TomTom GO 5 : Software review

DavidW · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 1:14 am Post subject:

Amongst the European countries, my understanding is that only the Netherlands and the UK have a postcode system that allows you to identify individual streets with a postcode.

Existing TomTom products have as much postcode support as is possible for other countries. I have some faint memory of postcode support being trumpted as a new feature in TomTom Navigator 3 (Navigator 2 didn't use postcodes at all), then the UK users cried foul because full postcodes weren't supported.

This time, TomTom have apparently used "full postcodes" to refer to postcodes identifying individual streets.

I await correction from those who have more familiarity with postcode systems in Europe if I've got this wrong!

What does seem clear is that Go 5 software with the new maps has full postcode support for the UK.

David

stratman · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 8:10 am Post subject: TTG upgrade.... or not

Hi..I'm a very recent TTG user and I really love it...apart from this scenario...I've recently met a new lady who happens to live almost in the middle of no where...TTG has never taken me to her house the same way twice!!! A little frustrating when I'm trying to learn some kinda route!!! BUT the speed...sorry, I mean safety camera download has without doubt saved me from losing my license and is FAN-tastic! I cant afford yet another picture of my car through the post... otherwise I wont be using TTG or a car for a while!! Rolling Eyes

Anyhow.. this upgrade question. Like you guys, having just bought the thing and fallen in love with it, I will be mightily miffed if I cant get the new version software that would give me options of choosing the type of route to use, for example.

Before I registered with this forum, I'd read your news and immediately e-mailed Tom Tom asking what the situation is.. they said it will be available to us older version guys, to expect it during "The next few weeks" and to "Check the website".

It ^&*%ing better be available one way or another, although I'm not too fussed about not having travel reports etc via Bluetooth.... Hmmm.. let me think about that....Yep, I cant deny it would have been useful! But having said that, apart from the subscription stuff it will hopefully be a big :D for us all!!! Everything crossed, eh.....

Keep up the good work and thanks for some great tips and stories here.. Wink

Stratman

Sniff · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 10:29 am Post subject:

DavidW · Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2005 6:26 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the confirmation, sniff.

To clarify, the existing postcode support is near certain to be continued into Go 5 with the new maps - it would be crazy to remove it. For the two European countries with 'street level' postcodes, Go 5 with the new maps will support those postcodes - which the existing Go software and maps do not.

So far as upgrades go, details are still unclear, but it seems that there will be an upgrade, and likely that a "software only" upgrade - that is one that doesn't have new maps - will be free for existing Go users. What is unclear is when existing Go users will be offered the new maps (presumably for a fee) and whether new maps are needed for the new full postcode support to work.

All will become clear in time when TomTom make their announcements. To date, TomTom's upgrade deals have been pretty generous and at some of the lowest prices in the business for those who pay for chargeable upgrades. Hopefully that will continue!

David

dogdays · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 03, 2004 Posts: 38

I only bought the Go 3 months ago. I expect at least a free softwear upgrade. As for new maps us existing users whose units are under 1 year old should at least get a special deal.

nich · Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2005 8:24 pm Post subject:

I whole heartedly agree with the last post. If ttg are as good as hoped, i think they will look after new owners. I think within the last 6 months free or very special rate, otherwise people might be put off in the future feeling that the devices might become obsolete before there paid for.

Eskie · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:20 pm Post subject:

Some of the above posts are hilarious; some people sure do like to get themselves worked up about something that MIGHT happen Laughing

Guys; chill; 8) IF the news is what you fear THEN get irate, but it seems completely pointless stressing yourselves out at this point!

The guys that run this forum do a great job; some of the posts on this thread have been almost having a go at them which is well out of order, after-all they do not work for Tomtom!
A bit more gratitude wouldn't go a miss as well some patience Smile

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nich · Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2005 1:47 pm Post subject:

We all appreciate what a great job this forum does.
The reason we air are views now is so that it might get the message across to ttg before there release.

gluey · Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2005 11:24 am Post subject: Wish list

A couple of additions I would like are,

Password protect my sd card just in case it gets stolen.

Sound option to keep poi sound on and voice off. (helps warn of speed cameras when not needing voice instructions.

When selecting a street for a city it should list only the streets in that city.

Custom poi sounds.

I use my TomTom for work and pleasure every day and can't wait for the upgrade.

Keep up the good work at TomTom and may my wishes will come true!

JohnBoy59 · Regular Visitor Joined: Feb 21, 2005 Posts: 120

Talk to Conroyd - he has a silent voice to download and it works a treat. You still get the full nav screen but no voice and all the PIO warnings work. He also has one that beeps instead of having a voice.
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Grey_Area · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 04, 2005 Posts: 2

First...update for TomTom Go now available on TomTom website...well, sort of (see later).

Confirmation that new maps are going to cost owners 79.95 Euros plus 9.95 Euros for postage. Can I get irate now? I only bought mine in December, and support other users who suggest that recent purchases (I'd say 6 months rather than 12) should at least get a reduced rate, if not totally free.

And the FREE download of version 5 is as far as I can tell not working...both the exe and zip file download give you a file that installs version 4.400, which is a backwards step from my old 4.420! The cynic in me thinks this is deliberate to encourage people to go for the paid upgrade of maps plus software...go on, convince me I'm wrong.

MikeB · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: The other shoe has dropped...

Oldboy · Posted: Wed May 04, 2005 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: The other shoe has dropped...

docdoc · Posted: Thu May 05, 2005 9:53 am Post subject:

To anyone else who complains about upgrade prices: you should see what Alpine, Lexus, BMW etc charge for their upgrades!

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