Honda ever provide updates to the navigation software or firmware? Also, what about the longevity of the navigation unit itself -- how long do these factory-installed units typically last? And if they break, how much do they typically cost to repair or replace? Any thoughts or experiences? Thanks.
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Replying to: jaylard (Oct 23, 2004 9:25 am) I would not worry about obsolescence. Newer models will have more features, but the one you buy should work fine. I can't speak of long term reliability -- as I said I've had one for 5 years with no problems. It is possible that something will fail eventually, but as it is essentially a computer, most computers fail in their early days. Repair would be expensive. Honda does not, to my knowledge, repair them in the field. Under warranty, they replace them; after warranty I expect it would be quite expensive, if needed. (That's one of the reasons I bought 7-year HondaCare, which does cover NAV.) If you want or need Navigation, the built in system is the best way to go, in my opinion. The add-ons are not as convenient and don't have all the features that the built-in does. I wouldn't buy another car without a NAV system, but each person has to decide that for him or herself.
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Replying to: jimblock (Oct 23, 2004 1:16 pm) I have a 2000 Odyssey and an 2004 Acura TSX, both with the NAV systems. The Odyssey is over 5 years old, and the Nav system works fine. Thanks for the feedback -- that's what I was looking for. Would also be interested in feedback from others. -jaylard
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