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GPS Units

Pioneer AVIC-F500BT

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Pioneer AVIC-F500BT 4.50

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RRP

$999.00

Review Date

Thursday, 28th of August, 2008

What's Hot

Allows you to keep your standard car audio system, touch-screen display, USB and SD card connectivity, iPod connector, hands-free Bluetooth calling, includes amplifier

What's Not

Isn’t compatible with SUNA traffic system just yet, uses V14 maps not V15, reversing camera costs extra

The Final Word

The AVIC-F500BT is a unique but welcome addition to the navigational market. This is the perfect device if you want to add the latest in navigation and entertainment to your vehicle without altering your existing stereo.

Audio & Speakers

Multi language voice notifications

Yes

General

Available Colours

Gloss Black

Length (mm)

185

Height (mm)

Accessories

ND-BC2 Reversing Camera

GPS Features

GPS Recommended Usage

In-car

Built-in Antenna

Yes

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

1 GB

Input Devices

Finger Operated Touchscreen, Buttons

Main Display (Internal)

Display Technology

TFT touchscreen

Screen size

5.8 in

Media

Supported Memory Media

Secure Digital (SD)

Supported Audio File Formats

AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA

Supported Video File Formats

DivX, MPEG-4

Supported Picture File Formats

JPEG

Multimedia Features

MP3 Player

Yes

Navigation Features

Mapping Software

Whereis V14

Navigation Features

Current Speed, Least Use of Freeways, Most Use of Freeways, Avoid Tolls, Route Recalculation, Shortest Distance Routing, Quickest Time Routing, Remaining Time, Remaining Distance, Arrival Time, Current Time

Map Modes

2D, 3D, Day Mode, Night Mode

Number of Points of Interest (POIs)

541,956

Custom POIs

Yes

Destination Searching

By State, By Suburb, By Street, Recent Routes, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Favorite

Safety Warnings

Speed Limit Warning, Red Light Camera Warning, Speed Camera Warning, School Zone, Personal (Customisable) Warnings

Text-to-speech?

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

Battery

Battery Size

Proprietary

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

Audio (RCA) Input, Headphone Jack, USB 2.0

Number of Audio (RCA) Input Ports

Number of Audio (RCA) Output

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Bluetooth

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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