Software-only package unlikely to be released

aiw_2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 5

Just to let you know, I've been in touch with TomTom today, and apparently, there won't be an official software-only package of Navigator 5. This is very disappointing, because I've already got a GPS receiver which works fine with my PDA. All I need is the application and maps. The software-only packages being advertised appear to be the TomTom bundles split up (according to TomTom).

I hope that the guy in Tomtom support who told me this is wrong, because I've been waiting for it to be released for quite some time now. Anyway, I just thought I would let you know.

Best regards,
aiw_2000

jimbo09990 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 22, 2005 Posts: 33

sounds to me like the tomtom guy was wrong. This doesn't look like a split up pack to me. Mind you, they don't have it in stock yet!

http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/viewprod.php?flt=soft&category_id=81&vt=list&hp=Pocket+PC%2Ccategory_id%3D81&product_id=1737

Regards

James

HielandLad · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 7:15 pm Post subject:

I bought a software only TT5 with no problems right at launch.

MartinBrown · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 10, 2005 Posts: 44

Interesting. It says advertised on that link "FREE SPEED CAMERA DATABASE DOWNLOAD with this product".

Is this the safety camera demo you get with "Plus" or are they actually giving a complete DB download?
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andy-c1 · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:59 pm Post subject:

i doubt it's tomtom database ,you might find it is from this website although don't take my word ,someone will know though
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aiw_2000 · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 16, 2005 Posts: 5

I must admit, I'm a little confused by the whole situation. The reply I got from TomTom about this is:

At this time our management is unsure if we will make this [software-only package of Navigator 5] available but sometimes distributors will have the ability to sell parts of the bundles. That is why you need to ask the dealer. At this time we are really unsure if we will have a software only package available to customers.

...which contradicts their own FAQ. Very strange!

HielandLad: where did you get your copy from?

aiw_2000

HielandLad · Posted: Sat Jul 16, 2005 10:20 am Post subject:

I got it from GPS for Less. Try the link below:

http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=1216&PHPSESSID=9cbf91f1c70a02219a112feea96a941a

(apologies for the split link) It is currently selling for £114.99. It comes on an SD Card in an original TT box with credit card activation code, etc. Activated without problem.

You can't get the full set of CDs with the plus maps as this is only available for new TT users by buying the European maps.

I received the product without problem and really quickly from the above.

Hope this helps.

Maxi · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 147

MarkHewitt · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 11:11 am Post subject:

They should sell it as software only because all that will happen is that people who already have GPS receivers instead of buying the software, they'll get a copied version.

There will always be people who pirate software, however if you refuse to supply the software that people want then of course they are going to turn to piracy.

gpsdell · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 23

I don't know if anyone else is confused but I certainly am

All I want is to buy TTN5 software to run an a PDA and GPS system I already have. The cheapest I have seen it is on Amazon for £95, but not in stock along with most retailers. And TomTom website doesn't even have it listed as a product, although the FAQ says it is available. How can software be out of stock? What do they do write the code for each customer who buys it?

Here's an idea for TomTom, allow people to purchase the software as a download from the website.

Rant over Smile

Is it worth holding out for this to become available or I am better off looking at an alternative product? Or maybe buying TTN3 now and then get an upgrade, mind you that works out quite expensive.

Dave

Maxi · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 147

gpsdell · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 23

You might be right, I did look at that one. Two things put me off it.

1. It comes with a 128 MB SD card, which is a waste, I would prefer one bigger or none at all.

2. Considering the SD card would cost about £10, the package is £10 more than amazon.co.uk.

I think I will very quickly get bored of waiting and order it from them anyway Smile

Maxi · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 147

Maxi · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 06, 2005 Posts: 147

Diplo · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2005 9:28 am Post subject:

It sounds to me like TomTom might not sell a software-only package themselves but they will allow distributors and retailers to do so.
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