TomTom announce the GO map upgrades

DavidW · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 7:51 pm Post subject:

As has been said before in the forums, TomTom's server got wiped out when the Go version 5 software download was made available, and that's considerably smaller than a whole country map.

The new Plus maps are larger than the old country specific maps - the cost of hosting thousands of 150-300MByte downloads is not cheap.

A CD based upgrade for single countries may make sense, but I suspect TomTom are thinking that most people are going to need a larger memory card, so they've opted for selling the map update on a suitably large SD card with, presumably, the software update installed as well. The saving on support costs by doing this is likely to be substantial, and not all Go users will have a computer.

David

tonybee · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:07 pm Post subject:

I just checked the site and in addition to the 79 euros stated, is another 10 euros p & p/handling charge. It is not until the very end of the order process that this charge is stated. (I haven't ordered).

While this may not be illegal it is certainly immoral, the reason being that there is no way round this charge as the product is, as far as I know, not available by visiting TomTom in person to collect it.

In this case the FULL charge, including all taxes, handling charge, etc. etc. should be stated as the price for the product.

I do realise that TomTom are not alone in this respect but it still doesn't make it acceptable.

Rant over, (for now)

Tony

Jayuk · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 23, 2004 Posts: 4

All ordered ok with no problems...Lets hope the delivery is as smooth 8)

CharlieK · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 26, 2005 Posts: 14

Great news for those like me who have lost their product codes when they ripped open the box on day 1.. and proof of purchase which TomTom need to send them to you.

PC World have got back in touch as say that if I walk into any store with ID and the card you bought it on - they can reproduce the till receipt there and then. As Kingfisher own the group - I assume this applies to Dixons and Currys as well -

Thanks for all the info over the last few months GPS team - really is appreciated!

MikeB · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:06 pm Post subject:

mow · Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2005 6:14 pm Post subject:

Fascinating hearing all the differing concerns and problems revolving around the issue of the new maps. But here is a new one. I placed an order on the launch day for a UK upgrade. I observed it may take 5 weeks to deliver (why on earth five weeks I don’t know) but to date, 5 days later it is still shown as “warehouse”. Surely if you launch a product you do so when you have sufficient stocks to meet potential demand. I am sure someone will have a good reason why this is the case. In the mean time I will keep an eye on my credit card account to see if the transaction is passed before dispatch.

MrPloppy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 02, 2005 Posts: 40

cdelecole · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 05, 2005 Posts: 185

Mow for your information,

I also ordered the Maps Of Western europe on day1, and TOMTOM told me the package was sent yesterday ... and status is still "Warehouse".

so that status is not really up to date ... since should be "Sent".

Adewton · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 21, 2005 Posts: 2

I tried to buy the CD but TT website offered to sell the more expensive SD card. Please could you tell me how to go about it. Thanks

robinwalton · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 66

Has anyone received their new UK maps on CD yet? I've just ordered mine today (Sat 30th April) and would like to get some idea of how long I may have to wait. Sad

I must say I would rather have been able to download the new maps and use them straight away, and I don't need a new SD card either. Crying or Very sad

robinwalton · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 66

Oops I meant SD not CD. I would have preferred CD especially as it should be cheaper and I don't need another SD card.

robinwalton · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 17, 2005 Posts: 66

As you can see I am a beginner in this forum, I've just realised that there's a 'Notify me when a reply is posted' tick box. I'm just adding this post so that I can be notified.

Jim-Bob

billClinton · Occasional Visitor Joined: Apr 30, 2005 Posts: 1

My first post Rolling Eyes

- just wanted to say a huge thank you to every one contributing and to the brilliant hard working moderators, been on the side-lines for a while so I thought I'd put my two cents worth in :D

Waiting for product code as chucked some things by mistake Embarassed

, so could take literally a month before the SD is up and running on my trusty GO (Classic now!!).
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crowman · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 03, 2005 Posts: 21

I ordered on 26h April. UK maps.
Still at 'warehouse' stage.

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