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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by homerjs
My guess would be yes. It's like that purchasing tech stuff pay premium for bleeding edge (newest) but can save a few bucks for leading edge (not newest).

I'm probably going to get this one. Should be good enough for at least a few years.

The 2014 update probably wont show up until January or February so the 2013 update won't be outdated if you get it by June.
They did the same sale last year when I bought the 2012 update which added a few more streets in my hometown. It was worth the update, but I'll pass this year since it can be costly updating constantly.

As for my canuck friends, Infiniti shops will charge an hour for updates with the HDD version (08-09) which came to about 100 bucks.
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by used2xb
Is it on sale because they're about to release a newer update?
No, the latest version was just released in April. They are released once per year. This is he newest version. It's not really on sale anyways. The update typically costa round $150. They just drove up the list price and offered a "sale".
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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Black Betty
Does anyone know for certain if one update can be purchased and installed on 2 different cars or would it have to be purchased twice?
Bought the update last year, installed it on the G, then tried on the EX, wouldnt work.
The first DVD is coded for your individual NAV ID.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
Bought the update last year, installed it on the G, then tried on the EX, wouldnt work.
The first DVD is coded for your individual NAV ID.
Have you put the DVD in your PC and looked around for config files that could be changed to work on any car?

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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:29 AM
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i thought the DVD was d/c'd? that you could only purchase the activation code online and bring it into the dealer for install..?
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DGGal
i thought the DVD was d/c'd? that you could only purchase the activation code online and bring it into the dealer for install..?
The activation code only applies to certain models that came equipped with a hard drive based navigation system. Specifically the 2007 -2009 sedans and the 2008 - 2009 coupes. All other years/generations are DVD based navigations.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by CRV_33
The activation code only applies to certain models that came equipped with a hard drive based navigation system. Specifically the 2007 -2009 sedans and the 2008 - 2009 coupes. All other years/generations are DVD based navigations.
michael, so all the newer models are DVD based??
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DGGal
i thought the DVD was d/c'd? that you could only purchase the activation code online and bring it into the dealer for install..?
2010+ models are installed by the vehicle owner via DVD's inserted into the head unit.
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Old Apr 25, 2013 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
Bought the update last year, installed it on the G, then tried on the EX, wouldnt work.
The first DVD is coded for your individual NAV ID.
This is why I won't be buying it. My '12 G and '11EX have the same system, and it should work for both. They just want to make sure you won't re-sell the discs after you buy them.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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There has to be a way to crack that and make it work on more cars. Someone needs to upload the first disc so we can look at it and try to break that open.

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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jmann
This is why I won't be buying it. My '12 G and '11EX have the same system, and it should work for both. They just want to make sure you won't re-sell the discs after you buy them.
It wont work, as I stated, the DVDs seem to be coded just for your NAV ID.
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Old Apr 26, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by TVPostSound
It wont work, as I stated, the DVDs seem to be coded just for your NAV ID.
I don't think* the dvds are coded for your nav id. The way I think the copy protection works is the license key that is sent to you when purchases is some hashed value based on the nav unit id.

So what one would need to figure out is the encoding algorithm of the license key.

*The reason I believe that, is it would be cost prohibitive to mass produce these dvds based on an individual key.
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Old Apr 27, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by g37guy01
I don't think* the dvds are coded for your nav id. The way I think the copy protection works is the license key that is sent to you when purchases is some hashed value based on the nav unit id.

So what one would need to figure out is the encoding algorithm of the license key.

*The reason I believe that, is it would be cost prohibitive to mass produce these dvds based on an individual key.
You are correct, I forgot about the key they sent!!
The key allows the NAV to open up for upgrade!!
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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Anyone here actually buy the 2013 update? I have a favor to ask.
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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Modme
Anyone here actually buy the 2013 update? I have a favor to ask.
I haven't yet but plan to in the next month or so. If you haven't found what you need by then let me know.
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