CNET Editors’ Choice Oct 2009 for Car Audio Receivers.

ConchZ2 · 10-26-2009, 03:03 PM

The Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT stands above the competition.

Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT Car GPS (Navigation) reviews - CNET Reviews

SlikNik · 10-26-2009, 03:41 PM

That looks like a great unit. I saw some good reviews on this as well. Probably can't go wrong with that deck

kenchan · 10-26-2009, 03:56 PM

i didnt read the article, but does this unit load up quickly during bootup? ive read many complaints over at crutchfield that some(?) of pioneer nav units take forever to load.

theDreamer · 10-26-2009, 03:58 PM

That issue was suppose to be resolved with a firmware update (2.0 I believe) this past summer, I have heard people saying the load times decreased greatly.

ConchZ2 · 10-26-2009, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

That issue was suppose to be resolved with a firmware update (2.0 I believe) this past summer, I have heard people saying the load times decreased greatly.

I upgraded to firmware version 3.0 and noticed a considerable quicker load time.

theDreamer · 10-26-2009, 04:44 PM

It may have been 3.0, I just remember reading it and a few friends commented to me how they are enjoying faster load times. It put a nice plus next to Pioneer when it came to upgrading my stock radio.

kenchan · 10-26-2009, 04:48 PM

that's cool. thanks for the info.

speedfreak28 · 10-26-2009, 06:02 PM

the bootup was only with the f units, The pioneer z series has been the pinnacle of indash untis for a few years now.

ConchZ2 · 10-27-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

the bootup was only with the f units, The pioneer z series has been the pinnacle of indash untis for a few years now.

Correct……….I installed the Avic F series in my Z with the 3.0 firmware upgrade.
One of Pioneer Head Unit attributes is that it can be easily bypassed to view video and adjust settings while in motion with either a Software or Hardware bypass. Thank you Bill Gates!
My next toy will have the Z series or whatever the next Pioneer pinnacle is.

bigaudiofanat · 10-27-2009, 11:08 AM

Sorry not to be a douche but pioneer is still junk from what I have seen. You may all have good luck with them but something will brake sooner or later. That is why I never will go with them again to many units with problems. CNET might rate them good but when you actually use them and see what brakes you get a different view about them. But if you have good luck with them that that is good. But when you use them for 5 years each year a different problem and a different unit... na I will stick with alpine and kenwood.

ConchZ2 · 10-27-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Sorry not to be a douche but pioneer is still junk from what I have seen. You may all have good luck with them but something will brake sooner or later. That is why I never will go with them again to many units with problems. CNET might rate them good but when you actually use them and see what brakes you get a different view about them. But if you have good luck with them that that is good. But when you use them for 5 years each year a different problem and a different unit... na I will stick with alpine and kenwood.

You’re only being a douche to Microsoft Windows and Tele Atlas. If you have issues with the Pioneer LCD screens w/LED backlighting…………….then maybe you should seek medical attention.
I have a new Kenwood in my Explorer and it’s a great product.
Alpine……………owned them in the past and never going back! Too many reasons to type…………

kenchan · 10-27-2009, 12:00 PM

big- my pioneer on my 370Z is working fine.

i dont think it's junk at all. it's great for wat it is and i'll be buying another pioneer in the future.

maybe in your case, the amature installer broke it by handling/wiring it wrong?

Sigur · 10-27-2009, 12:15 PM

Going on 5 years with my avic d1 which was like the first double din with nab that they made and no problems yet.

bigaudiofanat · 10-27-2009, 12:38 PM

LOl as I said some people have luck with them as far as me and the people I install for 1 in 4 brake the others are still working fine. Not installer error LOL

bigaudiofanat · 10-27-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedfreak28

the bootup was only with the f units, The pioneer z series has been the pinnacle of indash untis for a few years now.

Correct

10-26-2009, 03:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
ConchZ2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: connecticut Posts: 329 Drives: 09 370Z red 6sp sprt Rep Power: 16	CNET Editors’ Choice Oct 2009 for Car Audio Receivers. The Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT stands above the competition. Pioneer AVIC-Z110BT Car GPS (Navigation) reviews - CNET Reviews

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	That issue was suppose to be resolved with a firmware update (2.0 I believe) this past summer, I have heard people saying the load times decreased greatly. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-26-2009, 04:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	It may have been 3.0, I just remember reading it and a few friends commented to me how they are enjoying faster load times. It put a nice plus next to Pioneer when it came to upgrading my stock radio. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

10-27-2009, 11:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Sorry not to be a douche but pioneer is still junk from what I have seen. You may all have good luck with them but something will brake sooner or later. That is why I never will go with them again to many units with problems. CNET might rate them good but when you actually use them and see what brakes you get a different view about them. But if you have good luck with them that that is good. But when you use them for 5 years each year a different problem and a different unit... na I will stick with alpine and kenwood. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-27-2009, 12:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	LOl as I said some people have luck with them as far as me and the people I install for 1 in 4 brake the others are still working fine. Not installer error LOL __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-26-2009, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
SlikNik Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 294 Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51 Rep Power: 18	That looks like a great unit. I saw some good reviews on this as well. Probably can't go wrong with that deck

10-26-2009, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i didnt read the article, but does this unit load up quickly during bootup? ive read many complaints over at crutchfield that some(?) of pioneer nav units take forever to load.

10-26-2009, 04:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	that's cool. thanks for the info.

10-26-2009, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	the bootup was only with the f units, The pioneer z series has been the pinnacle of indash untis for a few years now.

10-27-2009, 12:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	big- my pioneer on my 370Z is working fine. i dont think it's junk at all. it's great for wat it is and i'll be buying another pioneer in the future. maybe in your case, the amature installer broke it by handling/wiring it wrong?

10-27-2009, 12:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sigur Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 16	Going on 5 years with my avic d1 which was like the first double din with nab that they made and no problems yet.

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