Comments on: Pioneer AVIC-S1

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:39:33 +0000

So far from what I’ve seen of the newest Google maps (changed in the past couple of weeks) are terrible in comparison to the quality of maps Navteq and Tele Atlas are putting out.

By: John

John — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:14:06 +0000

I think the World is ready for Google to make their maps downloadable to GPS’s It would be updated more frequently and Google could charge a lot less. GPS makers would lose out on the over priced updates, but the ones that don’t allow it (were it possible) would lose big time to the smart ones who do.

By: Marie

Marie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0000

We were told the same thing by Canadian Tire, there are no free updates that we can find.
In fact, we had to pester Pioneer? for months, they kept saying updates are coming.
Buy a new Garmin with the new maps on, cheaper in the long run.
Marie

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:23:33 +0000

I’m not sure what Pioneer is charging these days, but $69 – $99 is about the average for a map update for a PND. Map updates for in-dash systems typically cost $200+. There are some companies that now offer map update subscriptions which help lower the cost when you want to frequently update your device. But based on the value of the device you have, there is no such thing as a cheap map update. You will be better off getting a new device in most cases.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:12:04 +0000

Hello,
where can i get an map update of usa and cananda for my pioneer avic s2 with free updates after that?

pioneer is charging WAY TOO much money for the updates. you might as well buy a whole new navi at best buy for that price. who knows, they might even offer free map updates for the future.

i got this navi as a gift and keeping it updates is melting my pockets. Can anyone help me?

By: Marco

Marco — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:16:34 +0000

How can I update my Pioneer Avic-S1?

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:26:30 +0000

Have the AVIC for a couple of years. Chose it for its loudness. Was very happy, but going downhill. Map upgrade price is outrageous- so its useful life will be ending soon. Same problems as others with indirect routing. Sent in to recalibrate screen (this should be a user function, not a service item) and they “fixed” it so it now generates startup errors (nice) “decompressing”. Poor customer service overall.

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:08:09 +0000

Dan, nobody is offering free (routine) map updates for GPS devices.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:46:43 +0000

oooppsss!! forgot to mention that I am from Canada… :O)

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:45:27 +0000

Yes Georges…that would be wonderful…all the help I could get with the upgrade of this unit would be awesome..

Tks & will check back tomorrow on your details..:O)

Sincerely,