new Hema Navigator

Doug,

The hardware is not just used in Australia.
from the HEMA site

"These days, Hema Maps publishes hundreds of map titles of their own and distributes an unequalled range of maps, travel guides, globes and other products around the world, representing more than fifty publishers. We have active sales representatives in every state and territory throughout Australia as well as international distributors that make Hema's maps available in more than 38 countries around the world."

If the hardware has issues in potentially one of the biggest markets (Europe) the it is sound business sense to change the hardware to a better product.

Tony
I seen Jack/S about European Satellites in that page,

Galileo is the equivalent European navigation satellite system, currently in design and test stages. It will offer highly accurate positioning services to nomad users. It will be interoperable with the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (Glonass), the two other global satellite navigation systems.
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Doug,

What I said is that "the hardware is not just used in Australia"

The reference URL states that HEMA maps are now available in 38 countries around the world.

"If the hardware has issues in potentially one of the biggest markets (Europe) the it is sound business sense to change the hardware to a better product."

I suspect that alleged Europe issues are around function with TMC and live traffic expected in Europe. Not Galileo.

You seem to be suggesting that HEMA should make 1 product for Australia and
one for the rest of the world?

In my view, if HEMA have potential to increase exports and sell into Europe and North America then they should take it.

Good to hear that Hema are not happy with the reliability of the older units. Hopefully the new 5 inch ones will establish a reputation for reliability, something the older ones have not done.

Today got a warranty replacement for my late June 09 unit that failed while I was on holidays recently. It is charging as I write. Will try it out tomorrow. Looks to be a new unit ie not reconditioned, swapped or repaired. Took over a month and Hema did send an apology for the delay. My faith may be restored if the new unit actually works properly for more than a short time.

The new one I will treat cautiously. I will not plug it into a computer or remove the SD card if I can avoid it. I had a suspicion that there was some read memory error in my faulty unit. Strongly suspected faulty SD card or SD card connector or both.

If the new ones prove reliable might get one next year.