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Old 04-23-2008, 04:15 PM
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Group buy?

$190/XX = cheap

Thats of course if its a simple flash card or something. Bit torrent is a good alternative too :-)
Old 04-23-2008, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by willizm
If it's going to cost that then I'm throwing it on a torrent site. Thats just ridiculous for a map update. Windows updates are free, Mac updates are free, Anti-virus updates are free. Why should this software not be a free update. It's not like an upgrade where you get additional functionality!!!! BASTARDS!!!
Even if the update itself is free, you are going to have to pay some Infiniti tech $120/hr to install it. Im sure they will bill you for 1.5-2hrs when it probably takes 1.5-2 seconds.

Lets face it, nothing is free anymore. But I do agree, the updates should be free, especially if you are still under factory warranty...
Old 04-23-2008, 07:36 PM
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This is what Zenrin customer service told me.

The update coming this May is version 07-08. So, if you already have it, you won't need it. Those that have version 06-07 and want to update your navigation; You will pay Zenrin for the update, $190, they give you an activation code that you will take to your Infiniti dealer who will install the update. He said you'll have to pay extra for the dealer to install it. For those who have version 07-08, another update will be available again sometime next year.
Old 04-23-2008, 10:35 PM
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how does one know what version one has?
Old 04-23-2008, 11:02 PM
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^^^ It's in your INFO menu somewhere... snoop around. I believe I have the 07-08 version already, oh well. What I really want is the full voice command list!
Old 04-24-2008, 02:00 PM
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I would never pay $190 for a stupid nav software update. Period.
Old 04-24-2008, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rrrevin
how does one know what version one has?
When one embarks on the perilous journey through one's navigation software, one must overcome many toils & snares and battle many a beast. The software tests even the most brute of heart. Then finally, one stumbles across the INFO, with their last breath they shall behold thy software version.
Old 04-24-2008, 02:27 PM
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I have the 07/08 version so I guess no update...sucks!!!!
Old 04-24-2008, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Romeo Xray
This is what Zenrin customer service told me.

The update coming this May is version 07-08. So, if you already have it, you won't need it. Those that have version 06-07 and want to update your navigation; You will pay Zenrin for the update, $190, they give you an activation code that you will take to your Infiniti dealer who will install the update. He said you'll have to pay extra for the dealer to install it. For those who have version 07-08, another update will be available again sometime next year.
That just sucks.....
Old 04-25-2008, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by bfranks
That just sucks.....
when i see your name i think of "beef franks" lol
Old 04-25-2008, 10:30 AM
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thats ****ed up
Old 04-25-2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DetroitG37Joe
When one embarks on the perilous journey through one's navigation software, one must overcome many toils & snares and battle many a beast. The software tests even the most brute of heart. Then finally, one stumbles across the INFO, with their last breath they shall behold thy software version.
lol, good one.
Old 04-26-2008, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DetroitG37Joe
When one embarks on the perilous journey through one's navigation software, one must overcome many toils & snares and battle many a beast. The software tests even the most brute of heart. Then finally, one stumbles across the INFO, with their last breath they shall behold thy software version.
awesome!
Old 05-09-2008, 11:41 PM
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GPS Version (06-07) - We Should get Upgrade

I seem to remember seeing something about this last year but can't seem to find it anywhere.

My G37 says the GPS map version is 06-07 which sucks 'cause I bought an '08 vehicle. A good friend of mine just bought an '08 EX and I checked his map year and it says 07-08. I know Infinti no longer provides updates and that it is handled through Zenrin which means we have to pay for updates. Has anyone approached Infinti yet for a free update somehow? If you have, I am VERY interested in hearing their argument for not doing it.

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Old 05-10-2008, 12:06 AM
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I have the same issue. Purchased in September 07 and have the 06-07 version. A friend at work liked the car so much that he purchased in February and has the newer update. I was originally told by the dealer that they would upgrade for free. He then later came back and said that they would charge. The update was suppose to be available first in April, then May, and now Zenrin's web site states fall/winter. When the update is finally available I intend to try for a free or reduce cost price.


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