I'm trying to figure out what is the best navigation system for my H3. I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Eclipse (AVN 5435 or 5495) or the Pioneer (AVIC-N2 or D1).

Does anyone have any experience with these (or other units as good or better) or can you point me to some reviews of them?

Most important to me is how well the navigation system actually works. Of course I will have to replace my stock unit (6-disc changer) so the sound quality has to be good as well.

I'm trying to figure out what is the best navigation system for my H3. I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Eclipse (AVN 5435 or 5495) or the Pioneer (AVIC-N2 or D1).

Does anyone have any experience with these (or other units as good or better) or can you point me to some reviews of them?

Most important to me is how well the navigation system actually works. Of course I will have to replace my stock unit (6-disc changer) so the sound quality has to be good as well.

I'm looking at doing the very same thing when my H3 comes in. Does anyone have any comments on the better systems that can be fitted to a H3?

Here is an idea with nav capabilities....

You have asked the exact question that I have been asking!!!!!!

so, what is the answer? It sounds like the Pioneer has some real problems - can't change nav system while driving, can't watch DVD while driving

It appears that the Eclipse 5495 is the answer. . .price really isn't an issue, I want the best system that gives me Nav and DVD capability.

What do you think?


<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by par:
I'm trying to figure out what is the best navigation system for my H3. I have pretty much narrowed it down to the Eclipse (AVN 5435 or 5495) or the Pioneer (AVIC-N2 or D1).

Does anyone have any experience with these (or other units as good or better) or can you point me to some reviews of them?

Most important to me is how well the navigation system actually works. Of course I will have to replace my stock unit (6-disc changer) so the sound quality has to be good as well. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I am using a TomTom 700.( http://tomtom.com/ )The brand appears to be fairly new to the U.S. It is a compact portable device that can be used in Europe aswell. It's easy to use. I have my Nav mounted on the dash next to the base of the A pillar, basically on top of the sideglass defogger vent. I tried mounting it above the rearview mirror but I find that I can keep my eyes on the road better with the A pillar location. Incidentally, it can also give you traffic reports and weather via a bluetooth phone. I haven't used this feature yet - I don't have a bluetooth phone yet. My friend has a TomTom 300 and is trading up to the 700.

Did someone post pictures previoulsy of a system that had a small screen built in to one side of the rear view mirror?

Alpine in dash w/dvd, ipod hook up, sirius sat radio, 10.4" flipdown, xbox in trunk. Nav capabilities! This is the only way to go!!!!!!!!!

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hey hummer 007... any pics of the flip down mounted on the roof? im curious to see what it will look like especially with the sunroof in front of it. also, do u get a good visual from the back seat?


thanks

the picture is great....i can play x box on one monitor and watch a movie on the other.... I will take a picture of the flipdown closed. whats nice is the ability to watch a dvd on the headunit while driving, with some "special" wiring you can do this...

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So I have to ask Hummer 07, what's a setup like that cost (notincluding the x-box)?

H3wannabe

Will post pics next week of my self install of the Pioneer AVIC-N2 into my H3

I had the alpine IVA-D300 in my H2 but someone busted out my window and stole it, so i replaced it with the Eclipse AVN-5495 and absolutely love it. The navi is right on (i used it the other day to get around a major traffic jam) and it also has a higher output which makes for better sound. I wouldnt put anything else in my H2 after having this. Hope this helps.

I would HIGHLY recommend Eclipse over anything else. They are by far the best on the market.

I have had the AVIC-N1 and I now have the N2. It is by far the best navigation on the market. The other great part about the N2 is that it is all intergrated into one unit! Unlike the Alpine and others you have to buy the navigation inaddition to the screen. I will post some pics of my N2 that is being installed next week. Also, Pioneer has a sweet ipod controller for the N2 as well. I will have all this in next week with an update!

Cheers

Don't forget the the CD-BC! option allows voice prompting/response and a cool steering wheel remote.