Acura TL Navigation Dvd

http://Acura-TL.autoboardz.com/month-Honda-Acura-navigation-DVD-updated-ftopict178296.html (What month do Honda / Acura navigation DVD's get updated?)
I have a 2005 Honda Navigation DVD (orange v3.4, I think) in the factory system in my 2005 Accord. I am looking for updated road maps, and tested in a dealership that the 2006 DVD has some major highway revisions in my area (Boston), but not all of them. I am debating on whether to wait for 2007 o..
« : They do not seem to be on a fixed schedule, but generally appear in the late fall or early winter. At this point I would wait. John »
« The navi dvd get updated (such as it is) between Oct and Dec of any year. The data base updates are dubious at best. I would wager 90% that what ever you would like to see in the update, will not b.. »
« TomP: I agree with that. I bought one update for our '03 Accord in '05 and was disappointed by how out of date the information still was. I would never bother with annual updating. Maybe once eve.. »
« The whole DVD thing is a rip-off. $200+ makes $3 a gallon look very reasonable. I just bought a newly-released Garmin c530 nav unit for $493 shipped. It has version 8 maps (from the same vendor th.. »

http://Acura-TL.autoboardz.com/navigation-upgrade-06-system-ftopict234388.html (navigation upgrade for '06 system)
Hi, I called Acura and was told the charge for an updated map is something like $200. Is the software specific for Acura, or can I go on-line to find it cheaper? If the later, what should I be searching for? This is for an '06 TL. Thanks! Eddie g
« Hi Eddie, I have a 2004 TL and recently upgraded to the new DVD. I am not sure it was worth the cost of nearly $200. It is quite easy to install. Simply remove the old DVD and insert the new on.. »
« Makes the $75 upgrade disc for my Garmin seem pretty reasonable. "Larry in AZ": »
« Go to the Alpine/Acura web site here: Right now they are on sale, at least for my 2005 TL. I just bought the update for $149 plus $6 shipping. They are out of stock right now but anticpate shipp.. »
« "Larry in AZ": None of which effect the information on the DVD - it's just maps with some metadata. I can't believe the Zagat guide costs that much, but maybe it does. -- Nick Cassimatis »