Okay... Here's what I've learned;

The unit supposedly can be patched with a software upgrade or patch from the manufacturer, which means it most likely can be an easy fix. {We'll see about that Monday morning... }
Plus, and this is a biggie; the Nav unit CAN read home PC burned CD's!
If you have iTunes or RealPlayer installed on your computer, change the settings to include "CD Text" when burning.
For whatever reason, MusicMatch's software is incompatible with the reader on the Nav, but hey, iTunes and Real are free downloads, and if you have an iPod, you can rip your tunes directly from the same library!