I got the AVIC-F90BT and whilst it isn't the fastest thing to boot up I can live with it for all of the features it has.

This unit WILL CHARGE newest Ipod Nanos as well as the Iphone 3G. I know this by testing it myself.

I'll post pics of my install here as the Ipod cable I wanted custom and not just floating in the center armrest console with a hole in it that looks unprofessional. Pics after work tonight.

do you have base or touring?

Why did you go with a Pioneer backup cam? Kenwood makes the CCD-2000. Availability?

base+sport

its what they had available in the shop i went to.
i dont complain about it, its clear and crispy. what more can u ask for?

This is correct, some systems can still play the iPod to system function but will not charge, usually comes up with an error but will still function and play music. Then their are other systems which will crash the iPod (or iPhone) and cause it to be unstable. Yes I have experience in crashing my, now gone, iPhone with a few systems and having Apple replace them.

Mine works fine
 

My Avic 900BT charges and works fine with both my iPhone 3G and my new iPod.

the install looks really clean. how long did it take them to install all of that?

i wish they could install something like this on a touring model.

Hey, that's what counts. I asked because I've heard about lag and low frame rates from some cams, but nothing so far about the Kenwood cam. Doesn't sound like it matters at all to match manufacturers between the various components.

Hey dainedazz,

I noticed you got the Kenwood instead of the Pioneer and you haven't complained about boot up time or steering wheel delays. So, what is your boot up time like? For example, how long does it take for your reverse camera to pop up on the screen from a cold start?

Also, what kind of delays are you getting with the PAC controller to use your steering controls, if you got one. It seems that it's a common complaint that there is an annoying delay no matter which PAC/HU combo you use...

boot up time for the HU is like about 10secs for me. to be honest i havent really paid attention to the boot up time cuz it never bothered me. all i know is that it doesnt take long to boot up from cold start.

about the rear view cam, it automatically pops up on the screen like 1 sec after u throw it into reverse. or u can just hold the "NAV" button for more than 1sec and it goes on. from what i know, u need to wait for the HU to boot in order to use the cam. i havent really started my car and threw it to reverse right away.

i dont use the steering wheel controls. i never used it so i didnt get the PAC controller. i always liked the nob to turn up the volume.

i picked the kenwood over the pioneer cuz it had Garmin. for some reason the pioneer nav looked weird to me IMO. pioneer is nice tho ;) like i said, IMO.

A huge factor in bootup time is attached mass storage or iPods. The HU needs to index all the music during bootup. Most people complaining about bootup times have large music libraries (8G+). Do you have anything attached via USB yet?

oh ic. i only use a 4gig nano. it plays right away as soon as the hu boots up. and no i dont really use the usb. i just used it to enter a backround image.