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Pioneer’s new AVIC-N5 GPS is one of the top GPS’ currently available, as it comes with many notable features. One of the notable features includes something called TeleAtlasFind the Perfect Route. There are two DVD’s that store Tele Atlas’s giant database of maps, which allows the driver to let the system calculate the optimal route for your destination. These DVD’s also contain information of 12 million POI’s in the U.S. and Canada.

One of the reasons why this GPS is one of the top GPS’ currently available, is it’s screen size as it comes with a big 7 inch TFT touch screen. The AVIC-N5 even comes with something called multi-color illumination, allowing the driver to match the screen color with the dashboard of the car, only in the colors of red and blue, however. Another cool feature is the ability of the GPS to connect with an iPod. There is an optional cable called CD-I200 iPod Direct Control, which is easy way to control all of your songs/videos on your iPod.

Pioneer also allows you to buy another optional cable called the CD-BTB200, which is a Bluetooth adapter. Using this Bluetooth cable, you can sync your phone and GPS together and speak to the caller using the GPS’ integrated microphone, and you can listen to the caller via the car speakers. If you so choose, you can even opt in copying your phone book to the GPS.

Furthermore, it’s HD Radio, Sirius Radio, and XM Radio ready. However, the Sirius Radio and XM Radio both require additional cables. The price for the AVIC-N5, is pretty expensive, $1300. However, if you are looking for a quality GPS that will provide many features and last a long time, you may want to consider investing in this.

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