Is it worth updating my TT 520 UK Map

Nedsez · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 19, 2005 Posts: 10

I have a TT520 with UK / Ireland map v720 1830
What would I gain by updating to latest map £52
Should my existing map still recieve corrections--- it seems not to
All the Very Best
Nedsez

dhn · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 12:02 pm Post subject:

Mapshares normally are received for a specific map version for one year after installation.
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Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:09 pm Post subject:

By updating to the latest v8 maps and software, you would get extended IQ routing (takes time of day into account, not just day of week) and Advanced Lane Guidance/Reality view at junctions.

I don't think either of those worked on v7 maps.

Can any guru remember exactly when IQ routing Mk1, IQ routing Mk2 and ALG appeared?

dhn · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 5:56 pm Post subject:

No guru here but I think IQ1 was available with map version 800 and IQ2 appeared with 815
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Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 6:31 pm Post subject:

Thanks dhn.
Did ALG come in at the same time as IQv1?

Nedsez.....
Don't forget to check the one-year "Map Update Service". It usually ends up a MUCH better deal than buying a single map.

AndyVaughan · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 7:50 pm Post subject:

And you will get all the benefits (bugs) of Navcore 8.

Do some research on problems with 8.300, 8.301, 8.302, 8.350 and 8.351 before taking the plunge - plenty of very long threads on here about stuttering, slow screen refresh etc.

You may want to wait a while until the next Navcore release, plus we are about a month or so in to the 8.300 maps so there should be another due about August time.

dhn · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks, sorry to hear you're still waiting! Sad

Studio_two · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 6

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:

If you update the software to v8, then when you buy a map you will be offered the v8 versions.

The hardware of the 520 anf 530 is identical apart from the different colour bezel, so effectively, "yes".

mikealder · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

I updated a work mates 520 earlier today, its never been near a computer and he had no idea what to do, bear in mind this device has been used on a regular basis and is 18 months old!

This is what happened:

1/ Create an account using TomTom Home (with an e-mail address that doesn't exist, it just needs to be in the right format anything@anything.co.uk as an example)

2/ Update the device to the latest software which took two attempts before the latest application was installed.

3/ I tried the Latest Map Gaurantee and what a surprise, it downloaded and installed the latest v830 map.

Gave the unit back to the chap at work who was expecting to have to pay around £30 for a new map, all free of charge, perhaps the Home software isn't as bad as I make it out to be Laughing

Please note the above isn't a method to get free maps as you can only have one single device logged against any single e-mail address, the fact the map was offered for free is beyond me (as it shouldn't have been due to the far older than 28 days from initial use) - Mike

dhn · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

Maybe TomTom saw your rant posted here regarding Home some time back and somehow knew it was you using the application and got scared? Laughing

Just a thought .... Wink

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pilk · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 31, 2007 Posts: 31

I've got an old TT One XL. with a western europe 1gb map version 710.1561 which came with it.
if i upgrade my map will i get the IQ routes and the new motorway junction views? and will they work on my XL?
i believe that i have to buy the new map and then the upgrade package for a year as well, which doubles the price.
I am still getting map updates for my old v7 map anyway so is it worth it?

I am also wondering what you get with the 2gb version of the western europe map. it costs a tenner more and i have my 1gb map on a 2gb memory card in my one xl already because i was playing with extra voices etc etc.

so many questions!

mikealder · Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:14 pm Post subject:

The One XL doesn't support IQ Routes, you would need one of the newer XL IQ devices to be able to use this feature - inadequate memory on the One XL is why I don't think its been made available as an upgrade as the hardware simply isn't up to the calculations required - Mike

Studio_two · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2008 Posts: 6

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