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Inspektor
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 Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:07 am Post subject: Tomtom vs pocket gps camera database? |
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Got myself a new Tomtom one xl yesterday (A big thankyou to this site for helping me with my chioce) I have just spent the last hour regeristing reading instuctions and trying to pay for subscription to the GPS speed camera database, checking rechecking,rechecking and recheking my details which were said to be incorrect. After 4-5 attempts I have been told this card can no longer be used as I have tried too many times!!!!!! :x I do not have another card to use.
I need these loaded on today, so my next choice is to use the Tomtom speed cameras. I would like to know (apart from cost)what is the difference between these two databases. Absalutely gutted!
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SpikeyMikey
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Hi and welcome 
It sounds as though you've been 'e-chequed' as explained on this help page http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=46471
Check it out and see if that is the case, it takes longer to clear.
The difference in databases is that this one is cheaper and updated more often, plus you get better backup and advice if things go wrong.
HTH
Mike
Edited once to answer second question Derrrrrrrr!!
Edited twice as after reading Mafts' reply I realised I hadn't read the first question properly either, you haven't been able to pay at all have you. Double Derrrrrr!!
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Daggers
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Have you backed up your device to your PC yet? If not, do it NOW! Use Windows Explorer, rather than TomTom Home to make sure that you get a complete backup.
The general feeling is that the TomTom camera database is not worth the cost or effort. Wait until your PGPSW subscription is cleared, then load this database. In the meantime, you do not "need" to load any cameras today - you can always drive more slowly instead!! |
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MaFt
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| Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Inspektor: have you tried using PayPal?
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Inspektor
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| Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for your help and replys.
| SpikeyMikey wrote: | | It sounds as though you've been 'e-chequed' |
I'm sure no transaction was made as it was telling me name or address or card details were incorrect.
| SpikeyMikey wrote: |
The difference in databases is that this one is cheaper and updated more often, plus you get better backup and advice if things go wrong.
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As I suspected, I downloaded the database from here nearly 3 years ago for my old Navman and swear it has saved my license 80 times over as I drive all over the country doing over 1k a week.
| Daggers wrote: | | Have you backed up your device to your PC yet? If not, do it NOW! Use Windows Explorer |
Yes first thing I did but only using Tomtom home. How do I do this with explorer? Plug it in to PC and copy everything to a folder? Or just certain files?
| Daggers wrote: | | you do not "need" to load any cameras today - you can always drive more slowly instead!! |
NO WAY! I drive flat out like a maniac everywhere I go...Not really  It's a paranoia thing,plus I will be showing it off to my brother later (trying to convince him he needs this same download). I'll use my 12v splitter and run my old Navman and new Tomtom together (should be good for comparison)
| MaFt wrote: | | Inspektor: have you tried using PayPal? |
For some reason all paypal payments I have made over the last year have been payed by E-cheque, So may as well send a cheque direct to PocketGPS.
Thanks again for everyones replys. :D
Be lucky.
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Inspektor
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| I can't find it now! Does anyone have a link for an address where I send a cheque to? Did I imagine it? or does it have to be through payal? |
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Darren
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| Inspektor wrote: | | I can't find it now! Does anyone have a link for an address where I send a cheque to? Did I imagine it? or does it have to be through payal? |
Even a PayPal eCheque would be faster than the post taking into account the weekend, threatened strike etc. If you credit your PayPal account with funds first the payment will always be instantaneous, just a thought?
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SpikeyMikey
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Try this page near the bottom, method 3 I think
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/subscription.php
Mike
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Daggers
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| Inspektor wrote: | | Daggers wrote: | | Have you backed up your device to your PC yet? If not, do it NOW! Use Windows Explorer |
Yes first thing I did but only using Tomtom home. How do I do this with explorer? Plug it in to PC and copy everything to a folder? Or just certain files? |
Backups made using TomTom Home have a reputation for being a little unreliable if you ever need to restore them.
So, yes, use Windows Explorer to copy everything from the ONE to a new folder somewhere on your PC. Make sure that your Folder Options are set to "Show Hidden Files and Folders" before you start, to ensure that you copy absolutely everything.
You may find it useful to repeat the exercise every 6 months or so (to a new backup folder) so that if the worst happens, you can retrieve all your settings POIs, Favourites, etc., rather than returning to the Out-of-the-box settings. |
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