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Thread ID: 108651 2010-04-06 05:42:00 Upgrade Honda in-car navigation to NZ language / maps Chilling_Silence (9) PC World Chat
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873482 2010-04-06 08:25:00 Why don't you get a portable GPS unit?

It would save a lot of hassle trying to track down data for the Japanese version.
Ice Road Trucker (15659)
873483 2010-04-06 08:29:00 Would recommend a pioneer unit with built in ipod control. Most work with iphone (possibly don't charge)

Or build a car pc with centrafuse front end.
Alex B (15479)
873484 2010-04-06 08:35:00 Thanks Alex B, I'll look into the pioneer stuff then.

Any specific models you think I should start looking at?
Chilling_Silence (9)
873485 2010-04-06 08:44:00 DEH-4250SD on trademe looks like an ok buy to me. I prefer the OLED screen as you get 2-3 lines of text, but they seem to kick in around the 350-400 mark. Alex B (15479)
873486 2010-04-06 08:52:00 Pioneer DEH-4250SD

www.pioneernz.co.nz
Ice Road Trucker (15659)
873487 2010-04-06 09:01:00 You might be better off getting a NavMan or similair, 299 to 500 plus depending on model and features.

And in the future, if you sell your new Honda, the inbuilt GPS won't be portable to a new car would it.

And if you ever need to use a rental car or share a car with someone else, your portable Nav unit can go along for the ride.
PinoyKiw (9675)
873488 2010-04-06 10:51:00 Ah this vehicle has the double-sized space, because of the screen ... Chilling_Silence (9)
873489 2010-04-06 11:03:00 The screen is a handy place for post-it notes, otherwise the import GPS does not have much potential for usefulness. R2x1 (4628)
873490 2010-04-06 18:15:00 A GPS???

Fer gawds sake! You live on an island and I cannot for the life of me figger out how you can get lost!

If you go the wrong way - ker-SPLASH - and you do a 180º - going back the other way.

I'd personally worry about sheep on the motor pathways - and I'd get forward looking radar for those nights when the Lucas headlights are their brightest and you really have enough mutton already in the larder.
SurferJoe46 (51)
873491 2010-04-06 22:48:00 The place may be small, but it is perfectly formed. ;)
Everywhere is so packed with delights, it is essential to have a GPS to avoid missing the myriad of marvels every mile. Without a GPS you could think you were merely meandering, with the GPS you can be officially digitally lost.
R2x1 (4628)
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