difference in size between 805 and the new 810 maps?

Copperbeech · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 06, 2008 Posts: 6

Just wondering how much bigger in file size are the new maps over the previous version?

falkirk81 · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:03 pm Post subject:

GB & ROI ver 7.20 map is 164.4mb according to the tomtom home shop.

GB & ROI ver 8.10 (for a go 520) is 167.2mb.
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Andy_P · Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject:

Much of that will be down to the additional Advanced lane guidance data and maybe an expanded POI.dat.

But there's no reason to assume a new map will always be bigger than an old one though is there? (Especially as TomTom are "improving" their compression algorithms all the time).

Trevor1234 · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

Hi Copperbeech
If you are thinking of updating your present map be careful, its an expensive pastime keeping up with so-called map updates. I have no doubt that one would struggle to find any difference between my map (v720) and the new map (v8.10). I agree that there are extra bells and whistles on the new map but up-dating? Nah! My 720 would get me to any destination that the 8.10 would.

And I would have an extra £100 to spend when I got there.
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falkirk81 · Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject:

I would have to disagree with the statement that there is 'no difference' between 7.20 and 8.10. Where i live in Newcastle, there are two major junctions that have been added to the mapping data. One of them is only half finished, so i would check your local area first on the google maps before deciding whether to or not to upgrade.
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Copperbeech · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 06, 2008 Posts: 6

Trevor1234 · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

Hi falkirk81
Well, I must admit that I am surprised that you have found a map addition on your new map. But, the changes must be few. I purchased my map v720 Central and Western Europe on May 25th when it came onto the market and it cost me £74.95. I have just returned from France and Spain without noticing any discrepancy that could have sent me the wrong direction or got me lost. To get the new map I would have to find the best part of £100 and I would feel aggrieved if I couldn’t find any alterations. And remember, in another three months, or less, they will bring out another map. More expensive than ‘her indoors’.
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