The Pioneer AVIC-X3 utilizes multiple sensor to get you pinpoint directions; not only it relies on a sensitive GPS receiver, but it also uses a 3D gyroscope as well as your cars speed sensor. This will definitely be of great use in tunnels or big cities where most buildings are high rise and block clear view of the sky.

Pioneer Avic X3 GPS
Other features of Pioneer AVIC X3 are traffic message channel compatibility, 1.5 million points of interest, and a dual-zone entertainment and communications system which lets the passengers in the back enjoy a DVD while you use it for navigation in the front.

Pioneer Avic-X3
Pioneer AVIC-X3 Specifications:
Main Features Pioneer AVIC-X3
Memory Navigation Yes
Map Type DVD ROM
Navigation Coverage 26 European Countries
Points of Interest (POI) 1.5 million
Touch Screen Operation Yes
Screen Size 7-inch (motorised)
Bluetooth Optional
Customisable Key and Display Illumination Yes
Multi-Sensor Navigation Yes
TMC Traffic Info Receiver Yes
Plays CD-R/RW, DVD Video, DVD-R/-RW, DivX, MP3, WMA, AAC
Dual Zone Entertainment Yes
Radio Yes
Voice Guidance Yes
Installation Type 1DIN, In-Dash
Anti-Theft Protection Yes
Removable Front Panel Yes
Dimensions 1-DIN
Navigation Features Pioneer AVIC-X3
Voice Guidance Languages 10 languages supported: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch / Flemish , Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese
Menu Languages 10 languages supported: English, German, French, Italian, Dutch / Flemish , Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Portuguese
iPod Compatibility Pioneer AVIC-X3
Battery charging Yes, from Generations April 2003 - August 2007
List browsing Yes, from Generations April 2003 - August 2007
Music playback Yes, from Generations April 2003 - August 2007
Video playback On iPod Video, generation October 2005
Expandability Pioneer AVIC-X3
RCA AV Input Yes
RCA AV Rear Output Yes
RCA Pre-Outs Yes
IP-Bus Control Yes
iPod Control Yes, with optional iPod cable CD-I200
USB Control Yes, with optional CD-UB100 adapter
Portable Device Connectivity Yes, with optional CD-RM10 cable
Bluetooth Telephony Yes, with optional CD-BTB200 adapter
Reverse Camera Input Yes, for the optional ND-BC2 cameras
Audio Pioneer AVIC-X3
MOSFET 50 W x 4 Amplifier Yes
Equaliser Yes
General Pioneer AVIC-X3
Wired Remote Control Ready Yes
Cellular Telephone Auto Muting Yes
Of course AVIC-X3 also has support various media files such as MP3, WMA, AAC, and DivX. You can also easily hook up your iPod too using an optional cable.

Pioneer Avic X3 in-dash GPS
There are other input options too; so you can even hook up camcorders and gaming consoles. Oh, Pioneer AVIC-X3 is also bluetooth enabled so you can control your phone hands free are use it to stream music.
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