Hema 5 - Route 66

Hi
Dont know what version maps you have (you dont say) but it looks to me that you just havent zoomed in close enough in Route 66. Secondary roads only appear at high zoom levels. Here is screen shot of the same area you have (nearly) but with many roads (V2010 Q2) - not sure which ones you think are missing but looks pretty much the same as GM.

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Cheers
Greg

Mine does not show the new highway, I will try an update tonight.

Regards

Derek

Oh I see....

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Greg

Hi Greg

I have just done the update. It shows... 2010Q2 but still does not have the new highway as you show above.

????

Well thats a bit strange ?????


Cheers
Greg

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Hi
Forrest highway has only been open since September 2009 - 1 year 2 months. But nonetheless it should have been included on the next update after that (2010 Q2 ?) as it was no secret. I havent found any other issues with the maps themselves but dont use street mapping that much.

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Greg

Hi Peter

Is it possible to remove R66 and replace it with Igo ?

I can't see why not. The Hema like most of the gps units runs windows CE as the OS. The "hema" front end is just a program running on the screen just like firefox or internet explorer does on your pc.
Someone computer savvy should be able to set it up for you.

...are you sure the ebay units have legitimate copies of the Route 66 and Igo. I have heard that many are pirated copies...but not sure if this is universal.

Cheers
Greg

Hi

The current R66 map is actually Australia 2010 Q2 (Version 3.668).

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Greg

I have one of the early HN5 in that serial number range that the link refers to. As I understand from discussions at Wiluna with Hema rep my HN5 would need to be returned to Hema for Route 66 update.

Unfortunately I have such a low opinion of Route 66 that I cannot see much point in updating it. So likely it will never be updated.

Flynnie

Hi

I also have an early one and carried out the update in the comfort of my own home. I contacted Hema and they emailed me detailed instructions..which used to be on the website as well. They may now do it themselves to eliminate the risk of people going down the wrong path.

Not updating is your descison but you never know they may actually fix whatever issue you have one day...but then maybe they wont.

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Greg

Greg

I like the HN5 for OziExplorer. It does that well and pays its way on that.

Perhaps I should elaborate on my contrary attitude on Route 66.

I have been in a vehicle with two other GPS type street navigators and the HN5 and they absolutely trashed Route 66.

I have had Route 66 do bizarre things like tell me to go south on a main highway instead of north. I use it very occasionally for finding streets within a city but no longer use it for navigation between cities. So as the streets within cities only slowly change an update to get the latest freeways is not relevant to me any longer.

Flynnie

No worries. I wasn’t disputing you have an issue - just pointing out that if you never update there is no chance of it ever being fixed.

Cheers
Greg

I agree, perhaps we can start a signed petition of some kind and then forward it to Fair Trading as the product 'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE', this may cause a forced recall of the product. It is a BIG problem when HEMA even warn you not to upgrade software on their own website.

Even the ExplorOz shop advertises this...

"Street Navigation - Route 66
The intelligent voice guidance software uses the latest NAVTEQ streets and back roads making it easy to navigate to a street address, your accommodation or another point of interest."

and this...

"The Hema Navigator 5" is designed to complement all aspects of your trip, so whether you're after Street Navigation, Topographic maps, or the best in 4WD mapping, the Hema Navigator will get you there."

So even ExplorOz is doing some false advertising because the product doe snot do as stated.....

Perhaps David and Michelle should start the petition for us.

I don't have space for another GPS on the dash and tend to use google on my iPhone more and more these days.

I agree also,

I am on my third Hema 5 (see thread #82575) and on this trip we tried to use the route 66 for the first time.

What a joke! If we hadn't paid $950.00 for this thing we might be laughing!

'NOT FIT FOR PURPOSE' I will sign your petition.

Steve.

Okay, I have found the petition form.

Hema-R66-Petition

Please sign it.