JVC GPS KV-PX9
JVC has announced the are jumping on the GPS navigation bandwagon with the JVC KV-PX9 GPS. The device features a 3.5 inch touch screen display with a 20 GB drive that allows for GPS navigation as well as playing movies and audio files.
“We designed JVC’s first offering in portable navigation to be so much more than just a database of maps and directions. The KV-PX9 can be taken wherever you go to listen to music and play videos whenever and wherever you want,” said Gary DeFeo, General Manager, JVC Company of America’s Mobile Electronics Division.
With the JVC KV-PX9 (say that ten times fast) you get 7 GB to store your movies, music, and pictures while 13 GB is dedicated for maps and over 13 million POI. You can transfer your media (WMA, MP3, WMV, ASF, AVI, or JPEG) to the GPS system via USB 2 or SD cards. The JVC KV-PX9 also includes an anti-shock system to protect the hard drive in the event the device is dropped, very similar to the system used to protect hard drives in Apple laptops.
Expect to pay about $800 for this device when it arrives in March.
Con: Slow, occasionaly inaccurate, heavy, expensive and it freezes. Pro: easy to operate.
JVC should go back to the drawing board.
Thanks for stopping by and the comments, sanmateoben! I haven’t heard much from JVC in the past few months but they have the potential to make something good…. Just doesn’t sound like they are there yet.
13mm POIs? wow! btw this hasn’t been released how could that sanmateoben clown make comments?
I HAVE A JVC KV-PX9S. CAN I UPGRADE THIS GPS OFF THE WEB
how to upgrade gps map infomation
I bought your gps in Compusa in rockville of maryland.How to upgrade data inside the gps map
Before I buy a used JVC KV-PX9 GPS, is the map info upgradable through the internet or a memory card?
i need a manuel for my JVC KV-PX9 GPS
I have used the JVC KV-PX9 GPS for over 2 years. It is reliable, correct more than not if properly operated. It REALLY does know the shortest point between Origin A and Destination B. The maps are getting dusty, but I believe there will be an update soon. If one only follows the simple instructions - it works GREAT! Instructions to operate used to be available on the web from JVC. I wouldn’t part with mine now - especially with all my SAVED FAVORITES.
I just fired up my old JVC GPS thinking about putting it on Ebay. Went to the JVC web site to see about upgrading it. I got the system bios upgrade, the hard disk drive utility is not vista compatible. No map upgrades that I can find. Thannks JVC, you stink!
I have used my JVC for over a year. It locked up with a ID:4100 error. I tried everything in the manual to clear the error. I cleared the error by accident when I left it charging and pulled the power cable before shutting it off. I got an “auto shutdown” message. 10 seconds later it shut down normally. It has worked fine since. It does tend to lock up. The address location feature is off by 300 yards or so. It is always on the right street, but the house is down the block. I use the external antenna. It helps a lot in mountainous areas.
Not bad for my first GPS unit and under $200. But, no map updates in over a year. I am hooked on GPS navigation, but I will definitely stay away from JVC in the future.
JVC wanted $65.00 to look at the unit out of warranty. Not worth it, I was going to buy another brand instead.