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Kiloman Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:23 pm Post subject: Any Update on Irish maps |
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Hi,
I last week purchased a 910 and live in the Rep. of Ireland. I purchased it for the European and US maps but now the fact that Ireland is not mapped to any great extent is bothering me.
I contacted Tomtom and they said next year for the Irish Map. This seems a bit far off considering Navteq have a map already out.
This morning,on the national Irish radio station Radio 1, a Spanish tourist had a go at Tomtom saying that their Irish maps were brutal.
With such a large population and these units becoming cheaper I am surprised that Tomtom or Teleatlas has not got its finger out before now.
Anyway back to my original point does anyone have an update on when an Irish map will be available?
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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: Fri Jul 07, 2006 12:24 am Post subject: |
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If you only asked TomTom last week, I assume they would have better information than us lot!
Agree that it is a cr*p situation though, ESPECIALLY if TomTom have the nerve to sell units in Ireland. |
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lbendlin Pocket GPS Staff
Joined: 02/11/2002 22:41:59 Posts: 11878 Location: Massachusetts, USA
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 2:53 am Post subject: Re: Any Update on Irish maps |
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Kiloman wrote: | I contacted Tomtom and they said next year for the Irish Map. |
I've heard that before... when was that... ah. Oh. 8O
TomTom should extend their Navteq map availability beyond the Rider. I don't think they are short on cash to purchase the full licence... _________________ Lutz
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gingernut777 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 03, 2004 Posts: 251 Location: Earth where else
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:42 am Post subject: |
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Andy_P2002 wrote: |
Agree that it is a cr*p situation though, ESPECIALLY if TomTom have the nerve to sell units in Ireland. |
I'm surprised they can get away with it with 'Trading Standards' 'or sale of goods act' or the european equivalent.
It CLEARLY states on their website
TomTom GO 910
- Easy to use
- Maps of the WHOLE of Europe,
and when i was at school,the Republic of Ireland IS part of EUROPE, and Northern Ireland is part of Great Britain.
As Andy stated, 'having the nerve to SELL it in Ireland' is like selling ice cubes to Eskimo's.
The question I would ask is WHY is Ireland left out. _________________ Using an A to Z
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Kiloman Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 06, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Good point Gingernut777 about the sales pitch of "the whole of Europe". However it is like some financal products, the small print is the what counts.
Anyway does anyone else have an updated release date of this map.
It is not that I wish to contradict Tomtom customer support I have no idea as to what they are like, but they can only repeat what they are told.
Most of Dublin is covered but some the routings are bizzare.
Back to my original point I am surpirsed that Tomtom allows another company into the largest untapped market let in Europe for this product. |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:11 am Post subject: |
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NavteQ have only just released full mapping of Ireland Im not sure whats happening with teleatlas. the reason the Ireland has not been mapped properly is that teleatlas has mapped it fully yet so the data is not availble to tomtom at the realse point of the maps _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
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KevinMac Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 08, 2006 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Any Update on Irish maps |
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Hi,
I'm having trouble determining which maps actually have the complete Navteq data in them. Can someone please tell me which ones? I'll be coming to Ireland in two weeks and I could really use some coverage of Mayo. I haven't bought a device yet so I can base my device purchase on the quality of the map (although I'd prefer to go with a Garmin).
thanks a bunch,
Kevin
Kiloman wrote: | Hi,
This seems a bit far off considering Navteq have a map already out.
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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I visited Connemara and Mayo last month, and my Garmin i3 with latest mapping showed main roads only for rural areas, but street-level in towns such as Clifden.
Navigated fine between Knock Airport in Mayo and Moyard in Connemara, including negotiating the one-way systems in Castlebar and Westport, but got very confused when we turned onto minor country lanes, which we did most of the time, so a map was definitely needed. _________________ Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
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