Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS Navigator

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 4.1 x 3.5 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FTOEEE
• Item model number: AVIC-S1
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,084 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 2, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Never get lost again with the Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS navigation system. Compact, versatile, and easy to use, this pocket-sized portable navigation system with 2 GB of memory comes pre-loaded with map data of the United States and Canada. Stylishly thin, the AVIC-S1 is easily transferable from car to car. The built-in SiRF Star III GPS and antenna provide fast and accurate positioning, and the rechargeable battery can run six hours between charges. With its multiple search functions, bright and clear 3.5-inch LCD display, and built-in Bluetooth wireless technology for safe operation with any compatible cell phone, the AVIC-S1 has the power to transform every trip you take behind the wheel.

Able to provide reliable route guidance with a host of advanced functions, the AVIC-S1 lets you receive navigational information by display or voice guidance via the built-in speaker, and you can make your choice of three languages-- English, French, or Spanish. You can also quickly access map and menu options and scroll through your commonly-used features. Or take advantage of the built-in microphone and speaker to make and receive phone calls hands free with your compatible cellular phone. Whether you're planning a vacation or hurriedly deciding on the best route to a new restaurant, the simple and intuitive design with touch panel control and scroll wheel makes this system a snap to operate.

What's in the Box
AVIC-S1 GPS navigation receiver, windshield holder, mounting bracket, stylus, AC power adapter, car power adapter, USB cable, carrying case, DVD map, user's manual, quick start sheet, quick start guide, and registration sheet.

Product Description

Never get lost again with the compact, versatile, and easy-to-use AVIC-S1 from Pioneer. This pocket-sized portable navigation system provides reliable route guidance with a host of advanced functions for superb convenience and ease of use. Stylishly thin, it is easy to move from car-to-car or to take with on trips. The built-in SiRF Star III GPS and antenna provide fast and accurate positioning, and the rechargeable battery can run 6 hours between charges. With its multiple search functions, bright and clear 3.5â¿¿ LCD display, and built-in Bluetooth wireless technology, itâ¿¿s the perfect first time or replacement GPS navigation unit.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice but missing some features., October 12, 2006

By	Mark (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

First I would like to say that this GPS looks great and is small and compact. The screen is extremely bright. And is made by a reputable company: Pioneer. Here's how I break down this GPS:

PROS:
case looks great, high tech and modern
the screen is very bright
fast SIRFstar III gps reciever
built in lithium battery
has a variety of interesting wallpaper on the menu screens
only 7/10 of an inch thick
lightweight at 7 ounces
hardware buttons: Menu, Map and unusual scroll wheel
bluetooth for handsfree calling and answering
has great carrying case, AC power cord, car cord included
made by pioneer: one of the worlds top technology companies

CONS:
has a limited amount of POI (1.5 Million total for US and CANADA) compared to millions more with others such as tomtom and garmin
silly POI categories such as car dealerships
no phone numbers on POI
unsatisfactory battery life (I only get about 2-3 hours at half brightness)
windshield mounting kit vibrates the device while driving
small fonts on info such as miles to next turn
screen touchscreen is not as responsive as tomtom gps'

Conclusion: I am satisfied with this unit even with its shortcomings. I find myself using my tomtom 300 for long trips and using this device for shorter trips and walking around town. All in all its a beautiful device. Recommended if you can find it for $400 or less

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product, October 16, 2006

By	D. Niemann (Glenview, IL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just bought the Pioneer Avic-S1 and absolutely love it. I looked at several othe portable GPS products and for the price you can't beat this. It worked right out of the box and knew my location. Easy to use and love the different views of your route. If you go a different way the GPS will recalculate the route and give you the correct directions. The size is perfect and easily fits in my purse. I like that I can take it with me and use it in a different car if I want. I purchased for $329 and the other models sell for $500 or more.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars AVIC-S1, March 28, 2007

By	Navman (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

Negatives:
- Very poor routing software. Takes you off the freeway onto local roads when the freeway would be much, much faster. Doesn't matter whether you have 'fastest route' or 'shortest route' selected.
- No turn list. I'd like to be able to preview all of the turns on my route BEFORE I start navigating to that route.
- Postition updating is slow and, at least on my unit, inaccurate by tens of feet. I'll pass an intersection and the unit's display shows I haven't even gotten to it yet.

Positives:
- Price - I paid only $280 shipped
- Small size, good mounting to the windshield.
- Accurate maps

If I were to buy again, I'd try a different brand as the routing algorithm is a show-stopper for me. I'm comparing this to my built-in Nav system in my Lexus LS430 and the Lexus blows the doors off this unit in all areas. 'Course it's much more expensive.