TomTom Unveils HD Traffic 5.0

Darren · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject: TomTom Unveils HD Traffic 5.0

TomTom have announced the next generation of their HD Traffic platform, version 5.0.

HD Traffic is the TomTom service that delivers real-time traffic information to their LIVE connected range of PNDs and TomTom equipped smartphones. Utilising data from other LIVE devices as well as Vodafone network customers, the system can quickly and accurately pinpoint traffic issues and offer drivers routes that will avoid them.

New additions include automatic road closures which pinpoint the precise section of road that is affected and improved detection of standing traffic.

"Drivers will now have even better traffic information at their fingertips. We’re reducing driver stress levels" said Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director, Consumer at TomTom.

TomTom customers with HD Traffic subscriptions will automatically receive the update. For more information visit www.tomtom.com/services.

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Wazza_G · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 7:25 pm Post subject:

lsainsbury · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:56 pm Post subject:

So how do we know if HD 5.0 is enabled on our devices??
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Darren · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:27 pm Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:28 pm Post subject:

Wazza_G · Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject:

SteveMPS · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 30, 2010 Posts: 57

It isn't perfect so hopefully this update will get rid of some of the bugs but even as is Tom Tom HD is just so damn good if you are a regular user of UK main roads. Countless times it's got me out of M25 issues.

So thanks for the heads up Darren

JockTamsonsBairn · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:43 am Post subject: Re: TomTom Unveils HD Traffic 5.0

Darren · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 9:57 am Post subject:

The link is for subscribing to HD Traffic. The key new features in v5 are detailed in the opening post.

The full corporate announcement is here.
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Guivre46 · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:43 am Post subject:

Well, I'm hoping it means faster rerouting calculation. But I've got used to being disappointed by TT's publicity puffs.
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JockTamsonsBairn · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 10:48 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:22 am Post subject:

Guivre46 · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:47 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 11:49 am Post subject:

If anything I'd have thought having more options would slow the re-routing calculation but who knows.
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bloater · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 01, 2004 Posts: 91

I see the corporate announcement says that drivers with a Live subscription will get the update automatically. I guess that means a new version of Navcore unless there is something else. Clearly not just a back end upgrade, so be prepared for all manner of things to stop working properly again Laughing

Been pleased with HD traffic on my 1005, been probably 90% accurate for me, not got held up in anything I didn't know was there, although have breezed through areas it said were blocked, fingers crossed this is a worthwhile improvement.

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