Go 720 coming. Should I update it?

Calomax

I'm getting a Go 720 to replace my old iPAQ/TTN 6 for my Happy Birthday!

Her in drawers won't let me get a look at it until the day, 18th April Burn In Hell

I don't even know what operating version it will have, but I hope it will be 7.221. It's from Amazon, I don't know how long it will have been in stock.

Yes. the first thing I'll do after charging it will be to copy all the files as an Explorer backup, before I even answer it's setup questions, and copy that backup to a CD or DVD. (Will it fit on a CD?).

Then I'll set it up, connect to Home and accept a map update if I don't already have the latest, 715 I believe.

But I am worried, having browsed the forum, about accepting an update to the latest firmware v7.481. As I live in Guernsey, and will only use the Go when on holiday in the UK or France, I won't be using any sort of Traffic.

So are the only problems with 7.481 connected with Traffic? Or would I be better to hold off updating higher than 7.221 for the time being. Perhaps until if & when version 8 is available as an update. Assuming there are no bugs in Version 8 Laughing

Maybe all the 7.480 & 7.481 bugs will have been solved in the next fortnight Surprised

I should be so lucky.

Cheers Cheers!

Keith
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mikealder · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

It will very probably be running 7,221 or even earlier, if you want to put the whole back up on disk then you will need DVD as the maps alone are larger than the capacity of a CD.

7,481 seems much better with the exception of RDS-TMC which you have noted, so I see little problem in upgrading the device AFTER the all important back up - Mike

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:52 pm Post subject:

Sounds like you've done your homework!

My advice would be to do everything you suggest, but refuse the offer to update to v7.481.
Before you connect the 720, I would also change the preferences menu in TT Home so it:
1. doesn't start automatically when you boot up your computer, and
2. stop it checking for updates automatically every time you connect your device. This puts you a little bit more in control.

As far as I can see, there is nothing major in ANY of the updates since the first v7 version that you may have on your new Go.

Toneloc427 · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:43 am Post subject:

New maps should be coming out at the end of the month. In the event of a delay, it might be best to wait as long as you can before turning your new 720 on to ensure that your "latest map guarantee" can be used for the next set of maps.

john877 · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 468

mikealder · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:46 am Post subject:

Quite often the map update doesn't work automatically so a call to TT support is required. They will ask you to fax over a receipt for the device and only if you are within the time period will you get your free map update.
I wouldn't leave it too long, as for new maps neing available at the end of the month, assuming the x30 range hit the shops they will contain new maps, there is nothing to suggest these maps or new software will be released at the same time. I would expect at least three to six months before you see anything for the x20 - Mike

Calomax · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:37 am Post subject:

Thanks all for the advice. I'll keep watching the forum and update when it seems most of the bugs are fixed (V8????). I'll check the map version though and follow Mike's advice.

John877 wrote

delboy0754

Calomax · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

Tried that, didn't work Evil or Very Mad

. Says I can have it in time for our trip to France on 23rd April. CoPilot

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