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Retty
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 Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject: More TMC access confusion? |
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The following information has recently been posted on the Mitac website: in relation to the Mio C710 TMC is not free in the UK. What does it mean in relation to TMC support on the C710?
http://tinyurl.com/t7bx9
Is it possible that the "subscription" will expire after a year or fail to work if the TMC provider uses a new encryption code?
Is it worrying anyone that the manufacturer of the device doesn't seem to know whether or not TMC works in the UK?!
Gareth. |
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Sallyann
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:08 am Post subject: Re: More TMC access confusion? |
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| Retty wrote: |
Is it worrying anyone that the manufacturer of the device doesn't seem to know whether or not TMC works in the UK?!
Gareth. |
No worry at all if you have bought it from EasyDevices. Their advert says:
BUILT IN TMC - FULLY COMPATIBLE AND WORKING IN THE UK!
NO FURTHER COST, NO EXTRA EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/scp/products.asp?partno=MIOC710
If it stops working, under the Sale of Goods Act you will get your money back.
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Retty
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 11:40 am Post subject: Re: More TMC access confusion? |
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| Sallyann wrote: | | Retty wrote: |
Is it worrying anyone that the manufacturer of the device doesn't seem to know whether or not TMC works in the UK?!
Gareth. |
No worry at all if you have bought it from EasyDevices. Their advert says:
BUILT IN TMC - FULLY COMPATIBLE AND WORKING IN THE UK!
NO FURTHER COST, NO EXTRA EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
http://www.easydevices.co.uk/scp/products.asp?partno=MIOC710
If it stops working, under the Sale of Goods Act you will get your money back.
Sal |
I don't think it's that simple - there are a number of legal hurdles to pass before a refund can be forced.
Besides, aside from arguing for a refund in the event of failure, it would be good to have a clear understanding of the issues. Mitac has been consistent, albeit vaguely so, that TMC is not supported in the UK.
I have an unproven suspicion - for which I have no evidence - that the UK TMC functionality of the c710 is software based. Logically though the c710 is able to decrypt the current TMC stream.
What happens when/if the TMC provider alters its encryption code thus requiring a software update? If Mitac continues to be consistent about the fact that TMC is not supported in the UK then it's likely that no update will be available and that there will be no facility to purchase a lawful TMC licence.
Maybe a dedicated PDA solution - allowing the use of software such as Traffic SAM - is a better option if reliable TMC is a major reason for using the c710.
Gareth. |
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Sallyann
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Well Gareth, I for one have enjoyed the use of a reliable TMC service for six months, and continue to be very satisfied with it. :D
If I had listened to the worriers I would not have had that service, and still be no better off. 
If the situation ever changes I will deal with it at the time.
It's a great life, and there are more important things to think about than will the TMC stop working one day....
Be happy!
Sal |
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klystron_generator
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| Posted: Sat Dec 02, 2006 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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as far as i understand it the purchase price includes a one-off lifetime subscription to the TMC service
if it works make the most of it
if it doesn't work Mio are allegedly due to release a uk receiver for models needing an external receiver
there'll still be traffic bulletins on the radio but how many of us drive with the RDS system turned off  
other manufacturers have the same problem and TomTom also specify a one-off lifetime subscription or an annual subscription to their GPRS service |
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PudpullerTM
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| Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:44 am Post subject: TMC |
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I contacted Mio about TMC and apparently they have made a deal with Traffic Master to be able to use the UK system on their devices
There is no official line on this matter but it seems to be the case as
people say it works
hope it will be confirmed soon |
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