Pioneer AVIC N5 - navigation system with DVD player, LCD monitor and radio

Description: The Pioneer AVIC N5 is an 8-channel, general purpose global positioning device.Compared to other general purpose GPS receivers on the market, it is expensive at around $1,190.

Pros: Provides verbal navigation instructions.Utilizes WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology to achieve an error margin of 3 meters or less.System includes TeleAtlas United States and Canada.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A general purpose GPS receiver, suited for typical tracking and positioning tasks.Has an external antenna which is preferable for situations where open sky is limited.

Value: In general, this GPS receiver's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.However, device is covered by a 1 year warranty.

Suggestions: This GPS device has only internal memory.If you plan to store many trips or add base maps, you may wish to consider a unit that has removable storage media.

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• Manufacturer: Pioneer North America
• Part Number: AVICN5

• GPS System

• Receiver 8 channel
• Voice Navigation instructions
• Antenna External
• Software Included TeleAtlas United States and Canada

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 1 year warranty

Pioneer North America

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/
• Address: 2265 E. 220th St.
  Long Beach, CA 90810, , .
• Phone: 310/952-2111