Pioneer intros well-spec'd AVIC-N4 in-dash navigation system

Less than a month after Pioneer loosed details on its AVIC-X3, along comes word that we can also expect an AVIC-N4 in the not-too-distant future. This single-DIN unit boasts a motorized, flip-out seven-inch touchscreen, optional iPod / Bluetooth compatibility, CD or DVD playback, XM / XM NavTraffic-readiness, and a Tele Atlas database for routing you around. Regrettably, the lack of an internal HDD means that you'll be forced to insert the map DVDs in order to access guidance, but users can feel free to toss in discs with MP3, WMA, AAC, or DivX files when the drive is clear. Furthermore, the unit can even accept tunes streamed in wirelessly from a mobile handset when utilizing the CD-BTB200 adapter, as it understands both A2DP and AVRCP protocols. So, now that you've found a satisfactory replacement for that aging factory head-unit, you've only got to scrounge up $1,600 to make the swap.

[Via NaviGadget]

[Alistair loveless @ Sep 2nd 2007 12:00PM]

will this work with my horse car?

[Matt @ Sep 2nd 2007 12:05PM]

What happens if you break scratch or lose your map dvd?

[Josh @ Sep 2nd 2007 12:19PM]

If you're spending $1600+ on this thing, you'd better image that DVD the second you open the box.

[Neeko @ Sep 2nd 2007 12:40PM]

without a HDD its a waste. id get last years model instead.

[Iain @ Sep 2nd 2007 12:56PM]

I'd get a portable one... you know so you can switch it between cars. (and bike/run with it)

This looks like crappier software too.

[waiownsyou @ Sep 2nd 2007 1:34PM]

Why do people always buy these aftermarket things that scream, "LOL, I'M AFTERMARKET!!"? They're always so ugly.

[max @ Sep 2nd 2007 1:52PM]

another one without HD radio option. sigh.

[mister XR @ Sep 10th 2007 6:39PM]

HD radio is just the old radio stations trying to compete with satellite radio. If you like hearing the same crap over and over, with about 50% commercial-time, then get HD radio. Me, I'll take the satellite.

[Chris @ Oct 20th 2007 5:52PM]

Honestly, satellite radio plays the same stuff over and over again too, it gets equally as old as terrestrial radio.

[deathead01 @ Sep 2nd 2007 5:02PM]

I don't know about you guys, but a new product in this family always has me excited. I've had the N1 version in one of my cars for a few years now, and I still love it! The voice prompts and real-time vehicle dynamics always impress my friends, and I can't even imagine how my unit would be with Bluetooth, the XM-traffic function, and an input for an MP3 player!!! I got mine off Ebay, so I pity the fool who pays retail for this.

Discuss amongst yourselves.

[fearless_fx @ Sep 3rd 2007 1:30AM]

holy shit.. a 1600 dollar head unit with a HDD? why??

they should atleast have the map information on a flash card or something that can be inserted into the unit.

[Craig Tucker @ Sep 4th 2007 1:39PM]

Antiglare coating? Worthless. At that price (with no HD), give me transreflective.