HD Traffic Accessory UK Launch Postponed

Darren · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:28 pm Post subject:

Out of interest Mike, how long had yo had the device before you returned it?
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ItsMikeE · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

Darren · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject:

Crikey! Well done Amazon.
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jimbo_hippo · Frequent Visitor Joined: May 18, 2005 Posts: 444

Just got this in an email from Tom Tom:

Dear James
Your TomTom Traffic™ service is due to expire on 12 February 2009.

But don't worry, we have two great options for you to choose from!

Renew your TomTom Traffic™ service – it's easy, just follow the link below!

Or, take advantage of our exclusive GO LIVE offer for a new way to stay informed!

The revolutionary TomTom GO 940 LIVE features the complete LIVE Services bundle. Delivered straight to your device!

We're offering you an exclusive 20% discount on the GO 940 LIVE device plus 3 months LIVE services completely free!

Buy with 20% discount

WOW!!!! 20% discount on the online price! Great! (Notice how I too can use lots of !!!!s to make it look incredible!!!)

Id prefer to buy the accessory but doesn't look like this is going to be an option.
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SpeedCam · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject:

I'm not sure if this will help or upset people some, but I beleive Darren is correct in the assumption that the HD Traffic will not be released in the UK. The reason being this.

I had a Go 720 and I purchased a V1 TMC receiver for £39, it never worked.

TT replaced the V1 with a v2 which was better but still not good, I complained and kept opening logs etc etc.

Back in April 08, I was promised a free upgrade to the HD Traffic receiver when it was released in the UK.

October/November still no resolution, so I escalated the issue and gave TT two options either supply or confirm when HD would be released or upgrade my 720 to a 740.

To my surprise they agreed to the 740 upgrade, but I received a 940. I've been very lucky but you have to ask yourself why they have not confirmed the release date and just agreed to upgrade my unit.

Darren · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:04 pm Post subject:

And my statements that it was not coming to the UK are based on rather more than an assumption Wink

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AndyVaughan · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:58 pm Post subject:

ItsMikeE · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:06 pm Post subject:

So do any of Tomtom's rivals have anything to compare with HD Traffic?
Due to being let down by Tomtom I would rather go elsewhere, but the HD Traffic would be useful for me and I am not going to cut my nose off to spite my face

Arrunden · Occasional Visitor Joined: Feb 25, 2009 Posts: 1

I contacted TomTom yesterday and had what was previously stated on this site confirmed, not only that they suggested a work around which I have to say I was a little dissapointed with, see below.

Dear James

I regret to inform you that HD traffic will not be released In the UK for go 720. I apologize for any discomfort this situation has created. If you really do want a device with HD traffic I would advise you to purchase the go 40 series, 940 which has HD traffic.

Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Support

Great solution go and spend more money on a new TomTom device which will probably be out of date within 6 months thanks to TomTom who seem to be only interested in making a fast buck with no concern for their customers.

Graeme2812 · Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject:

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