TOMTOM NAV5

Robocop · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:15 am Post subject: TOMTOM NAV5

Now available.
Just done mine:)

Parky · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 10:31 am Post subject:

OK, I know I said I wouldn't, but just done mine :D
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lamplight · Regular Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2004 Posts: 130

Just done mine too; but unsure how we will upgrade software. I read now that the maps will come on a cd, but I had originally understood that the software for the programme (as well as for the maps) would be coming on an SD card. Anyone clearer than me on this (and that should include almost everyone!)?

Robin2 · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:10 pm Post subject:

If you read the upgrade details on their web site, it says the new program is also on the CDs
Robin

NickG · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 5:35 pm Post subject:

TomTom have said that a FREE version of this upgrade would be available shortly. Does anyone know the differences between the free version and the €59 version? I think the only difference (apart from the fact that you have to download the free version) will be that it doesn't include all the European maps - only the maps for your own country.

Hopefully this will be released soon. I'm surprised it wasn't released before the CD version.

iancjc · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:17 pm Post subject:

whatever tomtom have said it is very unlikely - read not at all likely - that you will be able to download ttn5 with a new map for nothing.

At best you maybe able to download the app and purchase the specific town maps that are available via the plus service.

There is no way new or old uk maps will be available for download (without a fee).

Ian
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lamplight · Regular Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2004 Posts: 130

NickG · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:27 am Post subject:

Quote from TomTom website:

soweezy · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:35 am Post subject:

doesn't the €59 include the maps ?[/code]
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NickG · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:41 am Post subject:

soweezy · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 9:45 am Post subject:

the European maps include UK
I very much doubt the free software download will include any maps
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Robin2 · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:28 am Post subject:

You won't be able to download maps - the only way you can get new maps is by buying the CDs. The good news is that for only 10 euros more than the GB upgrade last year you get the whole of Europe thrown in.
Robin

NickG · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 10:36 am Post subject:

Did TomTom actually tell you that, or are you just assuming? Please post your source which says you won't be able to download the UK map.

iancjc · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:23 pm Post subject:

you could turn this around and ask where it states that the maps will be free.

The reason everyone is sure that the map isn't included is simple...

money:

1. every download will cost tomtom via a license fee to teleatlas
2. 100mb downloads cost money to supply
3. giving something away for free is economic suicide
4. finally why should they give the maps away - you have what you paid for; ttn3 with uk maps.

I am sure that the app will be freely downloadable - all the updates for ttn3 are basically full versions minus the voices - but only so you can subscribe to the plus services and buy the specific city/region maps you want.

The plus map service doesn't make any sense otherwise - if they are providing street level maps of europe to everyone why would they then reprovide single city maps for download?

Answer: because some people have the app with NO maps?

To be honest 59 euro's is barely more than the cost of a couple of decent country atlas's - compared to all other gps companies this is an absolute bargain.

Ian
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NickG · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 2:37 pm Post subject: "Turn around when possible"

You're right. TomTom have done a big fat U-turn on the free upgrade (the words "turn around when possible" come to mind Smile

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