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fergusor Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jan 04, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: TomTom Go USA Maps |
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Hi Guys,
I have a couple of queries regarding the USA maps for TomTom Go 500.
1. Do they give door-to-door directions, like inputting a zip code and it gets you there,
2. And where is the cheapest place to buy the cards? I seem to only be able to find them on the TomTom website (none on eBay).
Thanks for your help.
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thebinman Banned
Joined: Mar 04, 2006 Posts: 770
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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I thought that unlike our postcodes, each zip code covers quite a wide area in the states, so wouldn't be accurate enough for door to door. Could be wrong though. |
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46jimbo Regular Visitor
Joined: Apr 24, 2005 Posts: 185
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | I thought that unlike our postcodes, each zip code covers quite a wide area in the states, so wouldn't be accurate enough for door to door. |
This is correct. |
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linrew Regular Visitor
Joined: Apr 05, 2005 Posts: 104 Location: leeds
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Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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hi
5 digit zip codes cover a large area (IE 34747 covers parts of kissimmee florida) but tomtom do not use the 9 digit zip codes (neither do most americans) which are the same as our 7 digit codes
other than that the usa maps work the same as all the european maps( door to door)
you can navigate to "kissimmee" then "funnie steed road" and then the number
if you want to you can use the zip codes (34747) in place of kissimmee but not in the place of funnie steed road
if you buy the maps from tomtom (download) you will be able to navigate from door to door within the map
by this i mean if you purchase southeast region you can go from miami florida to atlanta georgia without switching maps, but if you purchased northeast region as well you will not be able to navigate from miami to new york without switching maps. you will have to find a town near the edge of the southeastregion that is also on the northeast region map and navigate to it then switch maps and navigate from it to new york
the same applies if you buy maps on CD/DVD
if you buy the maps on an SD card you will be able to navigate from miami to new york in one go
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