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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Pocketgps wrote: | You DO have to remove the case, there is not hole in the outer moulding.
Yet another clever TomTom feature |
Doh! Now I see! The penny drops _________________ Darren Griffin |
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andyuk99 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 09, 2004 Posts: 56 Location: Kent
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:28 am Post subject: |
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It will generate more lost people ... |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:47 am Post subject: |
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TomTom do listen!
I have just been told that a forthcoming app update will see the return of UK PostCodes to the START.
The update will be available end of November through TomTom HOME. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Privateer Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20 Posts: 4914 Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Whilst it's good news that TomTom have announced that they will be supplying a 7 digit Post Code for the UK in a future upgrade, I wonder how many START users will actually upgrade!
As the START is a function deprived PND designed for first time users then I wonder how many of the target buyers will connect the START to a computer to get upgrades.
Regards, _________________ Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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True. Those who know it lacks them won't buy one, those who don't will neither know nor care as I bet many novice computer users will never update their devices anyway.
I'd hope that in time, UK versions will get the PostCodes included at production but I'll wager that's a way off with a lot of stock to clear first.
Still, it's better than nothing and at least any new owners who find their way to us can be told there is a solution in the offing. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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What about the ability to warn when approaching a POI, this is another vital function IMHO without it I still see the unit as a lame duck - Mike |
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Pocketgps Lifetime Member
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 2145 Location: Midlands, UK
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Posted: Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | What about the ability to warn when approaching a POI, this is another vital function IMHO without it I still see the unit as a lame duck - Mike |
I agree with you on that.
Come on TomTom pull your finger out
Do they not have any UK beta testers who point out these things. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:22 am Post subject: |
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Pocketgps wrote: | Come on TomTom pull your finger out
Do they not have any UK beta testers who point out these things. |
What a question! Can you even imagine anybody with a link back to TT not mentioning it? I am NOT a BETA tester, but the very first time I used this new device I'd find it didn't do postcode navigating and I'd be back to them like a shot. We've seen far too much evidence in the past that TT somehow manage to send out testing gear but then shut up shop and ignore any feedback from testers.
If I were a BETA tester, I'd have told them about this within less than 24 hours of receiving it and by now I'd be asking myself why I bothered. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
Two of them are obesiting!! |
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Philip Regular Visitor
Joined: 12/09/2002 14:25:05 Posts: 141 Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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Darren wrote: | The START omits 7-digit PostCode | The UK does not have 7-digit post codes. It has 7-character post codes. At most, 3 of the characters are digits. _________________ Philip |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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Philip wrote: | The UK does not have 7-digit post codes. It has 7-character post codes. At most, 3 of the characters are digits.[/color] |
Yes, thanks for that
You knew what I meant though and it's often (albeit I concede incorrectly) referred to as "7-Digit" even though we all know it's a mix of numbers and letters!
You win this weeks pedant award _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Philip Regular Visitor
Joined: 12/09/2002 14:25:05 Posts: 141 Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 6:02 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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Darren wrote: | You win this weeks pedant award | I'll add it to the trophy cabinet :-) _________________ Philip |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:28 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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Philip wrote: | At most, 3 of the characters are digits. |
Disappointingly, you are correct. But I wish you'd use ordinary black ink in the interests of legibility. You win this week's pendant award. _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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Philip Regular Visitor
Joined: 12/09/2002 14:25:05 Posts: 141 Location: Hampshire, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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DennisN wrote: | Disappointingly, you are correct. | Why, precisely, is this "disappointing"?
DennisN wrote: | [color=yellow]But I wish you'd use ordinary black ink in the interests of legibility. | I do realise that you are new here, but if it is beyond you to configure your browser to make the posting legible, then I would respectfully suggest that your time might be better spent on on one of the many forums which are dedicated to people who have low technical knowledge or ability.
DennisN wrote: | You win this week's pendant award. | I believe that Darren made the same comment about 3 hours before you did. It is regarded as polite to read the previous comments in a thread before commenting yourself - that way you won't risk repeating what somebody has already said, and looking extremely foolish in the process. _________________ Philip |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 2:07 am Post subject: |
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I'm not sure why people should have to adjust their browser just because you want to post in colour? Easier just to move on to the next topic.
And Phillip, I think you missed the subtle shift.... penDant... Now who looks a little foolish? |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2009 9:35 am Post subject: Re: TomTom START launched |
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Philip wrote: | It is regarded as polite to read the previous comments in a thread before commenting yourself |
But I do read them! As a Johnny come lately, it's a problem for me that it often takes me a good 3 hours and 30 minutes to read, inwardly digest and laboriously type a reply to a post - these new-fangled keyboards are a lot different from the dipping ink pens I'm more used to. I've heard there's a crafty way to view intermediate posts whilst writing a reply, but it took me so long to get to be able to cope with this forum at "simple" level (and I don't read manuals) that it escapes my failing memory most of the time. At other times, I decide that I'll double comment anyway, having put in 3 hours and 30 minutes of blood sweat and tears I hate to waste it.
Or maybe I just thought you should hear that it wasn't only Darren who thought you were a pedant.
Apologies for Andy giving you two Ls - he sometimes gives me only one N - outrageous, innit?
I can't read blue very easily. _________________ Dennis
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