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Darren
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

JimmyTheHand wrote:
That's going to be fun to download updates for - what maps is that for?

No idea, it didn't occur to me to check that info at the time. The final specs are a long way of being decided yet so as you say, detailed comment is best reserved for the release versions.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Perhaps the 3rd party camera data will be managed in the same way as apps for the iphone?
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I will re-iterate that the mount is a great design, very positive connection from the magnet and supremely easy to attach/detach.


So a magnetic mount, close to a device with compact circuitry, running low level dc, and an antenna to pick up gps signals Question I would like to know a bit more about that....
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Makes you wonder how mag-mount GPS receivers work, that big magnet and the GPS antenna and receiver all on top of each other Wink

Seriously though, these are tiny magnets and the unit picks up a signal fine so I don't think there are any issues with such an arrangement?
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can you be a TT user and be optimistic? OK so the magnets are very small, but they still need to counterbalance 290g of device. If it has all been tested then I'm happy to accept there is no problem.
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Can you be a TT user and be optimistic?


I thought you had to be Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If it has all been tested then I'm happy to accept there is no problem.

What they really need to do is to send it to somebody who can park it in amongst a few others and see how they interact - volunteers called Dennis? Laughing


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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And parking must be a big headache for a lot of users so it's probably been flagged up on any research they've done.


I hope parking isn't going to be 5 days old like petrol prices - or is that 5 years old Confused
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 12:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Andy_P wrote:

And parking must be a big headache for a lot of users so it's probably been flagged up on any research they've done.


I hope parking isn't going to be 5 days old like petrol prices - or is that 5 years old Confused
Parking is a complete can of marketing hype worms! How many times do you want a carpark, as opposed to wanting to park? I'm talking on-street and off-street. Last time I used an off-street carpark was back in the days of the ark, except for a Park & Ride. Last time I parked on-street, I got a ticket (well, in December)!! It'll be the next MapShare. Sad I'll have to get a new signature!
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe is is a TomTom feature similar to the UK HD add-on device? Using local cellphone masts it will detect users moving and direct you to the next available free parking space on street. Unfortunately at the moment the beta version directs you on to the M25 as it detects it as a major car park.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hilarious as all this is, can we return to the topic or wander off and create a different thread on all the ills of TomTom please.

I appreciate that we all have our issues with TomTom, but lets not cloud every thread with moans about them please.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 6:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wonder if the parking assist could be similar to what this site provides.

Simple search, display and map and already availible on the iPhone.
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think the positives are the long overdue processor upgrade and the new screen - as for the POI support I will reserve judgement until more info is known.

Given the recent 'closure' of some dubious forums after threats from TT lawyers regarding piracy, the FAT32 issue etc I don't think TT had much choice about a completely new approach.

I remember talk on here a while ago about route processing being moved to the cloud with the possibility of 3G enabled devices, so this is kind of a first step towards that.

Looks interesting, at least it is a significant product developement leap rather than a rehash of existing technology. Long overdue as TT seem to have been losing the plot lately.
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PostPosted: Thu May 20, 2010 12:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any more news about the launch date?
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PostPosted: Thu May 20, 2010 1:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

davewave1 wrote:
Any more news about the launch date?

No news as yet.
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