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alaScore 80

60 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 60 reviews of Pioneer AVIC-S1. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and screen. The performance and price also get good feedback. The reliability and route planning get negative opinions. Opinions are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Pioneer AVIC-S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pioneer AVIC-S1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Pioneer AVIC-S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pioneer AVIC-S1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 20 user reviews of Pioneer AVIC-S1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.com. Views about the design and size are generally positive. The price and performance also get good feedback. There are some negative opinions about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the maps and durability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Pioneer AVIC-S1

 

Pioneer is heating up the competition in the shirt-pocket GPS category at a nice low price.

Sensitive GPS receiver. Compact. User-configurable display options. Simple data input. Screen viewable in bright sunlight. Multisegment trips.

Lacks turn-by-turn list for planned routes. POI database not searchable by name and lacks phone numbers for integration with Bluetooth hands-free phone function.

The Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS sports an attractive set of features at a low price, but a few shortcomings leave us still wanting a Garmin nüvi 360.

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Craig Ellison (pcmag.com)

Pioneer AVIC

 

When you think about Pioneer Electronics navigation systems, you generally think of the high-end, large screen in-dash units that are permanently installed in your car. Pioneer is out to change that perception with the introduction of its new AVIC-S1...

Sensitive GPS receiver. Compact. User-configurable display options. Simple data input. Screen viewable in bright sunlight. Multisegment trips.

Lacks turn-by-turn list for planned routes. POI database not searchable by name and lacks phone numbers for integration with Bluetooth hands-free phone function.

The Pioneer AVIC-S1 GPS sports an attractive set of features at a low price, but a few shortcomings leave us still wanting a Garmin nüvi 360.

Aug, 2006
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Pioneer AVIC-S1 Portable GPS Navigation System Review

 

As well as its range of in-dashboard GPS navigation and entertainment systems (AVIC-Z1, AVIC-N3, AVIC-D2 and AVIC-D3) Pioneer have a portable GPS navigation product, the AVIC-S1. Although designed to be portable, the AVIC-S1 does come with a suction...

Feb, 2007
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Consumer review (viewpoints.com)

AVIC-S1: An Excellent Navigation Device ”

 

AVIC-S1: An Excellent Navigation Device

Mar, 2010
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Where is an updated map???

 

Have owned for 2 years - often takes me out of the way.  Wants to take me off of interstate onto secondary road, then back on interstate again regardless of fast route/short route setting.

Looks nice

No map updates

May, 2009
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

The worst GPS I have ever owned but it sure does look nice!

 

In opening, I have owned 3 Garmin models, a Lowrance, and a MIO. I know what works and what doesn't and I know what to expect, in general.

Awesome looking unit, great bright screen, nice leather case

Terrible routing, POI database is pathetic, awful customer service

Dec, 2007
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

GPS PIONEER AVIC-S1

 

FOR THE MOST PART THIS IS A GOOD GPS FOR THE PRICE. I DID MY RESEARCH FOR A COUPLE MONTHS BEFORE PURCHASING & IT SEEMS FOR THIS PRICE RANGE THIS GPS IS THE BEST YOU WILL GET. I ACTUALLY FOUND MINE ON EBAY FROM A POWER SELLING. WITH S&H TOTAL WAS...

EASY TO USE-GREAT PRICE-TELL ME WHEN MY TURN IS APPROCHING

ONLY 500 WAYPOINTS (MANUAL IS VERY VAUGE)

Dec, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

AVIC-S1 a Disappointment

 

I purchased my Pioneer after reading the very limited, but positive, reviews. Yes, it is easy to use; however the database is VERY inaccurate in Central Texas and in Western Oregon. The device turned me improperly on numerous occasions; several times...

Fairly easy to use and bought from Hooked On Phonics at a good price

Very poor software that is not dependable. Promised software upgrade has not been

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

If you can find a better GPS for $350, I'd like to know where!

 

Brief History of GPS

Inexpensive, attractive, very portable, easy to use, provides pedestrian directions

No turn-by-turn list of directions, screen is on the smallish side

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Pretty Good

 

Just spent ten days touring Nova Scotia using the Avec S-1 GPS. On the whole I was very pleased with it's performance. It navigated me flawlessly through and around Quebec, Montreal and Ottawa. Montreal would have been a nightmare without it as it was...

Ease of data entry

NBG in mountains

Sep, 2006
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