Latest UK map

zanda · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:42 pm Post subject: Latest UK map

I need to get the latest Uk map please. Anyone?
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erniew · Lifetime Member Joined: Jun 05, 2005 Posts: 127

it is available here
www.tomtom.com

nikthomas · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 19, 2005 Posts: 3

I am also looking for an updated map, but there are no updates at www.tomtom.com ?

I have only just installed the software, but found that many streets are not on the map. Would any map updates be listed under the Mobile 5 Updates section on the Tom Tom website?

zanda · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:34 am Post subject:

I don't know why someone would suggest going to the tomtom site as if we have not tried that. Confused

I tried updating from the phone to the tomtom site and it says my version is up to date. Would that include the maps as well?
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carmex · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 129

Hi,

The updates for download through the TomTom website are updates to the Mobile 5 application, to fix bugs etc, as opposed to updates to the maps.

You can however get map updates, as and when they are available, if you subscribe to the updates through TomTom Plus >> http://www.tomtom.com/plus/service.php?ID=7&Language=1

Unfortunaley the maps on any navigation software will never be 100% up to date - due to the lenght of time taken to obtain the data and create the maps - just look how long it took for the M6 Toll Road to appear on Sat Nav software.

Owen
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www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk

YooNoo LTD
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MarkHewitt · Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:18 pm Post subject:

Mothra · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 11

I complained to TomTom about the state of their maps and you can view their response here:

http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=26298

What you have to remember is:

1. This technology is still in its infancy
2. Much of the map data relies on information supplied by local government

<rant>
I don't know about you but where I live (Leeds), the roads are in a shocking state (there's a £66,000,000 backlog of repairs), so it doesn't surprise me that they've also supplied duff data to TeleAtlas.
</rant>

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