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Darren
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| mrfreeze wrote: | I've bought 2 refurbs now, a 720 & 920.
With the 720 the LMG didn't work straight away, but after the call to TT and then emailing the receipt i got it.
The 920 worked first time, no calls, just LMG.
Both units didn't require any voucher! |
Interesting, I'm only quoting what TomTom told me in answer to a specific enquiry on refurbs recently.
Perhaps TT NA handle things differently?
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topgazza
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| Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thats my understanding as well. According to TT, I spoke to them this morning, you get one one map update with all refurbs done by them. They seemed a bit confused but I surmised from what they said that once you log onto home it all works from there...but again, to give them a call if it didn't. Not sure if there is an actual physical voucher as such.
If there is an LMG then I won't argue......
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topgazza
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OK. Now this is getting silly...in a nice way.
totalPDA selling TT720 for £114 delivered....enter this code at checkout
find-satnav-deals
No that really, really is a bargain.......methinks...stunning. And assuming TT give the map update "voucher when you logon its a no brainer. In fact as I have no brain I really have ordered it this time
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| Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 12:57 am Post subject: |
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| topgazza wrote: | OK. Now this is getting silly...in a nice way.
totalPDA selling TT720 for £114 delivered....enter this code at checkout
find-satnav-deals
No that really, really is a bargain.......methinks...stunning. And assuming TT give the map update "voucher when you logon its a no brainer. In fact as I have no brain I really have ordered it this time |
I'm also looking to order the same unit from them.... but all hinges on updating the maps for free 1st time.
Let us know if it comes with or allows you to update the maps in any way.... |
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mikeshe
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:26 am Post subject: |
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| Once you update your map (if you can), the write up says you can have IQ Routes. Are you able to have Lane Guidance as well just like the 730? |
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:44 am Post subject: |
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| Yes it will, but MAKE SURE you update the software to v8 FIRST, otherwise you won't get offered the v8 map. |
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mikeshe
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| Andy_P wrote: | | Yes it will, but MAKE SURE you update the software to v8 FIRST, otherwise you won't get offered the v8 map. |
Thanks Andy. Are the early problems of not being able to use the handsfree sorted out or are they still present? |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: |
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| No idea, I'm afraid. There are so many variables involved. What problems exactly? |
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mikeshe
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| Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:04 am Post subject: |
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| Andy_P wrote: | | No idea, I'm afraid. There are so many variables involved. What problems exactly? |
Can't quite remember now, it wasn't long after the 720's came out. I think people were having problems hearing the person on the other end and a lot of buzzing and / or distortion. |
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garyvine
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| Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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Got a 720 from TotalPda £114 and can confirm I could fully update to latest maps without voucher. Although there is a latest map guarantee code in the box.
Also got a TMC receiver for it from Amazon for £18 inc postage so quite a bargain.. |
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mrfreeze
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| Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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A friend of mine just got a 720 from Radio Shack (refurb) and he was able to take advantage of the LMG.
It did originally say expired but after emailing the receipt they placed it in his account for download.
I helped him do this and one thing i did find out is, the vouchers with the code on are no longer used. If you follow the link on the voucher, the page it brings up informs you they are no longer used and please use the LMG function within Home.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:09 pm Post subject: Total PDA price dropped and free shipping |
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Just ordered a 720 today from TotalPDA which they're advertising at £118.43 inc VAT with an alternative mount, or at £114.99 inc VAT with the standard mount only. Both refurbs of course. If you go through http://www.satnav-discounts.co.uk and enter the code they give, you'll get free shipping. Yay!
Now all I need to do is to fathom out this software upgrade and map upgrade...
Anyone done this successfully? Tips? |
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topgazza
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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Got my 720 today from totalPDA.
Packaged as new in Tom Tom boxes and cellophane wrapped...and the device looks the same shiny and new. Top quality from that point of view. Currently charging up but it too came with the LMG voucher but I will upgrade tonight or tomorrow if I run out of time.
So far.....not turned on of course...very impressed and a bargain price.
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colin_thames
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Hi Topgazza
I'd be interested to hear how you do the upgrades, in what order, and what version of the OS you use and how well it works.
Am expecting to get my 720 tomorrow.
Cheers
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| Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| colin_thames wrote: | Hi Topgazza
I'd be interested to hear how you do the upgrades, in what order, and what version of the OS you use and how well it works.
Am expecting to get my 720 tomorrow.
Cheers
Colin |
Connect device to PC with supplied USB cable.
Make a full back up, including hidden files to a folder you make and name appropriately, ie new out of the box date xxxx. (using explorer NOT HOME BACKUP)
No need to previously install Home as the unit will direct you to install it.
After Home is installed use help to check for Home updates, should be up to date if fresh install.
Once Home is running, should offer you an update to v8.3 application follow this. It may have to update to a v7xx first depending on how old the application is that it came with.
When you get to v8.3 installed, then and only then go to TOOLS and use LMG to get latest map.
Be warned it can take a while to load the map so don't do it expecting to go out with your new toy in 10 mins.
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