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 Topic: Confused Go300 user - did I just get free maps? |
Simon1969
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 Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2013 10:35 am Subject: Confused Go300 user - did I just get free maps? |
Hi,
I did as you said and saw my map version was very out of date, so have just paid £40.95 to take the 18 month upgrade option.
2 questions if i may please?
1. the wording of the 18 month upgra ... |
| Topic: Confused Go300 user - did I just get free maps? |
Simon1969
Replies: 4
Views: 3617
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:30 pm Subject: Confused Go300 user - did I just get free maps? |
Hi,
I've not upgraded my trusty TomTOm Go 300 for a couple of years, so this evening I connected it to my Pc and it upgraded my TomTom home software.
However it then searched for updates and asked m ... |
| Topic: TomTom Go 300 Canada map? |
Simon1969
Replies: 2
Views: 1317
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Forum: TomTom Portable Navigation Devices Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 9:13 pm Subject: TomTom Go 300 Canada map? |
Hi,
I am planning on driving in Canada soon and was wondering what the best method of sat nav mapping would be?
I have a TomTon Go 300 currently with UK maps.
I've been on the TomTom website and ... |
| Topic: Postcode search test |
Simon1969
Replies: 10
Views: 3064
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:04 am Subject: Postcode search test |
Hi,
I've updated the postcode file from that link but the tomtom still doesnt recognise SO21 3BZ. 
Based on previous comments I'm assuming it will be included in the next map rollout though ... |
| Topic: Postcode search test |
Simon1969
Replies: 10
Views: 3064
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 9:49 pm Subject: Postcode search test |
| Which postcode file version have you got installed on the device? you can find this information out by opening the ukpostcode.ver file which is in the zip folder on your device using NotePad - this mi ... |
| Topic: Postcode search test |
Simon1969
Replies: 10
Views: 3064
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:43 pm Subject: Postcode search test |
Hi Mike,
The tomtom is at home at the moment so will check once I get home after work.
Do you know the postcode file version that it should be at all? |
| Topic: Postcode search test |
Simon1969
Replies: 10
Views: 3064
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:27 pm Subject: Postcode search test |
Hi Phil, thanks for your reply.
Doesnt this then make upgrading the maps on our tomtoms/garmins a tad pointless if it takes 2 years for the sat nav maps to be upgraded? |
| Topic: Postcode search test |
Simon1969
Replies: 10
Views: 3064
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:03 pm Subject: Postcode search test |
Hi,
A friend of mine moved house about 6 months ago to a place in Micheldever Station in Hampshire.
As I've just updated my maps on my tomtom I thought I'd key in the postcode of SO21 3BZ and get ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:11 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi Andy,
Yes I was doing this on the tomtom itself.
I looked as you advised in tomtom home and both the older and the newer map versions were listed there.
I searched the forums and found a prev ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:47 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi,
Panic over, I reconnected after a reboot and the maps were waiting for me. The tomtom connected and downloaded the new maps. 
One thing though, when I double tap the tomtom screen on th ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:10 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi again,
Sorry to be a pain but i've had a disaster of sorts.
I've just paid the £40 to upgrade the maps.
I pressed continue in order to download the maps to the tomtom but was greeted with an ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:34 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi,
Sorry if my last post came accross as whingeing, it wasnt meant in that way.
I'm extremely grateful for the advice you've all given to me as a newbie, and paying £40 for new maps not only allo ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:36 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
| You can select either the UK&ROI map for £29:95, or go for the Western Europe Map at £49:95 both these prices are currently discounted by £10, you will probably need a new (larger card) to get eit ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 4:33 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi,
My 2gig card arrived today. However, without a card reader how can I transfer the data from the backup on my PC to the new card?
When I turn on my tomtom with the new card in and connected ... |
| Topic: MAP UPDATE |
Simon1969
Replies: 37
Views: 9291
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:46 pm Subject: MAP UPDATE |
Hi Oldboy, ta for your reply.
Card price looks great.
My Go 300 is over 3 years old though, do you think the in built card reader will be sophisticated enough to recognise the new SD card? |
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