AVC-9000 Being Fitted Today!

[VW Convert]

I think these little anomalies will pop up with all nav software - the 'shortest path' problem is a commonly known 'unsolvable problem' in IT / Mathematics circles. All these programs use damm good approximation algorithms that get you from A to B, but they will never be infallible.

True, computers are great at calculating but what separates them from humans is the lack of ability to think.

On a different note, I am sad to report some negative feedback wrt Auspack-electronics' after sales service. I notified Rob of a faulty reversing camera (installer tried one of his, which worked fine). He will be sending me a replacement, but refused to cover the additional cost of re-installation, $65. Not good PR mate..

Considering they posted on this forum to attract potential buyers and you have been giving them some good mileage by reporting on the unit I agree.......very poor PR. Perhaps this is a correct decision in a "legal" sense but a dumb and petty decision in a practical sense.

Cheers

George

[OzDJ]

Beeps (thru speakers) at every button push

Most of the units shipped mid-May onwards DO NOT have the confirmation beep. Why don't you email Rob at AusPack and ask for a firmware reflash?

DJ

[FJ Steve]

Pleased to hear of more +ive feedback for this unit. I have been watching the thread at GolfMKV with great interest.

Not sure that I would "trust" Strahfield to do my work (previous experience), but will be looking around Perth for a "First Class Install" just the same.

Keep the reviews coming.

[OzDJ]

First impressions of the Route 66 software are very good. The moving map has quite a few street names and POI's come up, which really helps with orientation at a glance. I have noticed other software (TomTom and CoPilot) does not give so much on display info.

After a few weeks of painful experimentation, I ditched the Route66 and am running iGO8 (based on the MioMap core) on my AVC-9000:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3HXxi9LMDs

(Dodgy quality video)

Much happier with this over the Route66.

DJ

[VolksFlagon]

After a few weeks of painful experimentation, I ditched the Route66 and am running iGO8 (based on the MioMap core) on my AVC-9000:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3HXxi9LMDs

(Dodgy quality video)

Much happier with this over the Route66.

DJ

Thanks for the Vid but it looks like you couldn't get it to do anything useful. The user interface looks a bit messy?

[DAN682]

Not sure that I would "trust" Strahfield to do my work (previous experience), but will be looking around Perth for a "First Class Install" just the same.

I have JUST the man. He is a legend, is thorough, has been doing it 13 years, is mobile, has done 5 of my cars from minimal upgrades to absolutely silly $7000 upgrades to an already good system in my CX-7, He was the first to drop an Eclipse AVN6000 unit into a CX-7 and 300C (The CX-7 being mine), He has done my Golf's install of the HiTV V2000 with Reverse Cam and BT without any hickups, My old dealership dropped their contract with their installer and picked him up, he is that good!

Did I mention he comes to you? Yeah I think I did!

PM Me for his details.

p.s Iain at OPVW has seen his work too so if you don't believe me, ask him!

[FJ Steve]

Oh....I believe.

PM sent.

[DAN682]

PM sent back


If anybody else needs any quality installs done in WA just PM me.

[balkanac]

too late now, i already installed my DVD I'll keep him in mind

[tryingavw]

Nice to get bluetooth thrown in.

this av900 for under 1k seems great value as I've ordered my passat with the rns510 for $ 3,000.00 which doesnt include bluetooth . In fact it isnt yet available for this apparently and will probably be a further $800.00. when it is. Too bad the GPS software doesn't sound so good.

in my car testing i setup a bluetooth connection in a bmw to my mobile. Very convenient - uses the car speakers when you're in the vehicle and automatically switches back to the handset as you walk off.

Are you still happy with it?

[3Putt]

Now, after some decent usage....

Well, I've had this thing for a month or so now, and I am still happy with it, on the whole.

The AVC-9000 does have some annoying little flaws though:

1. No way to store phone numbers (bluetooth)
2. Takes a while for a CD to start playing.
3. Can't navigate while on bluetooth phone call.
4. Route 66 is not the best.
5. Those damned beeps!

Still, I go back to the price. For me its an awesome piece of kit for $900.

[DAN682]

Well, I've had this thing for a month or so now, and I am still happy with it, on the whole.

The AVC-9000 does have some annoying little flaws though:

1. No way to store phone numbers (bluetooth)
2. Takes a while for a CD to start playing.
3. Can't navigate while on bluetooth phone call.
4. Route 66 is not the best.
5. Those damned beeps!

Still, I go back to the price. For me its an awesome piece of kit for $900.

I have the HiTV which is the same unit as far as I can see

1. Yes that annoys me too
2. Yes that annoys me too
3. Yes that really annoys me too
4. After using whereis maps for so long yes route 66 sucks
5. I hate those beeps but I have heard on the grape vine a new firmware will fix this

[FJ Steve]

over at golfmkv.com they are testing the unit with iGO8 software and (I believe) upgrading of the Windows CE side. Soem good results are happening.

[Paul_OH]

Interesting stuff, just got my GT last week and was disappointed to see that it didn't have the Aux-in plug so was prepared to get the ipod adaptor until I saw this.
To get satnav, GPS and a better factory stereo almost seems too good to be true. I notice the specs state 'Ipod compatible', what does that actually mean, does it come pre-wired with an ipod input or is that an optional extra?

Steve FJ - Have you purchased on and had it fitted yet? I saw your posts on GolfmkV over the last few days.

Dan6982 - did you get the HiTv locally or was that ordered in also?

Are these units only avail ex-East or is their local support if something goes wrong?

Very interesting stuff!

Paul

[FJ Steve]

G'day Paul....

I take it you are in WA?

Quote from the distributor in Melbourne was $850.00 posted to Perth.

No I haven't ordered one yet...but I am keen. I really want to have the car first...call me stupid, but I see no point in ordering it now, with no car, and there is still some development happening with the geeks at golfmkv (respect guys...respect).

And....has anyone seen a DB R32 anywhere?

***singing*** Oh where, oh where, can my little 'dub be...oh where oh where has it gone?