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Nolongerlost
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 Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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I'm assuming that the hardware within the x10 series Go units will support the new 7.x GPS software found in the new x20 Go units, so any one any idea just when this might be available as a (free?  ) update for a 510?
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tgold
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| Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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| Nolongerlost wrote: | | I'm assuming that the hardware within the x10 series Go units will support the new 7.x GPS software found in the new x20 Go units, so any one any idea just when this might be available as a (free? ) update for a 510? |
I'm confident the hardware will support version 7 software but I also doubt the v6 maps do. So it may be a free update at some point but only in conjunction with buying new maps that can work with Map Share.
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:37 am Post subject: Re: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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| tgold wrote: | | I'm confident the hardware will support version 7 software but I also doubt the v6 maps do. |
I disagree, I'm afraid.
Up to now ALL maps, however old, have worked with newer versions of software.
The reverse, is not true however... i.e a new map may need a new version of software. This was the case with v6 maps needing v6 software.
Obviously, if there is a feature built into new software (such as the road speed limit display) but an old map doesn't have that info, the feature won't work. |
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thebinman
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:40 am Post subject: |
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| But I'm guessing these will ship with v675 maps anyway |
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Andy_P
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: Re: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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Going back to the original question:
| Nolongerlost wrote: | | I'm assuming that the hardware within the x10 series Go units will support the new 7.x GPS software found in the new x20 Go units, so any one any idea just when this might be available as a (free? ) update for a 510? |
From the yourNAV News item on Mapshare
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At first, only the new GO 520 and GO 720 (shipped with NavCore 7) will be suitable for use with Map Share, but by the end of the third quarter of this year, a software update should also make Map Share available to users of ‘older’ GO, ONE (XL) and RIDER units. |
I would take the "Q3" with a pinch of salt going by TomTom's previous record, but it certainly looks like before Xmas. |
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tgold
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| Posted: Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:45 pm Post subject: Re: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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| Andy_P2002 wrote: | | tgold wrote: | | I'm confident the hardware will support version 7 software but I also doubt the v6 maps do. |
I disagree, I'm afraid.
Up to now ALL maps, however old, have worked with newer versions of software. |
I wrote that poorly. I too expect the v6 maps to work in some fashion with v7 software, but I doubt the features which will distinguish v7 from v6 software will be available until the maps are upgaded. In short, I foresee no benefit in upgrading with older maps.
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Tim Buxton
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:01 am Post subject: |
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| thebinman wrote: | | But I'm guessing these will ship with v675 maps anyway |
Guess again.
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Tim Buxton
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 12:02 am Post subject: Re: Version 7.x software for the Go x10 series? |
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| tgold wrote: | I too expect the v6 maps to work in some fashion with v7 software, but I doubt the features which will distinguish v7 from v6 software will be available until the maps are upgaded.
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That would certainly be a reasonable assumption.
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thebinman
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:56 am Post subject: |
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| Tim Buxton wrote: | | thebinman wrote: | | But I'm guessing these will ship with v675 maps anyway |
Guess again. |
2 map issues in 1 year? Wonders will never cease! (if true) |
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vroomfondel
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| Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: |
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| couldn't the Mapshare data be simply stored in an addendum file which newer software will scan? |
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