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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Re: Activation, I thought the activation covered the TomTom software not the maps. Is this incorrect?



I guess this only way I'm going to find out the answer to whether this works is to buy it. Looking at the US TomTom site and the suppliers they recommend I'm not convinced it is actually shipping yet.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Good - sounds like they've listened to customer feedback - though the maybe is a little worrying!



All people were asking for was equality to the situation for those that bought the USA version - who could buy the European map set as 'maps only'. It seemed wrong that European users had to buy the software again, though I do understand that the most important thing was to get the product into the marketplace.







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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

I take it all back. I have just received a reply from TomTom that may be of interest to you....



Thanks for your mail. USA Maps only are currently not available without software. They maybe made available to the European market as maps only in a few weeks and an announcement along these lines should be posted on the EU edition of www.tomtom.com soon.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

I had a reply from TomTom when I asked them if it is/will be possible to download regional maps of the USA. It ignores my question and reads:-



Thanks for your mail and for your interest in TomTom products, the USA maps (

for now ) will only be available in the USA



They then provided a link to one of their web pages with U.S. retailers selling the maps with software.



This isnt much help. I have replied to it to try and find out if there will be a map only version.



Its hard work!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

OK so I splashed out and bought the Natigator 2 USA - it works! I have just installed the maps along side my UK installation of Navigator 2 and although I've not tried in the US yet the demo mode seems to do everything it should. Hopefully it will work in the US when I'm there in 3 week time.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Absolutely, Neil - point taken. It just seems a shame that for now you have to buy the software again. Hopefully TomTom will address this in the near future.







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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

DavidW, I take your point about getting just the maps but if I could get anything I'd be happy!.



I have just asked TomTom the following question and their reply follows: "Could you tell me whether I can install TomTom Navigator UK and USA on the same Pocket PC?"

Reply: "It is possible to install these programmes on one PDA."



As my holiday is approach fast I think I'll try buying the whole s/w package.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

I think they do sell the Software only as in this link. A 4 day shipping in not bad either.



Sorry guy's, don't know what I'm talking about. It's the software and not just the maps.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Again, that's Navigator 2 software and maps. I believe what people are asking for (and certainly what I've been talking about in this thread) is a map only product for those that already own a European country version of TomTom Navigator.







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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

It looks like the USA Maps are now available from Expansys.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

I will!!!
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Yes, I have spoken with TomTom about this and they are aware of the requirements of a lot of users, and are currently looking into this. All I can say is watch this space...
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Any news about USA maps in Europe?!?
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Steve, thanks for the info. Sounds like enough people have asked to make it worth while selling it.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 14, 2003 8:04 am    Post subject: USA Maps Reply with quote

Neil,



All TomTom maps require activation. Your original country map has one and the European Maps another.



I assume when the US maps become available they will require a third.




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