Pioneer AVIC D2

Pioneer AVIC D2
alaAverage 2.9

8 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the screen and usability, but many are critical about the performance.

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On average, users rate this product 57/100.

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Pioneer AVIC-D2 Dashboard GPS Navigation and Entertainment System Review

 

The AVIC-D2 is a classic example of the current trend of convergence in consumer electronic devices. Pioneer market it as an automotive GPS navigation system however, it is a generously featured, all-round entertainment system product as well. The...

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Amazon review summary for the Pioneer AVIC D2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of the Pioneer AVIC D2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

43% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Avic D2, a total waste of Money!!!

 

Avic D2, a total waste of Money!!!

I purchased my Avic D2 in 2006 and by 2007 I started noticing the touchscreen would not respond when inputing certain letters on the right side of the screen (R,T,Q). Then the space bar would not respond either. In time I could not use most of the...

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AVIC-D2 is too buggy

 

AVIC-D2 is too buggy

I've owned AVIC-D2 for 3 yrs now and I am very disappointed with this buggy product. First is the navigation, the navi will not let you enter the longitude and latitude for off-road use, my 10 yr old Garmin even in b&w screen can do that without a...

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Poor navigation , buggy software with expensive updates.

 

Poor navigation , buggy software with expensive updates.

I have owned this for about 2 years, and paid far more. Even at these lower prices, I strongly recommend against this product. Although the screen is beutiful, the interface is clunky and slow. The navigation does not direct you to the destination with...

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It will get you there if you have a lot of Gas

 

It will get you there if you have a lot of Gas

Routing on the Pioneer units really needs some work. I have a $400 Garmin that works way better. Mine will have me pass the road i should have turn on only to have me make a u turn and back track on the same road i was on and for a few miles only to...

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Finally, I won't get lost

 

Finally, I won't get lost

I have an AVIC-D2 as a replacement to an AVIC-D1 that went bad. I did notice some improvement in the D2 over the D1, for example, during navigation, it'll display at the top of the screen which lanes you can be in. (sometimes only right lane exits,...

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Finally, I won't get lost

 

Finally, I won't get lost

I have an AVIC-D2 as a replacement to an AVIC-D1 that went bad. I did notice some improvement in the D2 over the D1, for example, during navigation, it'll display at the top of the screen which lanes you can be in. (sometimes only right lane exits,...

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AVIC-D2

 

AVIC-D2

Easiest navigational unit I have ever installed. There is NOT a hideaway "brain" on this unit. Total install time was 90 minutes. I am not a certified installer, but I have installed numerous complete systems. The unit itself is very easy to use. I...

Product Specifications

Pioneer's AVIC-D2 is Pioneer's newest navigation system, designed to be easy to use as well as easy on the eyes. The large 6.5-inch display panel is easy to read, the touch panel provides intuitive operation, and the layout delivers user-friendly operation by positioning the basic control keys around the screen for easy reach. The unit is designed to fit into many modern vehicles with a "factory-fit" style, melding unobtrusively into the vehicle dashboard. Of course, the AVIC-D2 provides a full media experience with AM/FM radio, CD, MP3 and WMA, and more. Additionally, the system is ready to deliver detailed traffic information for major cities in conjunction with the XM NavTraffic service and an optional XM Radio tuner.

Car AV System

Functions:CD player / GPS navigation system / LCD display / Radio tuner
System Control Bus:IP-Bus / AV-Bus
Type:Navigation system with DVD-ROM, CD player, radio and LCD

CD System

Car CD System Type:CD player
In-dash Unit Capacity:1CD
MP3 Playback: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.5in
Height:4in
Weight:6.4lbs
Width:7in

DVD

Car DVD Type:Navigation system with DVD-ROM drive

GPS System

GPS Navigation:GPS receiver

Header

Manufacturer:Pioneer
Model:D2
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Pioneer AVIC

Monitor

Diagonal Size:6.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):16.5cm
Form Factor:In-dash unit integrated
Image Aspect Ratio:16:9
Type:LCD monitor

Radio

Car Radio Type:Radio tuner
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