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paulpa66
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 Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject: second hand |
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| is it ok to buy second hand tom tom one, or will the registration cause a problem if previously owned (product key)? |
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sgould
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think that there is a problem as long as you take over everything.
The GO itself has a "Device Code". You can find this from the Preferences/Show Info.
The system software can be downloaded for free from the TomTom site.
If you have this, you will have a working GO! But no maps to look at.....
The "Product Code" relates to the map only. It comes on a separate plastic card like a credit card. To have a working map you need to have the map SD card and the matching product code.
The product code and device code are needed in www.ttcode.com to get the activation code.
The only risk is that the map has been activated on another GO before its been sold on to you. Ask for the activation code before you buy and check it's valid on the TTCODE site.
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paulpa66
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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| so am i looking for this code not to have been registered on this site? |
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sgould
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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You need to be sure that the Product Code has not been linked to any other Device Code. If it has, although your map may work, you will not be entitled to any discounted map upgrades.
If it has been used on www.ttcode.com. It will only be OK if it has been used to link the map you are buying to the device you are buying.
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MR_TiGGer
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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There's a huge amount of dodgy motherless mongrels out there, so if you don't trust the source then walk away might be the best course.
I bought my TTOne off ebay as a Brand new Boxed TTOne, off a fella with 100% f/back and had sold at least 4TT's before, so I was happy.
But most of the ads on ebay seemed too good to be true, normally meaning exactly that 
It's always the same on ebay though when something new and highly desirable hits the market, lots of scum out there ready to catch the gulible and make easy money selling fresh air or stolen stuff. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:39 pm Post subject: |
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| sgould wrote: | | I don't think that there is a problem as long as you take over everything..... |
I don't have the license agreement in front of me, but I don't think that you can transfer it (the license) to another person, also if your unit is broken and you are not the original owner TT are not going to help you. |
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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I have the EULA in front of me and it is some what eye testing to read but there is one part that you should pay attention to.
Second section: GRANT OF LICENSE quote from within this section "This License is non-exclusive and non-transferable"
Only the person that bought the software/ device can be the rightful owner, if you purchase the software/ device second hand or from a non -approved supplier you will be in breach of the EULA, what did surprise me was "lending...... of software/ hardware is prohibited" - does this mean you are in breach of EULA for giving your device to someone for a weekend trip? -
I must admit its the first time I have bothered to read it, the type set is too small - Any one in the legal profession within the UK who can read the small print care to add to this ? - Mike |
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paulpa66
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Think i,ll buy new, its only a little more. If i want to add POI,s and speed cameras, do i need any other software or does TT1 run this? |
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sgould
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| Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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TT ONE will run all of that with no extra software. But you will probably need to buy a bigger SD card as the one that comes with the ONE is pretty full. I think it's a 128MB card. Try a 256 card. Make sure it's an SD card and not an MMC which looks the same.
When you get your new ONE. Copy the card to your PC before you do anything else. Check you have downloaded everything. The download file should be around 115MB. Then if you get a problem with any card (overloading and crashing it is common!) you will be able to wipe it and start again. But a failure will be less likely on a bigger card.
I would suggest a belt and braces approach.
Buy TT ONE
Connect it to PC with USB cable.
Copy card to PC.
Remove card from ONE and keep safe.
Insert new blank 256 MB SD card.
Copy backup from PC to new card on the ONE.
Then you will have a backup on the PC for emergencies.
And a pristine SD card in a cupboard if everything goes wrong.
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paulpa66
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:11 am Post subject: |
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| thanks, i,ll follow those instructions. will 256mb be enough for cameras and poi,s? |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:24 am Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: | I have the EULA in front of me ........................
I must admit its the first time I have bothered to read it,............ |
Off topic but something else in the EULA that most people are not aware of is the 2 year warranty.
"TomTom warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period that is the shorter of (a) two (2) years from the date that the Hardware was first purchased by you"
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:54 am Post subject: |
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| rayflan wrote: |
Off topic but something else in the EULA that most people are not aware of is the 2 year warranty. |
I thought that was the case with the original GOs, not with the current range |
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:56 am Post subject: |
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| paulpa66 wrote: | | thanks, i,ll follow those instructions. will 256mb be enough for cameras and poi,s? |
go for 1GB card, the difference in price is not that great these days and you'll have enough room to add more maps |
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rayflan
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| Eldar wrote: | | rayflan wrote: |
Off topic but something else in the EULA that most people are not aware of is the 2 year warranty. |
I thought that was the case with the original GOs, not with the current range |
You could be right I have the classic, maybe some one with a 300 / 500 or one of the 10 series could check.
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| Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Limited Warranty
TomTom’s Limited Warranty applies to all TomTom hardware products. Here you can review the Limited Warranty for the TomTom hardware products. |
Bought before 1st Jan 2006 | Quote: | 6) LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
a) You may only use the Software and the Hardware after having read the instructions supplied with it before you use it. If you
have any difficulty using the Software and/or the Hardware, consult the instructions to check you are using it correctly.
b) The use of the Software and the Hardware in a navigation system means that calculation errors can occur, for instance caused by local environmental conditions
and/or incomplete data. TomTom cannot warrant that the TomTom Software, Hardware and/or Service operates error-free.
c) TomTom warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period that is
the shorter of (a) two (2) years from the date that the Hardware was first purchased by you and (b) the period ending upon your
breach of any term of the EULA (“Warranty Period”). During the Warranty Period the Hardware will be repaired or replaced
at TomTom’s option (“Limited Warranty”), without charge to you for either part or labor. This warranty covers the prompt
replacement of the data carrier and the Hardware only. If the Hardware is repaired after expiry or the end of the Warranty Period, the Warranty Period for the repair will
expire six (6) months from the date of repair. |
After JAn 1st 2006 | Quote: | WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS
1) TomTom International B.V. (“TomTom”) warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal use (“Defects”) for a period of two (2) years from the date that the
Hardware was first purchased by you (“Warranty Period”). During the Warranty Period the Hardware will be
repaired or replaced at TomTom’s choice (“Limited Warranty”) without charge to you for either parts or labour.
This Limited Warranty covers the replacement of the Hardware only. If the Hardware is repaired after the
Warranty Period has expired, the Warranty Period for the repair will expire six (6) months after the date of repair. |
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