| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
sixhundred
Regular Visitor
Joined: Oct 11, 2007
Posts: 81
|
 Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| pcaouolte wrote: | Can you see the device through the package? If so is there a little paper flag on the end of the cable? If the number on the paper flag ends in .013 it will be the latest version as far as I am aware.
The USB type TMC receiver would connect to the same socket on your tomtom as the power supply. When the TMC is in use you plug it into the tomtom and plug the car charger into the TMC receiver. |
Oh I see - very clever.
No, the packaging doesn't let me see what's inside.
I paid £29 for the receiver and just went to a local shop where they have the new USB type receiver for £48. In which case I'll keep what I've got! |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
sixhundred
Regular Visitor
Joined: Oct 11, 2007
Posts: 81
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:35 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Managed to open the package and the tag ends in .013. It seems that means it's the latest version. Hurrah!
Gave it a try on my One 3rd Edition and it found updates within a minute. Yet to try it in the car - but then again it's an Xmas pressie and I shouldn't be using it anyway!! |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Calomax
Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 30, 2005
Posts: 988
Location: St Martin's, Guernsey
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:38 am Post subject: |
|
|
sixhundred wrote | Quote: | | The 3rd edition has only one usb connector. Therefore I presume it's receiver or power, not both |
the power USB plugs into the receiver and the receiver plugs into the device so they are both powered. Mine seems to work well but you have to wait for it to get the traffic information all over again every time you turn the ignition off.
_________________
TT Go Essential |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikealder
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005
Posts: 19638
Location: Blackpool , Lancs
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:53 am Post subject: |
|
|
| The .013 RDS-TMC receiver doesn't drop the data when you de-power the device, this annoying trait is only applicable to the mini USB style receiver - Mike |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
philpugh
Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 2003
Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've just bought a mini-USB RDS unit which was marked (9V00.101 V4).
Plugs into my powered Brodit mount and because my car is an older VW the 12V outlet is unswitched - so no problems when I turn the ignition off - only if I remove the plug.
I'll check the tag on the cable - but the 'box' only has one mini USB - but as it seems to work I'm not too worried which actual version it is! One thing is for sure - it's seems more sensitive than the GARMIN GTM21 I have for the 660. But I will reserve final judgement until I have used it in anger.
_________________
Phil |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
philpugh
Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 2003
Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 11:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
The TomTom tag on the cable says its 4V 00-014. This seems to agree with other postings here. Anyway it seems to work very well no it's 'plumbed in' to my external aerial.
_________________
Phil |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
WhitePJ
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 13, 2009
Posts: 2
Location: Birmingham
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject: RDS-TMC versions |
|
|
Is there anywhere I can find out the differences between the various TMC devices?
Basically, I note that TT have changed their standard device recommendation. The TT Go 720 has a TMCPro connector, as well as a USB connector. Search at the TT website for accessories, and they will sell you the USB device. Why use USB, when a dedicated socket is available, and a software update is required to use the USB version?
The two types are, I suspect, quite different. The USB device requires it's own power, whilst the other is powered from the TT device. But is this all? Are these things a simple FM receiver & decoder (similar to Navtex), or is there something more going on?
Any ideas? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
MrT
Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 14, 2003
Posts: 2143
Location: Surrounded by A1, M1 & M25
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
If you leave the "wiring" in the car the USB device is a better option as you then only have the usb TMC wire to plug into the device. With the older type you have to plug in the usb power connector and the TMC connector.
Also if you intend to upgrade in the future, the latest models only have a USB socket, something to consider.
_________________
Drivelux |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
WhitePJ
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 13, 2009
Posts: 2
Location: Birmingham
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks.
However, looking more for the technical abilities and differences of each device, rather than the practical or physical. Triggered by the initial thread question "what is the latest edition", it extends to "what is the difference between the versions available". For example, am I really going to care if I have a 5V00.108.3 piece of hardware, or does 5V00.112.2 have, for example, better reception capability, lower power consumption, etc. Or, perhaps the unit is a bit more complicated than the 'simple' navtex receiver, and 5V00.112.2 actually refers to the firmware embedded into the device, which then decodes the received signal better than the preceding models? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikealder
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005
Posts: 19638
Location: Blackpool , Lancs
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
The mini USB receiver does appear to be slightly better in terms of reception, it grabs the signal far faster than the older unit when in areas of marginal signal strength.
The mini USB receiver will power down when you turn off the ignition (if your ciggy socket is switched, like most are), this can be annoying when you stop for fuel etc as you will loose the signal. As you set off again it can take some time for the device to achieve a signal lock, the RDS receiver with the round plug doesn't do this as long as the TomTom is switched on it will maintain TMC reception - Mike |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
philpugh
Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005
Posts: 2003
Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| mikealder wrote: | The mini USB receiver does appear to be slightly better in terms of reception, it grabs the signal far faster than the older unit when in areas of marginal signal strength.
The mini USB receiver will power down when you turn off the ignition (if your ciggy socket is switched, like most are), this can be annoying when you stop for fuel etc as you will loose the signal. As you set off again it can take some time for the device to achieve a signal lock, the RDS receiver with the round plug doesn't do this as long as the TomTom is switched on it will maintain TMC reception - Mike |
I have the mini-USB version - it does acquire a signal very quickly - and seems to hold on to it. I only have a nuvi unit (the GTM-21 TMC) to compare with and it seems to be much quicker and more sensitive.
Re the power down. You don't leave your GO in the car at a petrol station do you? I would have thought that was asking for trouble. Or does the unit (the FM-RDS-TMC) remain on with the device removed as long as you supply power to it? The GTM-21 didn't seem to do that .
_________________
Phil |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mikealder
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005
Posts: 19638
Location: Blackpool , Lancs
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I tend to use the unmanned petrol stations so I stay with the car at all times, in any case a would be thief would probably get tangled up in all the cables strewn accross the dash  - Mike |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Darren
Frequent Visitor
Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40
Posts: 23848
Location: Hampshire, UK
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| philpugh wrote: | | [ou don't leave your GO in the car at a petrol station do you? I would have thought that was asking for trouble. |
OT but FWIW, theft from vehicles at petrol stations is very rare in my experience, too many witnesses, video cameras etc. So long as you lock the vehicle there shouldn't be any great risk.
_________________
Darren Griffin |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy_P
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005
Posts: 19991
Location: West and Southwest London
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Darren wrote: | | theft from vehicles at petrol stations is very rare in my experience |
That's because Darren has certain little extras installed with his sat navs....  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Is this the right one? For a 520?
Cheapest i can find at £40.90 inc VAT and P&P (except when Play.com where doing it for £39.99 - now £49.99) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
