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DuncanKillin Occasional Visitor
Joined: Feb 07, 2009 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject: 520 and 8GB SDHC Card |
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I've just received my first Tomtom 520 but haven't updated the application or maps yet due to the imminent upgrade due soon.
I'm just wondering if the 520 will now write to a card through TTHome (without a card reader) and if anyone has tried using a 16GB or higher card.
Cheers
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dhn Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 08, 2007 Posts: 2544 Location: Toronto CANADA
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Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Firmware 8.3 allows for the use of sdhc cards in excess of 4 gigs without needing a card reader. _________________ David |
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MrT Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 14, 2003 Posts: 2143 Location: Surrounded by A1, M1 & M25
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Why are you holding back from updating the application, you can update this as often as you like? There is not expected to be any new release in the immediate future, unless any beta testers here know otherwise.
As for the map, with a new map due in the next few days it is sensible to wait but if you wait until day 30 and find it does not work, you will not get much help from TomTom as by the time they get round to looking into it, they will say the latest map guarantee has expired.
If you got your timing wrong and intend taking out the map update service, the penalty would be less than £7, I got it wrong. Hardly worth worrying about. _________________ Drivelux |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:35 am Post subject: |
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MrT wrote: | unless any beta testers here know otherwise. |
And if they knew the NDA would prevent them from telling you
I use an 8GB SDHC card made by Peak in the 720 and it works great, it is a class 6. The class denotes the speed, the higher the number the better the card for read/ write speed.
I also have a couple of the Micro SD cards with a 6GB capacity made by SanDisk, they are supplied with an SD carrier and these work in the x20/ x30 units with no issues, I can also use these in the 940 by dropping the adaptor
You can use a 32GB card in the device if you really want to push the boat out - Mike |
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DuncanKillin Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info Mike......that means not having to bother connecting/charging/carrying the iPod.....one less gadget to worry about.
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Duncan |
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Trevor1234 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Apr 30, 2005 Posts: 810 Location: Milton Keynes
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hi mikealder
If my memory serves me correctly up until a few months ago wasn’t there a snag if one used a card over 4Gb. Something about one couldn’t write to it or something along those lines. Has that issue been overcome or am I mistaken?
I have no use for a large card and doubt if I ever will but I am interested in keeping up with the plot. _________________ Tomtom Go 720.
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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There used to be an issue with the larger capacity cards over 4GB, but one of the few things Navcore 8,300 has actually fixed is this one, so you can now use the higher capacity cards without an issue - Mike |
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Trevor1234 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Apr 30, 2005 Posts: 810 Location: Milton Keynes
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2009 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Mike.
So, v8.300 was a success as far as that issue was concerned. That makes it even more puzzling that the two other problems came into existence yet went undetected (stutter/refresh) until released upon the general public.
Delight must have turned to dismay at Tomtom HQ. _________________ Tomtom Go 720.
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KerrAvon Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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there is still a limit, i took the 16gig card out of my Creative Zen and my 520 ignored it compleatly and i do have upto date firmeware |
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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: Mon Feb 09, 2009 12:40 pm Post subject: |
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KerrAvon wrote: | there is still a limit, i took the 16gig card out of my Creative Zen and my 520 ignored it compleatly... |
You may well have a problem with that particular card, but there is NOT an 8GB limit.
From TomTom:
Quote: | SDHC: Secure Digital High Capacity (4 GB and higher - make sure you're using the latest application version to use cards of 8 GB or more) |
Have you tried re-formatting it?
TomTom again:
Quote: | When you buy a new memory card you don't need to format it before installing maps. New memory cards are formatted to FAT 32 by default, which is the correct format for use in TomTom navigation devices. |
Both TomTom quotes from HERE
(Edited once: only to sort out quotes)
Last edited by Andy_P on Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:42 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Rick-uk Lifetime Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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I just received an ownbranded 16gb SD HC from play.com and it sees and plays that alright |
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DuncanKillin Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Great.......I was just looking at that one myself.....thanks for the tip.... |
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