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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Mike.
Reading between the lines I thought that's what you were saying, but wanted to be sure. _________________ Andy
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | If the PNA has a mini USB socket the newer unit will work with it, i.e. One Third Edition, One XL, Go x20 and Go x30 - it won't work with the x10 range - Mike |
Eh? Every TomTom since the Classic has had a mini-USB socket, Mike! |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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What about the x10 units they don't have a mini USB connection point only the strange six pole socket for the traditional RDS-TMC - Mike |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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True, I was thinking along the lines of "they all have a USB socket as they all connect to a PC via it".
But I forgot the x10s don't have it on the windscreen mount, only on the home dock.
But everything else has one.... |
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pimplebrain Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Where TomTom says Home is!
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Last night I ordered the Currys TMC cable via their website to collect at local store this morning on way to work.
The one I was offered was NOT as shown on the website!!! It was the older egg-shaped version with a mini jackplug connector.
After pointing out the website showed a different version, they agreed and said they would notify their Head Office!!
Has anyone actually bought the newer USB aerial from Currys?
PS: TomTom have both on their website (£49.95!) |
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2007 Posts: 2789 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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That's rather worrying because the Currys web site only lists the newer USB receiver, so there doesn't appear to be any excuse for confusion. _________________ Andy
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alanji Lifetime Member
Joined: Sep 04, 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Somerset
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:53 am Post subject: |
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GPS_fan wrote: | That's rather worrying because the Currys web site only lists the newer USB receiver, so there doesn't appear to be any excuse for confusion. |
Maybe it depends on whether individual stores have restocked. _________________ Alan
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pimplebrain Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Where TomTom says Home is!
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 10:58 am Post subject: |
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alanji wrote: | GPS_fan wrote: | That's rather worrying because the Currys web site only lists the newer USB receiver, so there doesn't appear to be any excuse for confusion. |
Maybe it depends on whether individual stores have restocked. |
Maybe - but looking at the pricing, the Currys £29.99 is more in line with the web prices for the old version.
If they ARE going to sell the newer USB version at that price, then it's a hell of a difference to TomTom's £49.99.
I'll pop back into the store later today and see what the latest news is.
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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I visited my local Currys today and confirmed that the product code (904240) given on their web site for the newer receiver matches the in-store product code for the older non-USB receiver. _________________ Andy
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pimplebrain Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Where TomTom says Home is!
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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GPS_fan wrote: | I visited my local Currys today and confirmed that the product code (904240) given on their web site for the newer receiver matches the in-store product code for the older non-USB receiver. |
Looks like anyone who orders this on the internet for home delivery is not going to be a happy bunny.
Someone has made a boo-boo here!
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GPS_fan Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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According to Currys customer services, they only stock one TT TMC receiver - so it doesn't look like anybody will be receiving the newer, USB receiver from Currys. _________________ Andy
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pimplebrain Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 14, 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Where TomTom says Home is!
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Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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GPS_fan wrote: | According to Currys customer services, they only stock one TT TMC receiver - so it doesn't look like anybody will be receiving the newer, USB receiver from Currys. |
After speaking to a contact in our local Trading Standards office, it looks like Currys are being a bit naughty here. If the product is obviously different, such as connections (USB/mini jack) and shape (box/egg) then this could be misleading.
She is going to see if the website should be changed to give a true illustration of the product!
Interesting!!!
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Wazza_G Lifetime Member
Joined: Jan 10, 2006 Posts: 585 Location: Guildford (Regrettibly)
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 2:15 pm Post subject: |
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So we have a definitive answer to which units are & are NOT compatible with the new USB TMC device or is someone going to be doing a batch of tests?
I'd like to know so that if it's 100% compatible with my TTG720 then I'll probably invest in it, otherwise I think I'll either have to give a miss or upgrade to a 730T! |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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I can assure you it will work coupled to an x20 device, but you might have an issue finding one for sale - Mike |
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jagx400 Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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I bought the old style one from Curry's and to be honest I get good reception and the TMC info has been accurate, to the point where I didn't believe it and ended up getting stuck in traffic, should have listened to the advise |
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