Info on in-dash GPS car stereos

I'm going to be buying some sort of in-dash car stereo with GPS soon, either for this truck or the next if we get it. 
 
Do most of the newer units have upgradeable maps?
 
 If not, I'll stick with my TomTom.  I just don't want to invest in a car stereo if it's going to always have the same old maps.
 
 

Sorry cant help you with that. Does anyone no what I need on my 2003 H2 stereo 6disc cd player for my Ipod hook up. does that factory stereo have a hook up in the back and if so what is needed? Thanks for your help.

I've had 2 different Eclipse models over the past few years!! I Love 'em!!!
 
And yes, they release upgraded maps usually every year!!

Sorry HG I use Street Atlas USA in my Panasonic Toughbook for a GPS so I can switch it back and forth from one vehicle to the other. No in dash Nav for me.

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ORIGINAL: HummerGuy

...Do most of the newer units have upgradeable maps?

If not, I'll stick with my TomTom.  I just don't want to invest in a car stereo if it's going to always have the same old maps.

 
 
I'm using the PMD-B200 Blackbird from Alpine with the IVA-W200 in dash.  Gives the portablitity plus the ability to be used as an in-dash nav.  You can update the software anytime from Alpines' website, which includes updated mapping, when available. 

I found Clarion and Kenwood have the option to add the Nav unit.  I may do that.  I like having separate modules, and being able to finance them separately as well

I just installed the AVIC-D3. It packs alot of stuff for a good price (comparably speaking). Upgradeable maps, touchscreen, dvd,cd, bluetooth hands free, bluetooth audio, I-pod hook up, xm, and more. The coolest feature I did not even know it had till I had it installed is it will tell you your slope, and side acceleration, that is just cool when out on the trail.

That's is awesome.  Does is show you a picture of a truck or something to show your slope? Does it show front and back slope, side to side or both?
 
Does the GPS show altitude as well? My laptop GPS used to do that, but most of the portable ones I have seen do not do Alititude which is unfortunate.

im a big fan of the eclipse models as well-navs are great, sound quality and features are great as well.

I traded out the factory for Eclipse and love it! And all the Extras!

Is the Avic d3 an easy install for a H3?  Also, will my oem xm receiver work with this?  Finally, would my onstar still work?  Sorry for all the questions.  Thanks.

YAY Eclipse!!!!
 
Everyone seems to have the Pioneer!!

Kenwood uses the Garmin system which IS upgradeable.

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ORIGINAL: Leicajh

Is the Avic d3 an easy install for a H3? Also, will my oem xm receiver work with this? Finally, would my onstar still work? Sorry for all the questions. Thanks.

I wouldn't say its an easy install. Took me about 5 hours to do. It was my first time installing a after market stereo. Its certainly no more difficult than installing other GPS systems. I don't think you can use the stock XM receiver or antenna. Onstar will work if you install the bypass.

I don't know about Install Circuit City installed it for free w/ the purchase. In order to hook up onstar you need to purchase a GM modulator. and yeah you need to buy a Xm receiver for xm also, the stock one is in the actual deck so that wont work. The slope and accelerometer and all that stuff is displayed like a circular gauge, and is very slick. The real reason it has this feature is for two reasons the deck actually has a gyro in it. The gyro is so the when gps coverage is low or non existent (tunnel) the Nav. uses your speed and the gyro to be able to figure out your position until it picks up some sats. again. Also it uses knows if you are moving and won't let you play video on the screen (there is a work around for this).

krm,  looked at the avic - d3 and have someone who will install it with xm, ipod, and rest of integration with the steering wheel etc for 1500.  is the avic worth that or show i go with a unit that has a harddrive.  thanks.

I am having the Kenwood DNX7100 installed tommorrow along with the AutoPage RS1000 alrm system. I have owned the Kenwood DDx 7017 in my last tryck and it flat out rocked!

I have the Kenwood DNX7200T and it's upgradeable by memory card. I don't know anything about the price for upgrading. But maybe you'll find it on the garmin page. This system plays movies while driving on the headunit too, not only on the backseat monitors. I think it's a very good and not too expensive system. The only thing is that I think it looks a bit too coulorful.

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ORIGINAL: General

I have the Kenwood DNX7200T and it's upgradeable by memory card. I don't know anything about the price for upgrading. But maybe you'll find it on the garmin page. This system plays movies while driving on the headunit too, not only on the backseat monitors. I think it's a very good and not too expensive system. The only thing is that I think it looks a bit too coulorful.

give us a few pix .....