What is the 'latest map' version?

Nigel42 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 05, 2007 Posts: 51

Hi

I purchased the latest map deal (new! map and quarterly updates etc) back in October 2008 and im not sure if I have the current latest map
My 720 is showing Map as Western Europe v815.2003.
The reason I ask this is due to be constantly being taken down routes and turns that are years old!!

So I just checking that TT have sent me (for what I've paid for) their latest map promise.

Thanks

mikealder · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

That is the current latest map for your device, you are using the "Fastest Route" option and not "Shortest Route" as this can make a considerable difference to the actual route offered by the device.
Where in the country are you located though if its so bad? - Mike

Nigel42 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 05, 2007 Posts: 51

Hi

I am based in London and work manly central London.

I wasnt aware of the differance between 'fastest' and 'shortest'

I need to use the shortest and most direct route. Going the fastest way can add miles to any trip!

Cheers for the info

mikealder · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:32 pm Post subject:

But the shortest route will send you down all sorts of minor roads/ alleys, some of which will have been closed to vehicle access. I would never use this mode for route planning.
Try Fastest and when you get the Route Summary screen if you don't like what it is offering add a "via" to the route to force it to go in the direction you really want - Mike

andy-c1 · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:04 pm Post subject:

I always use shortest route in London .all be it Croydon area and never have any major problems ..yet and if i do I just do a update and it all sorted
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