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mrzipy
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 Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: TomTom GO 720 announced today |
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Just saw this on Gizmodo:
http://gizmodo.com/photogallery/TomTomGo720Presentation/1975363
Looks like you can subscribe to map updates this time too, as in daily updates.
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thebinman
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mrzipy
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Just been added to the TomTom press site as you have linked above... |
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thebinman
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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| mrzipy wrote: | | Just been added to the TomTom press site as you have linked above... |
Well spotted for the initial heads up 
yournav haven't even flagged it yet! |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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More detailed news to come when Tim returns from the official launch in Cannes which took place today 
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| Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| What do you think of the Map Share feature? I think this is the one thing that will make the 720 stand out. I hope Tim comes back with some details on it. |
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thebinman
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:04 am Post subject: |
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Two things to note from their press release.
"This feature gives TomTom users the option to capture these changes on their device in-between map releases" which means you'll still need to buy new maps as/when released.
"When it comes to sharing improvements, users can choose between downloading all reported map improvements or only accepting map improvements verified by a TomTom team of experts to guarantee timeliness and validity" which probably means only on new map versions.
Basically I think this is just a dynamic version of "report mapping errors" and I for one would be sceptical about downloading unverified data from other users. There are some real idiots out there who could report things just for the hell of it (or very temporary diversions etc).
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Antoeknee
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 10:28 am Post subject: |
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Report now on YourNav.
Looks very tempting and might make me upgrade from my 500. |
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mrzipy
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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The map update feature needs to be explored, in theory it's a good idea but I think changes need to be verified otherwise they could be useless...
At least TomTom are talking about more frequent map updates, I assume TeleAtals would verify so it might be quite quick. |
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:07 pm Post subject: |
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| mrzipy wrote: | | changes need to be verified otherwise they could be useless. |
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amjidkhan
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| Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:45 pm Post subject: |
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| I know they are saying Q3 2007, but which month will it realistically be released? |
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Tim Buxton
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Guys 'n' gals, I know this topic was started first, but please can you post all comments here in order to keep everything together?
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