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jumpjim
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:31 pm    Post subject: Tomtom trial in January - Strange email... Reply with quote

Hi all.

I had a strange email from Tomtom a couple of weeks ago which I can't find for the life of me asking if I wanted to apply to take part in a 1000 person trial in January.

They said it would involve a new European map and new software to run on my 720.

I haven't heard whether I have been picked to take part yet but does anybody know what it's all about and what the new software involves?

Is this a trial for the new Traffic HD I wonder?
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Laughing Out Loud yeah i applied as well ..was wondering if anyone else go tthis email..
i ain't heard anything back either ,nor am i holding my breath either
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have nothing to loose if you accept the offer (assuming it is genuine), put the map and OS on an SD card (unless it is supplied on a card) and insert it in the device, the 720 will then boot from the card, if you find it doesn't work for you remove the card and re-boot the device as this will then use the internal memory. (I would fully back up the device first BEFORE doing any of the above though) - Mike
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 9:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They said that they would be providing an SD card with everything on....

I haven't heard anything yet either but live in hope...Always enjoy beta testing stuff out!
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jumpjim wrote:
They said that they would be providing an SD card with everything on....


They have probably sent them all to the ONE 3rd Edition owners! Joker
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy Received the same email offer, and whilst reading just received confirmation that I have been accepetd and I'll be receiving the new maps by the end of the year.....Great
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very Happy

I've also been accepted.

New map for me and a free SD card

Very Happy
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also received the initial email and I applied.

Still haven't received confirmation that my application has been accepted
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just received the following reply from TomTom:

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Dear TomTom Tester,

Thank you for your interest in the TomTom Map trial. Unfortunately the number of people who can take part is limited and this time you have not been selected for this test.

We will let you know via TomTom News when these new maps are officially launched.



Ah well. I'll have to rely on others to let me know what I'm missing.........
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

compost wrote:
Ah well. I'll have to rely on others to let me know what I'm missing.........

Aside from an SD card, not a lot I can assure you!
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got the thumbs down email also but I don't drive that much and hardly ever in large towns so I may not have even met their selection criteria.

Plus I already have a 4Gb SDHC card in my unit Smile

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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I applied, not confirmation yet either way.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Darren wrote:
compost wrote:
Ah well. I'll have to rely on others to let me know what I'm missing.........

Aside from an SD card, not a lot I can assure you!


PLUS a free map upgrade to the latest edition, that's not bad in my opinion. Laughing
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:03 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's my Email today ...
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Dear TomTom Tester,

Thank you for confirming that you accept our invitation to take part in the TomTom trial.

You will receive the new Map of Western Europe / North-America and test software on memory card (SD card) before the end of this year. All you need to do is use this memory card with your TomTom GO during the months of January and February. More detailed instructions concercing this test will be sent to you by email; the package containing the new map and test software on SD will be send to your address separately by courier.

Kind regards,

The TomTom Team

When I applied, I didn't mention that they had emailed me as GO720 #3 or #4 or #5 and I'd be testing on #6 (I think, or maybe #7). Mr. Green
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was not accepted as too many people applied, so the email says.


Quote:
Dear TomTom Tester,

Thank you for your interest in the TomTom Map trial. Unfortunately the number of people who can take part is limited and this time you have not been selected for this test.

We will let you know via TomTom News when these new maps are officially launched.

Kind regards,

The TomTom Team

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