Eclipse has just released its new NAV DVD for the AVN2454, AVN5435, AVN30D.

http://www.eclipse-web.com/avn7000/option3.html

I called about this to get a price, and HOLY $hit $320 can anyone get a better deal on this?
That seems outrageous to me......but maybe that is just me

 

I JUST got the avn5435 at circuit city yesterday with a no interest until 2008 and 10% off the price for signing up for a new account. So I got it for about $1259 before tax!

I am gonna hopefully install it this week! I can't wait!

My DVD is Version 1.2, and I seen eclipse does have the new one, just didnt know if this was the "newest" already included? If not, what version is the new one? 1.3?

 

i heard that if you purchase a nav when a newer version of the software is availible you are entitled for a free upgrade. you have to prove that you purchased the unit after the release of the new version. i dont know if thats true with Eclipse but with kenwood and Garwin based systems thats true.

 

i can get the disc for about 50 bucks through my circuit city accomodations..

 

I just emailed them, and told them I had just purchased the unit on 5-29 and was told my the store they just go the units in, and it was the current dvd. Asked them if they offered a upgrade, as it ensured my sale knowing it was current, but was not...and that its my first eclipse product...blah blah blah...I'll let you guys know how it goes!

 

The map data is as of 2004 I believe, and to me isn't fit to be worth $300+. Now is it came with firmware upgrades that improved the MP3 player and made it interface with Sirius/traffic, I'd pay for it. Until then, I'll drive on 2003 map data and wing it if I need to (which I haven't had to yet).

 

I read on this post at this site, that it has a firmware update that makes mp3 discs load quicker, and they are passing around the dvd copies too it seems...I hope I get a legit copy, or else will have to find it online and burn a copy myself...

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/showth...threadid=18357

 

It also adds a feature so you can use your own pictures as backgrounds, so the new DVD does have more than just new maps!

 

Hey if you can get the new one for 50 I would be willing to purchase one from you...Let me know. THanks!

 

DAAAAAANG IT! Horrible..I just got the unit 2 days ago, and dont get the latest software...I'll be mad if the new shipments have the new version...but I thought it was v1.3

this is the exact email reply I got:

The map version that came with the unit is the one that is supposed to be
with the unit. An update version 1.4 has recently come out, it is one that
you would need to purchase. We do not offer a free upgrade on the map disc.

ECLIPSE Tech Support

So I could use a copy for $50 too haha...probably will just download it, and burn a copy, but found they are DVD-DL and I dont have a Dual Layer burner! But will find a way to make a copy of a new version :-D[/i]

 

I too need a copy of the updated map disc. Does anyone have a downloadable copy or know where one can be found?

 

alt.binaries.boneless (on its way now)

 

anyone know if there's an update coming for the 5495?

 

hey im not familiar with newsgroups...will have a friend look..what is the file named or should i have him search for? Is it converted to a .iso image to burn?

Thx!

 

Yeah I have no clue what to do with that, can you PM instructions on what to do with that?

 

That price is absolutely shameful. Its a friggen disc, with a production cost of about 3 bucks. They also can't claim you are spending the money for them to do the update itself, because it needs to be done for future product sales anyway. This is just a way to stick it to customers that weren't aware of this cost when they bought the product and basically have to choose between outdated map information and paying a rediculous amount of money.

I love Eclipse, but this is unforgivable. Good job on the usenet upload.

 

Alright.

Nail in the coffin right there.

Next HU is a carputer.

 

Eh, it's not much better for any kind of map update disks. The problem isn't the companies selling 'em, it's Navtech and their royalty fees. The Alpine updates were also $300 each.

When you consider it, it takes a lot to map out the whole USA and database all those addresses/POI's/Phone Numbers.

 

Google is your friend...

http://www.binsearch.info/?b=eclipse...ere%29&max=250

 

That does not tell me what to do with that. I have never used a newsgroup and have no idea of what to do.