Category — Pioneer

Pioneer Intros AVIC Models HRZ099, HRZ088, HRV022, And HRV011 In Japan

by Justin

Pioneer will be letting loose four new AVIC models in Japan in late October-AVIC-HRZ099, AVIC-HRZ088, AVIC-HRV022, and the AVIC-HRV011. All four models feature a 7-inch LCD display, 40 GB HDD, 1 seg TV tuner AND, get this-playback DVD/CD/WMA/MP3/AAC/DivX files. Not to mention they’re all iPod-compatible.

The flagship HRZ099 boasts an 800 x 480 screen resolution, but the other models only push out 480 x 234 pixels. And for those that appreciate the value-added multimedia features of these GPS systems, both the HRZ099 and HRZ088 feature a 50 Watt built-in amplifier. From the 11 to the 99, prices run from 189, 000 yen to 262, 500 yen.

Pioneer via Akihabara News

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September 29, 2008 No Comments

Pioneer’s AVIC-F Series Navigators Faulty?

by Justin

Pioneer AVIC-F500BT

Engadget has dug up some possible issues with the Pioneer F-Series navigators over at AVIC411. It seems that the problems run the gamut too, including everything from iPod connection problems, distorted voice commands, and even complete freeze-ups. Now this could be isolated, but why so many issues brought up in one forum? Is this part of a greater trend, one in which Pioneer actually releases a faulty product? Wouldn’t that be something, eh?

Via Engadget

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June 17, 2008 No Comments

Pioneer’s AVIC-F Series Gets A Couple Of Google Enhancements

by Justin

$Pioneer\'s AVIC-F500BT Portable Navigation Device$

Pioneer’s line of AVIC-F series in-dash GPS units will feature a couple of new Google-based features, according to a recent press release from the company. The AVIC-F500BT, AVIC-F700BT, AVIC-F900BT, and the Premier AVIC-F90BT will all feature a dedicated icon allowing one touch access to GOOG-411 through a connected Bluetooth cellphone. This is a great feature, allowing a quick and easy speech-based search which really enhances the usability of the new Pioneer GPS units. You’ll also be able to send Google Maps info such as points of interest and business addresses to your AVIC-F GPS as well. This will be done via AVIC Feeds, a software application that’ll be available for download from the Pioneer website later this summer. Google Maps info will be transferred to the AVIC-F device as a “custom POI”, then it can be accessed and used like an embedded POI.