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Pioneer AVIC N5 Review

PIONEER AVIC-N5: GO FOR IT

The Pioneer Avic-N5 is a general purpose 8 channel global positioning device. This device is a general purpose GPS receiver which is best suited for typical positioning and tracking tasks. It has an external antenna best for places which do not have open skies. It fits beautifully to your standard single sized opening for you car radio. The system comes a 7 inch motorized LCD touch screen with TFT. Its multicolor illumination gives you an option to match the interface to your dashboard .The Pioneer’s navigator is compatible with its iPod interface adapter and allows you to have a direct control over your iPod video playback and music.

The GPS navigation system includes a map DVD –ROM and provides information for 12 million points of interest that includes gas stations, hotels and restaurants. To gain the navigation services you need to load one of the two map DVDs into the receiver and choose your destination. The memory in the system remembers your route with some alternative routes and guides you to your destination. You can continue to get directions even if you replace DVD map with your DVD or CD players for listening to your favorite music.

The Pioneer Avic-N5 prompts direction through the speaker as it comes with a voice navigation facility so you do not need to look at the panel each time and can concentrate on the road. The system’s optical media includes CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD and DVD-R/RW. Also MP3, AAC and WMA files are there in the system. You can even have an optional USB input to give you access to memory storage and many other digital players. Its audio/video inputs allow you to not only connect to your gaming system but also to your plug- and-play satellite radio.

The dual zone operation provides entertainment to your back seat passenger through additional video monitor with DVD programming whereas the front seat person enjoys listening to his own choice of music. The Pioneer Avic-N5 comes with an optional Bluetooth adapter. The driver can use its hands free option. Its utility can be seen when your audio automatically goes mute when you receive a call at your number. The caller can be heard from your speaker of the car. You can also connect to your A2DP audio through your car speakers from your phone to give you yet another enjoyment source.

The optional XM NavTraffic service gives you traffic information through continuous broadcast and alerts you about traffic jams. It also suggests you alternate routes. With its Radio service you can have an access to great variety of music, sports channels and other content to keep you entertained all through the journey.  The Pioneer Avic-N5 definitely improves your driving pleasure with the most innovative features that keeps the driver well informed and takes care of his entertainment also. Your vehicle must have this navigation system to give you ultimate satisfaction on the move.