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wrinklyninja Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:46 am Post subject: Government Study on SatNavs |
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Listening to BBC this morning re. the government plans to consult the SatNav industry to ensure users keep their systems updated.
I reckon that Pocket GPS World should offer to get involved as representative of users or else the industry will saddle us with ever increasing cost of compulsory updates. I don't mind paying for decent map updates (if they actually exist) but the real problem is that most software for smartphones has a terrible shelf life before support is pulled. eg Sygic Mobile Maps 10. No map updates available as they try to force me into buying new software that I don't need or want. |
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DennisN Tired Old Man
Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 14893 Location: Keynsham
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Government consultation is a load of hot air - providing the Govt doesn't have to spend anything (except on the expenses of MPs doing the consultation) they'll happily consult on anything! _________________ Dennis
If it tastes good - it's fattening.
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peterc10 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Aug 21, 2005 Posts: 1761 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 2:43 pm Post subject: Re: Government Study on SatNavs |
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wrinklyninja wrote: | Sygic Mobile Maps 10. No map updates available as they try to force me into buying new software that I don't need or want. |
My experiences of Sygic are just the opposite to you.
I bought MM9 (£60 in those days!) when I was using my old HTC Hero and then got offered a free upgrade to MM10. IIRC when Sygic first announced they were abandoning MM10 and changing to Aura they publicly stated (in PGPSW) that existing MM users would be given a free upgrade, but at the time my old Hero would not run Aura (needed a 3D chip or some such thing) so I did not bother.
However when I changed the Hero for a Sensation I emailed them and asked how I could transfer MM10 to the new phone - I was already using the same SD card as the Hero, so all I needed was the .apk file. Without any prompting on my part they said that MM10 was now obsolete so I could have a free copy of Aura. And I got the latest maps with it. Since then I have 2 or 3 further software updates (including a change of name to Sygic GPS) along with the latest maps each time.
So I have nothing but praise for the the way they treated me. I am not sure why you did not get the same treatment. _________________ Peter
HTC Sensation
Sygic GPS for Europe (No more TT "support"!)
Copilot for USA
Bury CC9060 bluetooth car kit & Brodit mount |
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wrinklyninja Occasional Visitor
Joined: Sep 21, 2006 Posts: 51
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:31 pm Post subject: Sygic |
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Definitely not picking on Sygic. I think they are one of the best out there. My point is exactly what you state. My phone will not run Aura due to the 3D issue etc but there are no map updates for MM10. So unless I update my phone I am stuffed. |
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peterc10 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Aug 21, 2005 Posts: 1761 Location: Kent, England
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Ah ... now I understand. IIRC that was the alternative they offered at the time - either upgrade to Aura free or get one last free map upgrade for MM10 and that would be it.
I must say that I have not regretted changing phones - the old Hero was struggling a bit with newer apps, although I did not realise it at the time. For example the Sensation is much smoother when changing the maps as I drive along. And I could never get the old Hero to run MM10 with CamerAlert running in the background. Now they work really well together.
When you do eventually change your phone give them an email and ask how you can get MM10 on the new phone. Use email (support at sygic.com) rather than their web based support, which is on open view to everybody, and ask them how to move MM10 to the new phone. They will probably give you the same offer as they did me. _________________ Peter
HTC Sensation
Sygic GPS for Europe (No more TT "support"!)
Copilot for USA
Bury CC9060 bluetooth car kit & Brodit mount |
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wrinklyninja Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Not likely to be changing phone anytime soon. I have a HTC Wildfire which works lovely with MM10 but isn't powerful enough for a 3D app which, to be honest, I am not bothered about. |
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aj2052 Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jul 03, 2005 Posts: 1431 Location: Leics,UK
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:16 am Post subject: |
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The only thing you can be sure of if the government decides anything is that thier will be an extra cost or a tax on something to do with Satnavs.
I also have the same situation with MM10 and my phone not having the graphics chip but certainly dont want to buy new phone just to upgrade. _________________ Moto G5s Plus, Sygic 17.4.8 |
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wrinklyninja Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:56 am Post subject: |
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I agree that, whatever happens between the government and the SatNav industry, it will almost certainly entail additional costs. This is why I reckon that the customers need representation to ensure that we have a voice to spell out why a lot of satnav users do not update. Not because they can't be bothered but because the updates are just not available. The classic example is TomTom Navigator for smartphones. |
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