Pointless Hard Drive?

[rv65]

It looks like M&Soft has confirmed the price of the update $200. This update will come out on 1.31.09.

 

[rv65]

I would assume that. Mapnsoft.com might sell the discs or sell a coupon for the discs. On the Sonata you update it and give them a device ID which spits out an activation code. You can't make copies of it and install it on more than one vehicle. VW does allow that with the RNS-510 touch screen navi unit. That one has a harddrive but uses a DVD to update it. Once you install the maps which takes about 1 to 3 hours you don't need it and you can resell it, copy it or give to friends but I don't recommend that.

Lexus and Infiniti are different. Infiniti you buy the $190 maps at navteq.com as usual and they give a coupon code where you go to your local dealer ship to redeem it. They then install the maps with their special diagnostic tool that has a USB to CF adapter. It takes about an hour to upgrade the map data. Lexus is similar but it costs $265 plus labor which is not included. it takes about 45 minutes to update any Lexus HDD NAVI system. It too requires their special computer that uses a firewire connection to update the maps.

Hyundai could use mapnsoft to sell a coupon for the map updates and the dealer could install it but they seem committed to having the user do it.

Hope this helps.

 

[SimpsonTide985]

One of the main reasons I've not taken interest in this car is due to the lack of music file ripping.

That's a dealbreaker for me and for so much car and value, one would think that such a feature would be included.

 

[Gambler]

Why? You can leave a thumb drive plugged in in the center console, you never see it and it just works. It would be a pain if I had to copy the stuff to the car. Just plug and go.

 

[aaronalistair]

can you plz post me the pic of the back side and the front side of the hdd or the dvd sound system or anything it is attached to. i can find it out from the ports if we can use it or not.