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AndyCr15 Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2004 Posts: 197 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:58 am Post subject: Upgrade from TT5 to TT6? |
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I realise this has probably been covered already, maybe someone can just provide a link to a thread already covering it, but what are the main benefits for TT6? I currently have TT5 on my SPV M5000 (JasJar) and don't really have any problems with it. Are there any ground breaking features in version 6 that I really should know about?
Thanks for any help _________________ TomTom 6 - SPV M5000 and WM6
Garmin Zumo 500 on Honda TransAlp
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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From what I have just read on the TT site there is no advantages for me personally.
Quote: | Realistic visual instructions: Visuals on your NAVIGATOR replicate road signs, making them easier to follow |
I prefer to look at the actual road signs.
Quote: | Pedestrian centric map: View your position using the special 2D map view which is fixed in one position and which can be zoomed in and out for better orientation when navigating on foot. |
I don't use mine for walking.
Quote: | Huge choice: TomTom NAVIGATOR speaks some 22 languages in over 50 different voices. |
I only need one language and I have that.
Quote: | Easy call handling: On-screen instructions remain visible while making phonecalls or receiving SMS messages. |
My PDA cannot connect with a phone and I don't need that anyway.
Quote: | TomTom HOME: Use TomTom HOME software to manage the files on your device (maps, etc), get new updates on your pc or Mac in advance, and much more. |
I don't need this.
Quote: | Pre-installed Safety Cameras database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed on your NAVIGATOR. Click here for more information. |
I use PGPSW database.
Quote: | Speeding alert: Alerts you that you’re speeding, even if you're not in navigation mode. |
I prefer to rely on road signs and my speedo.
Quote: | Clear & accurate spoken and visual instructions: Easy to follow, calm instructions given with plenty of notice mean that you can focus on your driving. |
I get this already, with TTN5.
That leaves the maps, which I assume will be updated but living not too far from Chatham, where they have made what was a one-way system back into a two-way, and not on TTN6 maps, I'll be sticking with TTN5.
I tried driving from Rochester Airport to home yesterday, via Chatham, and 'Jane' is now in a secure unit. :P _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
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oddsock Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: May 01, 2004 Posts: 706 Location: Monmouthshire
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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As I still use TTN3 but have tried TTN6 and was impressed with the way the later gave better instructions when two manouvers were close together, eg " At the end of the road turn right then take the second right".... the best the former did was .." Turn right then stay in the right lane"...is this new to TTN6 or did TTN5 do it ??
Dave _________________ TomTom one v1,tomtom one v 3,TT Start20,Garmin Oregon 300,Nuvi 300
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AndyCr15 Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2004 Posts: 197 Location: London, UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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TT5 does that already.
I think I'm with you Lost. It doesn't look like there's anything big enough to make me want to upgrade, especially as it sounds like TT6 is actually slower than 5... and my M5000 isn't on the supported list, I guess due to mine being landscape rather than portrait by default. _________________ TomTom 6 - SPV M5000 and WM6
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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I think I'll wait to see what comes of this AndyCr15.
Quote: | TomTom Map Updates
Last year we offered our TomTom GO, NAVIGATOR and MOBILE customers the opportunity to benefit from the Update Programme. From April/May until November 2005 many of our TomTom product owners upgraded to the newest application version and new street level maps.
Introducing a new map update program. Soon existing TomTom customers will be able to purchase the latest maps. Each map package also includes free updates to the TomTom software. |
_________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
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solara Occasional Visitor
Joined: 02/08/2003 04:42:33 Posts: 8 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:59 am Post subject: |
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TT6 loads a lot faster than TT5.
Supposedly the map info for TT6 will show the actual exit names, and not just the exit numbers.
TT6 now allows you to search for POI's around your current position, along your route, or around your destination - I'm pretty sure that's not in TT5.
If TT6 would allow you to input street name first instead of city, and state which freeway direction you need to take, and tell you which side of the street your destination is on - it'd be pretty close to perfect. |
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xda Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Park Gate
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:00 am Post subject: |
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TomTom V 6 take just under 4 seconds from the time you tap on the Navigator shortcut to showing the map view. _________________ Graham.
TT Go720, App:9.510(1234792.1) OS:842337
GPS: V1.20, Boot: 5.5279, Home: V2.9.5.3093
Map: Europe V910.4892
Map: Europe_Truck V870.3421, Kingston 8GB SD
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xda Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Park Gate
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:16 am Post subject: |
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Lost_Property wrote: | From what I have just read on the TT site there is no advantages for me personally. |
The POI limit has now gone up to 100. Also the spoken direction can be set to increase in volume as the vehicle speed increases.
It may not be a big improvement for those using V5 but the likes of me that were still using V3 the Western European version on DVD with the seamless maps was well worth the upgrade. _________________ Graham.
TT Go720, App:9.510(1234792.1) OS:842337
GPS: V1.20, Boot: 5.5279, Home: V2.9.5.3093
Map: Europe V910.4892
Map: Europe_Truck V870.3421, Kingston 8GB SD
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mgibbs Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 07, 2004 Posts: 48 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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I thought v5 increased the volume with speed too?
Mark _________________ iPaq 2210, TomTom 5.21, Holux CF100 gps cradle, Holux GPSlim 236, 512Mb CF card, 1Gb SD card. |
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | It may not be a big improvement for those using V5 but the likes of me that were still using V3 | Yes, I would have done the same in your position.
Quote: | I thought v5 increased the volume with speed too?
| Thats right, I have mine 'ticked'. _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
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xda Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2004 Posts: 1199 Location: Park Gate
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Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Lost_Property wrote: | Quote: | It may not be a big improvement for those using V5 but the likes of me that were still using V3 | Yes, I would have done the same in your position.
Quote: | I thought V5 increased the volume with speed too?
| Thats right, I have mine 'ticked'. |
Not having used V5 I wasn't aware of that, The other advantage was that I was able to transfer my V3 back onto my original XDA Which was originally registered on there and reactivate it and give that to my niece to use. _________________ Graham.
TT Go720, App:9.510(1234792.1) OS:842337
GPS: V1.20, Boot: 5.5279, Home: V2.9.5.3093
Map: Europe V910.4892
Map: Europe_Truck V870.3421, Kingston 8GB SD
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spenh01 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 19, 2006 Posts: 10
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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:39 am Post subject: |
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All these fancy additions that have been added to tt6 are great but at the end of the day a sat nav system is only as good as the maps it uses and i don't don't know if it just me but i seem to be coming accross more and more roads that just arn't mapped in tt6, did they update the maps when they released the new version?
i've been an avid fan of tom tom for the last few years and have took the plunge with every new upgrade/version they have done but tt6 has left me wondering why i bothered, their support couldn't confirm it would run on my m500 even though they say it works fine on the imate jam, but i still got it anyway, it works fine but the maps seem so out of date.
never thought i'd say it but i've ditched tom tom for navigator 6, not as slick or as smooth but the maps seem a lot more up to date, so far i haven't found a road not mapped in navigator |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I just wish there was an option to switch of the 'speeding' display.
It is convinced that the speed limit on the A1 Gateshead Western bypass is 30mph, it's not, it's 70mph! Granted that 30mph might be a reasonable average speed considering the congestion on this stretch of road, I find it distracting that it's flashing red at me when I'm doing 20mph under the speed limit! |
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spenh01 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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try going into change preferences, then status bar preferences and uncheck speed |
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MarkHewitt Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 16, 2004 Posts: 1077 Location: Chester-le-Street & York
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Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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To clarify, I'd like to get rid of the flashing warning that I'm speeding, but still maintain a readout of my speed. |
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