Don't get me wrong, the AVIC-U220 does what it says it does, it just doesn't look like it's as update as it should be for 2012. It's dated and looks more like a GPS unit from a decade ago. The roads are just lines, and there's no effort made to embellish the experience. If you're hoping for something that will look like Google maps or anything your smartphone can deliver, keep looking, this is not the unit for you. You also can't enter information while the vehicle is on the move, even if the passenger's doing it, even with the handbrake bypass. It detects GPS movement and there's no way around it.

That being said, if all you care about is a device that will get you from point A to point B, the AVIC-U220 does the job. Knowing what I know now, would I buy it again? Nope. I'd spend the extra bucks and get a head unit with it's own nav.

The AVIC-U220 navigation has worked great for me ever sene I installed it. It is a little different to operate than the otther navigation unit that I had. But once you learn to operate it, it works great. No problems.

I would recommend it !

The Pioneer Avic-u220 is a pretty decent gps unit considering that it is my first one, but on my next purchase i will most likely get an all in one unit. The unit is very useful and I would reconmend it to anyone looking for a basic GPS unit.

The nav system works great. Easy to navigate and read. Very user friendly.

The technical representatives for Sonic have to be among the best in the world, to be able to understand my babbling (over the phone) as I described a minor problem I had with my U220. They were patient, professional and most technically adept. I was imediately sent a replacement and my problem was resolved. Customer care is paramount with Sonic and only the best treatment will ever be afforded there.

As for the unit; When I glance at my GPS I feel as if I am actually looking through my windshield, because of the screen size, resolution and dynamics. The accuracy in location and clarity in directions is without a doubt the best you will find.

Perfect unit, perfect seller and a tremendous support staff throughout this fine company. Look no further to buy.

I love it, it works great!

This gps sends me on wild goose chases. Buy the tom tom / sony, or the kenwood with Garmin for a real gps experience!

I got the U220 as an add-on GPS unit for my Pioneer AVH-P6300BT and they work great together. I took a 1500 mile trip using it about 2 months after I got it and found everything I wanted.

This product works great with the Pioneer radios.

I have had other gps devices before and this is hands down the worst one I've had. The interface is not too bad but not as slick as say a Tom Tom, where it really falls down is the add ons, there are no, I repeat no free map updates, pioneer seems to annually offer an add on that you can buy to update the maps. Poi's is another thing, mine came with a offer for free points of intrest update (downloadable), I have placed three orders for it, several phone calls to pioneer, and still have not got the bloody download.

Another point that is just dumb is that you cannot program the device unless you are stopped with the e-brake on, this does not take into account that you may have passengers that are doing it for you, you can do favorites at least though.

Not updateable without an expensive update, weird interface, add on apps seem to be non existent (in Canada anyways), if your planning on a deck and u220 purchase I would skip this one and go for a name brand gps add in like Garmin or Tom Tom.

Good buy, but navigation could be better.

Map updates per year cost $130 :(

I have used the product 10 times and out of the 10 only 6 times has it had the address i was looking for. All Pioneer will tell you is that you have to be 100 percent correct with the address. Even then it wouldnt work. I would not buy this product.

Though I didn't absolutely need a GPS, I figured it would make sense to buy the unit and get it installed simultaneously with the Pioneer AVH-P4200DVD and Sirius radio adapter. The unit has basic functionality found in most GPS units but not much more. Biggest disappointment was that it did not have a built-in speedometer as even my cell phone GPS does.

This GPS unit integrates well with the Pioneer head units. Easy to use and navigate. Somewhat different from Garmin but integrated with the dvd units. If you use a tom tom or something other than Garmin, you'll love this add on.

Pro: It does it job, pretty fast updates to driving conditions.
Cons: The options take some time to get used to and it was hard at first to find out where to go to edit the driving options.

I test it for the first time going home, it showed me a long way to get home, but i ignored it and drove home the way i wanted to. Next day i tested it again, and the second time around it showed me the right way, so i am not sure what that was all about, it might have learning ability, that would be awesome. I had this for 1.5 years now.

I would recommend this unit to anyone who is looking for a quality system for a great price. Bought two of them. One was for me (a low-end user) with the steering wheel controls and XM. The other was for my 17 year old son who pushes the sound system to its max. We are both very satisfied with the Pioneer system.

Well let me start off by saying next time I purchase a deck it will probably be a navi deck. This deck is pretty sweet I will list pros and cons.

Pros:
-you get navi in your car
-it is pretty accurate and the deck zooms in when you are turning a corner which for some intersections this function becomes so valuable
-price is pretty good

cons
-I wish it would tell you the address at all times or atleast when you get there, you input the address but then you never see it again
-some highways it will tell you to get off and then throw you back on the highway
-overall its pretty cool and I like it

I do recommend.

Updates location on map very slow.
Getting updates to map information is difficult.
Detail on map is good.

Works well with the Pioneer Unit