Update off TOMTOM gps maps
Submitted: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 15:29
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Rod E B
Got an email from TOMTOM inviting me to update my GPS with new maps series 8
My GPS has series 7
Cost $ 80
has anyone done this
seems like a good idea , but should it be done every year
Reply By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 17:21
Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 17:21
Rod
Unfortunately any GPS navigator is only as good as the software it is running. TomTom generally update their software about every 18 months. But I am aware that they now have a system whereby you can pay ongoing fees and update much more often. It all depends on how much and where you rely on it, whether you really get any benefit out of the updates. When I bought
mine a few years ago it didn't know about the M7 Orbital around Western
Sydney when it opened. That was a pain because it kept on telling me to go over the Harbour
Bridge when I was heading South from
Newcastle. Country roads don't change a lot - and I admit that occasionally TomTom mapping is not perfect on existing country roads. - But given the constant changes and additions in outer suburbs of the big cities, if that is where you are going to use it, the updates are a necessity. Major changes in Highways, such as the Hume Highway around Albury can also be a worry if you don't have the latest maps.
I hope this helps.
teege
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Follow Up By: Member - Teege (NSW) - Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 17:38
Thursday, Feb 12, 2009 at 17:38
Rod
I forgot to say:
The $80 you have been quoted is half price!!! They have a special deal at the moment which expires shortly.
teege
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