V8.10 maps.... HOW MUCH!

Wazza_G · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:11 am Post subject: V8.10 maps.... HOW MUCH!

I've just been to the TT website to check for a new W&CE map for my 720 and they're available at the ridiculous & I'd say extortionate £100! Shocked

It's nearly as cheap to get a new machine.

How on earth can they justify such a price for it, it's crazy money, this will surely put people off upgrading or when it becomes public knowledge buying a TomTom altogether.

Are the prices the same as the rest of the EU or is it another case of Rip Off Britain?

MaFt · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

to be honest i would say that as well as the map you are buying extra features. don't the v8 maps include iq-routes data?

MaFt

Wazza_G · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:17 am Post subject:

The IQ data is included, but £100, it's simply too much.

If it were around £80, then fair enough but I think its simply extortion.

mikealder · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:57 am Post subject:

But that is for the Western And Central Europe map, if you don't intend to travel to the extra counties it contains go for the Western Europe map at £79:95 or if you are going to stay in the UK what about the GB&ROI map for £49:95
The v810 maps do contain the new IQ Routes data, and I can see this being the main reason for the price hike over the v725 maps which are from the same map data but don't contain the IQ routes information.

If you think this is "Rip of Britain" spare a thought for those in Singapre, they have to spend £29:95 for 1,4MB of maps and they don't even have the IQ Routes data - Mike

Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

We have approached TomTom for official comment on the quiet release of the new v8.10 map data. They have replied that 'we will have more information next week'.

Until then I would caution anyone against jumping in and buying these maps just yet.

You have been warned, caution advised Exclamation

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D4VE · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject:

Just an observation but when I checked for maps via TTH and looked at the info WE @ £79.95, it only mentions IQ Routes and nothing about ALG.

Dave
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Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

They'll work fine, but I'd still suggest holding off on purchase until TomTom make an announcement next week, can't say more than that.
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Steven0161 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 26, 2006 Posts: 48

well I received this email from tom tom and when I called to check I was advised that it was sent out early! i wonder if this is what the announcement is next week Shocked

Dear Steven

Ever get the feeling life is changing faster than ever? That's because it is! In an ever-evolving world, TomTom covers changes 24/7, to keep you up to date with the best maps available today.
50% discount on your brand new map!

Your TomTom is designed to be kept up-to-date. Now, you can treat yourself and your TomTom with a brand new map at a 50% discount! These days, no less than 15% of the road network and 20% of the Points of Interest change every year. That's why TomTom covers changes 24/7, to keep you up to date with the best maps available. Your TomTom is ready for tomorrow, so get your TomTom a new map today!

Your new map, now at a 50% discount!

falkirk81 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:24 pm Post subject:

D4VE · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject:

Has anyone downloaded 8.10 yet, if so can they confirm that ALG is available?.

Interesting that it appears 8.10 has the same or similar maps as 7.20/7.25, and as I have 8.05 they will know I was one of those that exploited a loophole before it was closed.

Dave
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TomTom iPhone Car Kit

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Darren · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:26 pm Post subject:

If I could say I would Cool

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falkirk81 · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

Ok, i guess i cant ask any more then. I`ll hold off on possibly parting with the best part of £50 for a while longer. Unless of course you can 'hint' at what it is you may or may not know? Wink

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carl_the_cobbler · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 22, 2007 Posts: 251

I'm seriously racked off now!!!! Could you email us, or work out some kind of code like A=1, B=2 etc and write down what it is in code and then no one will know you blabbed Laughing

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