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I've followed your comments on your Garmin 320 and agree that that their 300 series provides great value and utility. In fact, it was my wife's liking and constant borrowing of my Garmin Quest that led us to get the NAV system in our Outback.
Larry
Unofficially, I called them because the v7 maps were available when I got mine (I had v6). I pleaded for a free upgrade because I wasn't aware at the time.
They were very nice, in fact since they didn't have v7 laying around any more, they gave me the v8 maps at no charge.
I'd suggest that anyone with a good relationship with his/her dealership that bought their Tribeca this year request the update for free.
If you're buying new now, ask for the updated maps before you sign on the dotted line, in fact get it in writing. They shouldn't sell you a brand-new model with old maps given the new ones are now available.
-juice
It comes in a standard DVD case (that holds 2 dvds).
You load it in and the screen says "loading software, don't turn off power". Then it is good to go. Under the info screen it says Ver. 2 2006.
It has quite a bit more information for our little town of Summerside, PEI Canada pop 18,000. Much better roads, restaurants everything.
I can't see that the operation has changed in the little bit I played with it but I just did a quick look around on the map....dragging my finger on the touch screen. Some subtle changes may be there. I'll post if I see any when using it.
The old DVD ver 1.1 said (c) 2004 Denso Corporation data by infoUSA(c) 2003
The new DVD ver 2.0 says (c) 2006 Denso Corporation data by infoUSA(c) 2005
Not sure which date is more important but we seem to have moved up 2 years from ver 1.1.
I put a quick picture here at the bottom of this page
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Notice how the west coast dvd covers a whole lot more area....just missing a few states right on the east coast...while the east coast DVD just goes about halfway over. Are there that many more roads on the east coast?
I'll keep everyone posted and I'll post this message on a couple of Forums.
-juice
I hope there is some firmware updates in the 2.0 DVD as well when it loaded. I know the Pacifica I had when they did the updated they enabled entry into NaV destination if you were driving less then 5 mph. before the car had to be stoppped
-juice
-mike
Steve in NH
Check the other Tribeca threads, they were discussing it.
-juice
The interface is basically unchanged as far as I can tell. I was hoping for a temperature reading in the display (the '07's have it) but it seems this is a MFD (display) characteristic rather than a software update issue.
I will look more closely at it next week, as I am on spring break then :-)
-Karen in AZ-
-juice
We have some nice amenities, too, like hot and warm running water :-)
-Karen-
Does the factory tint come in handy?
-juice
-juice
Yes, the back seats are well blocked out even in the brightest sun, but it's still hotter than Hades inside no matter what :sick:
-Karen-
As we know, back up lights not the greatest on the Tribeca's so not sure how well this would work at nighttime (or, for that matter in the day time) I suppose I would get what I pay for?
anyway that button puts a small window in the bottom right of the screen with the current NAV coordinates (long/lat)...
Also noticed that the two window view (where you have a zoomed out view on the right and the nav view on the left has changed. the zoomed out view now comes just to the top of the row of info on the bottom (ie. its slightly larger).
There are new icons in the system for a few of the points of interest (just seem clearer). a few other subtle changes in the way it shows a route preview of the turns... and I did notice that one of the incorrect routings onto a small side street no longer occurred
Put the updated DVD ROM in and it seem to install something and the system came up with all my previous saved mem points but all the NAV menu preferences were set to default.
The files are dated 10/2006.
I still having find time yet to play with the camera input on back of the touch screen dvd. IF that works, I rather get a wired cam and use that instead....
I have been trying to figure out a way of getting a rear view camera installed. Looked at the cheap ones that you casn get for around $100 at Pep Boys, even BJ's & ruled them out. Screen too small & I suspect they don't work that well. Now have found there are relatively decent Audiovox units that use a larger rearl-view mirror that places over existing one & the left hand side, about 4" wide can serve as a screen. Almost bought one of those yesterday -- prices seem to be around $500 installed.
Still, however I was not thrilled about having a rear view mirror much larger than the present one (although that would have been an "auto-dimming one" which it itself would be an upgrade and, theoreticaly it could be left on all the time while driving (although that is supposedly illegal)
Now today, I found at Auto Sound, Plainville, MA (I have had SM radio's and sunroof's installed at their place before) that they can order a part that will enable me to use my existing Nav System, they will install a camera withi the bumper and it will be just like the factory option.
I am areally pleased as until this morning, everyone kept telling me that was impossible to "retro" the 06 to be able to do this with existing Nav system. Cost is $700, so $200 more than the alternatives, but this will give a nice big screen & operate exactly as the one in the 07 would.
I don't have one so I didn't push too hard. Karen is also researching these options.
The cool thing is that it taps only the rear backup light. The unit sends a wireless signal to the screen to kick on and so there's no wiring up front. Clever. :shades:
-mike
Camera alone cost about $200. You will need a square 4 pin Molex connector at the back of the screen. That's all the parts require.....
BTW, some dealers are selling the oem camera for like $150. But for some strange reason, there is another control unit for $300. Strange because camera should only be needing a 12V input and RCA for output. don't know why it need a 'control' unit......
Mazda's screen is up close but in night mode it's very dim. I prefered the NAV system in the Tribeca.
officer I was NOT watching a movie while driving... I was watching the baby :shades:
other then tricking the emergency brake switch under the dash to look like the parking brake is on...
-mike
When I push the brake light switch in and tape it closed the emergency brake light comes on (even though physically its not on). and the video plays even when moving forward.
1 is the screen
2 is the radio/head end unit
3 is the dvd drive under the seat...
Mine bet would be #2 if it is not on screen.
I imagine the 08's will be similar and this feature is pushing me towards getting a factory screen.
Bob