HD Traffic

dave-t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2006 Posts: 37

Anyone heard the launch date for HD traffic in the UK?

Dave

Darren · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:28 pm Post subject:

Nothing has been announced as yet. Q4 was the last we heard but when in Q4 has yet to be confirmed.
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dave-t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2006 Posts: 37

pushandpull · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 1:44 pm Post subject:

About a month ago now I was asked by TT if I wished to Trial the HD. (I volunteered but unfortunately wasn't accepted - boo! hoo!).
The point being if they are still Trialling it then I would say a release date is nowhere near imminent!

…..Ken (Heywood, U.K.)
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dave-t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2006 Posts: 37

Darren · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject:

They both use/require the same back-end infrastructure so that would make sense.
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gatorguy6996 · Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:11 pm Post subject:

From what I've read around some of the forums, TomTom reps stated that HD traffic was not going to be offered to the x20/30's. If one of the mods has an inside line, perhaps they could inquire directly.
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Darren · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:52 am Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:42 pm Post subject:

Some of you may have seen comment posted on another GPS Website stating that the HD Traffic Receiver had being dropped.

I cannot comment personally until I have clarified the NDA status of discussions we had at our recent meeting with TomTom. I have however contacted TT to seek clarification and as soon as I have had a reply I will if permitted comment on the current situation.

The HD Traffic system is fascinating and the implementation is demonstrably far better than any other attempts to capture traffic patterns and pinpoint issues. We were able to see problems as they began to form with the data sourced from the phone networks and existing HD Traffic units.

We will put together a more detailed write-up on HD Traffic in due course but I thought it more important to clarify this issue first!

TomTom's HD Traffic Center
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dave-t · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2006 Posts: 37

I would be very suprised if was dropped as the hardware is already available - in Holland - and it was clearly stated that it would be available for the x30 range (that is why I bought it)

This press release states that it will be available for the X30 and in the UKhttp://www.tomtom.com/news/category.php?ID=4&NID=495&Year=2008&Language=1

Dave

Darren · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

Well hopefully I can clarify once TT have replied.
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SpeedCam · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject:

To drop HD traffic does not make sense, all the software & hardware is already available this will generate TomTom an ongoing subscription business. I suspect that the delays are due to a change in features, I'm guessing that the NavCore 8.2 will be released for the the current x20 range and along with HD Traffic you'll also be able to pay for the location based services. Turning your x20 device into a x40 device and generating an ongoing revenue stream for TomTom instead of the normal one off hardwrae purchase.

keithjeffrey · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:57 pm Post subject:

I have just seen a big TomTom display in my local Currys and one of the things it said was that all TomToms are HD Traffic ready.
So I would be very surprised if it did'nt happen here.
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Darren · Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

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