Comment Re:Pioneer AVIC (Score 1) 208
I purchased an AVIC-F700BT recently and have to agree with the parent.
I also have not "modded" it, but you can load different GPS software through hacks (it'll run TomTom and others if you don't mind "borrowing" the needed binaries).
The interface offers modest customization for the casual hacker. You can change images, sounds, and add/remove/rearrange buttons all by modifying a text file found on the OS if you boot into Windows CE.
My only complaint is the somewhat slow boot time. It starts playing the last song/station you had on within 20 seconds, but you can only control volume for about a minute until it boots all the way.
It integrates well enough with the ipod touch. You have complete access to your music library directly from the unit.
The touch screen doesn't work as well as the ipod touch, but what touch screen does.
Definitely check out avic411.com and don't but at a retail store, you can save $300-$400 online even from big retailers like amazon.
I also have not "modded" it, but you can load different GPS software through hacks (it'll run TomTom and others if you don't mind "borrowing" the needed binaries).
The interface offers modest customization for the casual hacker. You can change images, sounds, and add/remove/rearrange buttons all by modifying a text file found on the OS if you boot into Windows CE.
My only complaint is the somewhat slow boot time. It starts playing the last song/station you had on within 20 seconds, but you can only control volume for about a minute until it boots all the way.
It integrates well enough with the ipod touch. You have complete access to your music library directly from the unit.
The touch screen doesn't work as well as the ipod touch, but what touch screen does.
Definitely check out avic411.com and don't but at a retail store, you can save $300-$400 online even from big retailers like amazon.
