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My family and I just returned from a long-weekend trip to Cape Cod, MA to attend a Wedding. I haven't been there since I was about 6 years old and my wife had never been there! We were able to plan the the entire trip, using the database locations for our hotel, restaurants for the rehearsal and reception dinners, and several tourist locations. I did not have to look at a map once. This was a great asset to have for a long trip in an unfamiliar location. I was pleasantly pleased that the facilities I was looking for were included in the database.
By the way, it also shows you all of the Honda dealerships along the way---in case you need vehicle servicing.
David
- John
well, can i use a CDrom from NAVTECH for NE USA( detailed area) as Honda seems to be the only DVD ROM based system and all other cars are CDROM based. is this DVDROM based system backward compatible
any comments,suggestions welcome
what I will be able to get it for at
partscheap come next November. I would
guess sub $100.
Robert
David
Please post for info. Thanks
We didn't intend to purchase- the 2g's too high, but lucked out and walked onto a lot with the ody we wanted, color we wanted so we drove it off, no wait, but an extra $2,000.
We have had it tell us one friend is at a different place on the street, but they live in a very remote area so we were pleased it got us to the right vicinity.
I'ts a fun toy, my 12 year old is the expert he figured it out without the manual and shows us what to do.
Now we have been used to DeLorme's Earthmate with Streets V. 7.0. Ranks at 3 of 5 stars - drawback is need for laptop computer in operation at all times. However, will the Nav System in the Odyssey allow or carry out the following:
1. Ability to select routing? When we go from Virginia to Boston, we do NOT hit CT or NYC, but go up to the MA Pike and over.
2. Apparently I read from this topic it will not adjust for actual speed being made over the road versus computer selected speed - a major drawback as I see it rendering planning of arrivals almost impossible. Even GM had this feature 5 years ago.
3. Can one set preferences re: roads to be traveled i.e. "avoid toll roads" "avoid ferry crossings" etc?
4. Does the Nav show the speed being traveled with constant update? Direction?
5. Does it log the route taken and allow reverse routing?
The Delorme program is probably on of the earliest on the market, but it is constantly upgraded. If some or all of the above are not presently available, may the owner of the Odyssey expect they will be easily included at an early future date?
We remain hoping for early delivery and the best in NAV systems.
don
Don M.
1. Ability to select routing? When we go from
Virginia to Boston, we do NOT hit CT or NYC, but go
up to the MA Pike and over.
ANS>> This can be done to some extent. They system will select a route based on your selected method, but you can alter the route to avoid any part of it. More importantly, you can just head the way you want and the navigator will recalculate its route based on where you go (in real time). You can use a DETOUR button to force it to reroute.
You CANNOT however tell it a specific route, although you could pick intermediate cites to force routing through them.
2. Apparently I read from this topic it will not
adjust for actual speed being made over the road
versus computer selected speed - a major drawback
as I see it rendering planning of arrivals almost
impossible. Even GM had this feature 5 years ago.
ANS>> Only partially true. The system does adjust for actual driving speed and estimates arrival. What it does not seem to do is ever accept a speed above 60 MPH. Its estimates assume you will travel 60 from the current point if you are going faster.
3. Can one set preferences re: roads to be
traveled i.e. "avoid toll roads" "avoid ferry
crossings" etc?
ANS.>> Yes. You can avoid 1) toll roads 2) all freeways and can choose DIRECT or EASY routing. I do not think the navigator ever selects ferry routes on its own. (I live on Long Island and it never seems to route to a ferry, although the ferry routes ARE shown on the map as dotted lines.)
4. Does the Nav show the speed being traveled with
constant update? Direction?
ANS>> Not really. It gives no speed indication. It does have an arrow that points towards North, but no measurement in degrees. You can ask for exact lattitude, longitude and altitude at any time, however.
5. Does it log the route taken and allow reverse
routing?
>> No. But it can recalculate routes in real time (only seconds pause.)
If
some or all of the above are not presently
available, may the owner of the Odyssey expect they
will be easily included at an early future date?
>> No word from Honda. One might ask Alpine since they make the Navigation hardware.
>> Some of the better features that you don't mention:
* Gives turning (and lane change) information orally in advance.
* Has gigantic database of "points of interest" I am ever amazed to find little local restaurants and stores listed, although there are large gaps, too.
* One major disadvantage is that detailed covered is limited to specific (although large major) metropolitan areas. In the rest of the country only major roads are known.
We remain hoping for early delivery and the best
in NAV systems.
>> My wife and I really like ours (and so does our 7 year old son). I hope you enjoy the NAV!
As far as upgrades go, DVDs are certainly just as upgradable as CDROMs.
I am finding out that when an address is used as the destination, it will get you to the correct block, but rarely the correct location on the block. It usually gets the correct side of the street at least.
I think one of its strong points is the detailed ramp information. I always know what lane I need to be in to catch the right turn for the ramp.
Had my Navi lock up on me once. I had to turn the car off and back on to re-boot it. All has been fine since.
It's almost December, so maybe I can get away with saying "Feliz NAVIdad", everyone! ;-)
Anybody knows either it’s possible to buy Ody with navigation system in Canada? And does it make sense if I live in Canada (I mean are detailed maps available)? I’ve contacted several Honda dealers in Toronto area and they heard nothing about this possibility.
Thanks for any comments and suggestions
Dan
I was planning a long, multi-state trip from my home town. I was unable to choose the 'Avoid Interstates' and 'Avoid Tollways' routing options since they were grayed out. I was only given 'Direct' and 'Easy' as choices. Of course there was a way to get there without using tollways and it was only a longer route by about 45 miles. Anybody know why I was unable to use those routing options? I couldn't find any explanation in the manual.
I played around with it some more and found that the only time I could choose those two options was if my destination was in the current metropolitan area. (I live in a 'detailed' city.) I think I found a bug in the software!
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Dan
not purchasing the Honda nav system for 2K.
for the following reasons:
-many cities/places are not covered including
Canada. I live in the north east (Boston area).
-it is expensive to update the dvd chip (around
300 buck)
-nav use is very infrequent unless you are a
pizza boy or you go to a new place every day
-if it breaks it will be very expensive to repair
instead I decided to use TeleType GPS nav system.
for the following:
-The unit is portable, all you need is a laptop
or handheld pc with windows CE.
-The unit is totally flexible. You can load
any map you like from internet sites
say for Canada, south America, etc ..
-upgrading is cheap (59 bucks)
-the unit can be used from any car
-the system is international
-the GPS unit cost around $600 only with
12 channels
On the other hand, there is no voice or
step by step direction but the software
offers lots of nice features. You can down load
a demo from
www.teletype.com
I did not mean to upset those who bought the
Honda nav but thought of offering my 2 cents
for new buyers
about installing a remote start feature.
Since the EX has the navigation system, I am a bit
concerned about the remote start interfering with
the electronics of the NAV system.
Would like to know if anyone has installed a
remote start system in their Odyssey EX NAV.
My local dealer says he cannot install it.
Deven.
Can you describe the distinguishing features on encoded key so I can verify that the dealer didn't substitute something else?
Thanks.