Alpine NVE-P1 Navigation Introduction/Review Part One - Page 5

claud_Face · 07-21-2010

understandable reaction lol

mvalpreda · 07-21-2010

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Originally Posted by claud_Face

so i just called alpine and apparently a new update is coming out in 3 to 4 weeks for the nve p1

I got a replacement unit from them for the map out of date error and they told me a month ago that they were in beta with a new version of the software that should be out by now.

I somehow doubt it.

bunga · 07-21-2010

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Originally Posted by mvalpreda

I got a replacement unit from them for the map out of date error and they told me a month ago that they were in beta with a new version of the software that should be out by now.

I somehow doubt it.

How did you manage to get a replacement unit? When I called they said I had to send mine in and they would "re-program" it.

Did they give you a newer version?

claud_Face · 07-21-2010

ok guys i have a question i got the nve p1 without gps antenna and mic. So i got a antenna off ebay but now i doubt i got the right one. I also used to think the mic went into the nve p1 but now i read on maunal online that its for a gps antenna. so now im confused. I know theres a connection for an external gps antenna on my iva w505 and theres one on the nve p1? Idk i must be missing something very obvious here. ALso, what mic should i get a 2.5mm or a 3.5mm and where does that go lol? Im just confused and dont know. I still didnt receive the nve p1 which might help but if you guys know please help?

claud_Face · 07-22-2010

im good now ^ sorry bout that lol

mvalpreda · 07-26-2010

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Originally Posted by bunga

Did they give you a newer version?

I did get the V2 but it was much worse than my original unit. It would only lock into 4 satellites after 5 minutes and give me really bad accuracy. My original unit locks into 9 satellites in 20 seconds.

Needless to say I sent back the replacement unit. Hopefully we will be able to upgrade the software at home.

NDLBox · 07-28-2010

I sent in for the V2 upgrade, now most times I start the car the unit takes ~20 minutes to lock onto GPS.

I got a replacement unit off eBay since I voided the warranty on the first (don't ask) - same issue.

I think it starts after I pair my Blackberry Bold 9700 the first time.

These things suck. I would forget the GPS, just use it for BlueTooth and buy a Garmin but I don't think I could endure the ras I'd get from my girlfriend (I'm already hearing enough for my non-functioning Onkyo receiver).

mvalpreda · 07-28-2010

Maybe you can find a Version 1 unit. It has the map issue.....but I'd rather have that than getting to my destination just to have the signal finally lock!

NDLBox · 07-28-2010

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Originally Posted by mvalpreda

Maybe you can find a Version 1 unit. It has the map issue.....but I'd rather have that than getting to my destination just to have the signal finally lock!

Sounds like you had kind of the same issue... did you pair a phone before having the issue?

If they would let us change the firmware like their marketing materials promised I would roll back to v1.

Because of the NVE-p1 Alpine has joined Onkyo and Checkpoint on the list of tech products I will never again purchase - shame because the IVA-W505 itself is awesome.

bunga · 08-17-2010

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Originally Posted by NDLBox

Sounds like you had kind of the same issue... did you pair a phone before having the issue?

If they would let us change the firmware like their marketing materials promised I would roll back to v1.

Because of the NVE-p1 Alpine has joined Onkyo and Checkpoint on the list of tech products I will never again purchase - shame because the IVA-W505 itself is awesome.

Would be nice if "Lemon Laws" applied or a Lawyer would organize a class action suit.

Alpine basically out and out lied in their marketing materials, i their user manuals and on their web site!!!

claud_Face · 08-19-2010

so just talked to alpine again and the update is now finished they told me will be posted on website within next few weeks solid

bunga · 08-19-2010

Keeping my fingers crossed.

claud_Face · 09-02-2010

update is out

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.

bunga · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by claud_Face

update is out

Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.

Thanks for that!

tusk · 09-02-2010

Holy crap! It is suppose to get damn cold here tomorrow... guess I need to watch out for flying pigs tomorrow too!

Thanks for the heads up.

bodine · 09-06-2010

I ordered this on Friday September 3rd and never got an email confirmation from Alpine. I did print the paper receipt. I guess I will wait and see what happens....interesting!

tusk · 09-06-2010

Gonna wait until you get yous and post up your thoughts before ordering

JDM_Ej · 09-08-2010

Bout time.

JDM_Ej · 09-11-2010

Anyone get theirs yet? I'm curious as to the difference... or should I just go with the external NVE-M300.

bboyvek · 09-12-2010

This is very interesting, they want to get rid off all the defective units they sold over the passed years. This is not a software update they are doing, they are changing the units hardware as well, otherwise they would have you do the update yourself, a trained monkey can do a firmware update.

bodine · 09-13-2010

Well it arrived today, it came in a rather large box packed in a very dense foam cut out. Return shipping labels are included. Popped out old unit put it in the foam packing material and applied return *prepaid* shipping label and sealed the box with large blank white label (included)....now just need to drop it off at a UPS store.

Haven't driven any where using it yet. It has the same poor shaky female voice that has the same old pronunciation issues as before! Not much else to report at the moment if I discover anything exciting I will post back. This is probably worth the $99 dollars considering that on a previous small GPS that I had software upgrades were also 99 dollars.

Maybe in the future Alpine will actually offer down loadable updates as they originally promised but never came through with. These types of promises that companies make but don't live up to are the reason I will never buy another Alpine product again....even if Alpine comes out with a ground breaking product that is the undisputed best, I will not buy it because of this deceiving attitude!

Ampli5d · 09-14-2010

Kinda ironic that I just received V2 the day the map update was announced (and of course mine doesn't have the update) but I can say it does support and sync the Iphone 4

as well as sync the phonebook of an older Sanyo Katana that it didn't before.
Just an FYI, I called the canadian contact number and was told they have yet to receive any stock but took my contact info and that I should hopefully hear from them with the next week or two. Oh well, it'll give me a chance to maybe read a few reviews if the map update is worth the coin

FSUnoles · 09-16-2010

thank god i didnt pay for my p1 because now its just a paperweight and you wont find me dropping another dime on alpines nav
it looks like its windows 95

im still debating keeping the 505 but there isnt much out there that makes me want to go through the hassel

JDM_Ej · 09-26-2010

The NVE-M300 is a great unit to use instead of the P1.

tusk · 10-19-2010

My map update came yesterday. My v2 was becming flakey and locking up here and there, I hope this is better. It seems to boot a bit faster than the two previous versions. I haven't gotten to try out the maps yet, but it seems like there is a bit more details info in my neck of the woods.