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I ordered the TomTom + Wireless GPS about a week ago from MobilePlanet and they sent me vesion 2.24 of the Navigator. I quickly discovered that a newer version 3 exists.. I tried to contact TomTom about an upgrade but they say my product code for Navigator USA is not eligible for the upgrade to 3... can anyone shed light on what's going on here?? thanks!
Yeah, you've been ripped off. Get a refund and buy version 3.
I have v3 but never used the v2 so not sure of the differences.
being ripped off depends on the price you paid.
personally I would not give much for a version 2 today . . .
I have no experience with TomTom before 3, but everyone who has claim there are major improvements (stability and map quality).
jameskk said:
can anyone shed light on what's going on here?? thanks!
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There are some relatively small differences. I would not be able to explain why they have called it version 3 instead of 2.5.
I guess it has something to do with the map format which is not compatible between 2.4 and 3.0.
All the overlay files (freeware add on to TomTom) seem not to be version specific.
My advice is: Get refund and buy version 3 to allow you to get next update at cheaper price, else stay with version 2.4 has it is great.
Tanguy
UPDATE - I just called MobilePlanet to send this back and get version 3 and the customer service rep told me that TomTom has not released version 3 to USA distributors as of yet and that was why I got version 2. They informed me that serveral customers have called regarding this and they were aware of it. Any thoughts? Has anyone purchased version 3 from a US distributor?
Mobile Planet responded correctly. Version 3 is not available in the US as yet. Rumors that I've heard/read are conflicting: TomTom may release v3 in the US or they will wait and do a v4 release everywhere. I'd suggest emailing TomTom & see what their response is.
db
I've looked at the US version of TomTom on their web site.
The printscreen of the US version are of version 2.xx not 3.03
Tanguy
the main problem that I am having is that once in a while the software will show me floating around on the screen in random positions.. it's doesn't appear to be readings from my BT GPS receiver (TomTom model) because I can soft-reset the XDAII and the software shows my correct position again, but I must perform a soft-reset and can't just exit and restart Navigator... anyone else have this happen?
There is NO Version 3 for the US and there isn't going to be. TomTom are moving towards a common navigation engine that is already available in the PalmOS, GO and Smartphone platforms.
The next release will be a PocketPC version of this to replace TomTom 3 in the EU and TomTom 2 in the US.
There is no release timeline for this but expect news before Christmas.
Jameskk, I had that problem when I had bluetooth tools installed, once I deinstalled it everything was ok, do you have the latest gps driver for your version?
Hi All - I can see a few post about the above software. Tom Tom are saying that V6 Navigator is not officially compatible with the Kaiser. Can I assume because there are manly positive posts about it here that it DOES work OK on the device?
I'm with O2 and although they sell (and I've bought) 'Co-Pilot', I been having a few problems with it triggering the message 'the server has been reset...blah...blah...all your data needs to be resynchronised' when I try and sync the device with Outlook. The resyncing is a L-o-n-g process and it wipes out all my quick dials too - ouch!) Co-Pilot Support have confirmed it's a known problem on some devices..so I'm not looking to fix this as O2 are sending me a credit)
Thanks
I got the "o2 Stellar" yesterday and TomTom 6 works fine.. Just find which com port the GPS is assigned to in Start -> Settings -> External GPS .. Then just assign TomTom to that com port via the configuration - I used "Other NMEA GPS Receiver" but I dont think it matters which option you choose aslong as you choose the right port.
TomTom 6 works brilliantly well on my "Stellar".
Got TomTom working on my AT&T Tilt. Pick other GPS receiver, Baud 9600, COM4.
Well, seeing as HTC sell the Tytn II with a trial version of Tomtom, you would rather expect it to work!
Got tomtom v6 working perfectly fine on my tilt with duttys v3 rom. Like posted above, most likely its com 4. Initial start takes about 30 seconds but after that full blast reception.
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Well, seeing as HTC sell the Tytn II with a trial version of Tomtom, you would rather expect it to work!
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TomTom is not trial, it's special Kaiser full version.
stevep said:
Hi All - I can see a few post about the above software. Tom Tom are saying that V6 Navigator is not officially compatible with the Kaiser. Can I assume because there are manly positive posts about it here that it DOES work OK on the device?
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The Tytn II ships with a "Taster" edition of TomTom 6 (version 6.032). Thus I expect TomTom support the platform
Actually I have a "Pukka" copy of the "Navigator 6 software and maps of western Europe", and have raised a few calls about the software (the version on my CD shipped with V6.010, so I asked for latest specifying my exact device, and was pointed to the "downloads" area of tomtom website (version 6.030 is there))
I'm with O2 and although they sell (and I've bought) 'Co-Pilot', I been having a few problems with it triggering the message 'the server has been reset...blah...blah...all your data needs to be resynchronised' when I try and sync the device with Outlook. The resyncing is a L-o-n-g process and it wipes out all my quick dials too - ouch!) Co-Pilot Support have confirmed it's a known problem on some devices..so I'm not looking to fix this as O2 are sending me a credit)
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T-Mobile now offer Co-Pilot with its Tytn II varient (MDA Vario III)
Having had a quick "play" with a co-pilot system, it looked fancier (and has a better "Licensing" policy than tomtom) however I preferred the TomTom software (my Girlfriend has an old TomTom Go)
I have TomTom traffic and Safety camera's options purchase and find these excellent
If you can test co-pilot you might prefer it. I preferred tomtom
Always worked flawlessly on my HTC Kaiser, never messed with gps settings either
Tom Tom and Co Pilot
Thanks everyone. I'm going to purchase Tom Tom as Co Pilot caused a few serious problems on my Stellar
But you should have TomTom already if you own Kaiser device...
gabriel31337 said:
But you should have TomTom already if you own Kaiser device...
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true... plus, there's always *other* ways of getting TOMTOM
Older version also works, but the 6.032 has "Build-in GPS receiver" option. In older you need to manually set it up as other NMEA receiver. In Poland EraGSM (soon to be T-Mobile) provide Vario III with full version of TT6 with regional maps.
I'm running TomTom that's "for the Trinity" from HTC e-club. I used the same thing on my Trinity and it auto picked up the internal, and has internal GPS setting. On my Tilt, this option is not available, but picked other, baud 9600, com 4 and it works nice and fast
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Hey all, been running tomtom 6.032 on my o2 Stellar with absolutly no problems at all!! It is by far the best sat nav for pocket pc. I have tried most programs out there but tomtom wins hands down for speed, stability and performance.. 10/10
I agree duncstar- have tried iGo and Navigon but TomTom is far quicker and more stable.
Out of interest, can someone calify the differences between the TomTom Taster and regular TomTom?
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TomTom is not trial, it's special Kaiser full version.
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No its not - its not special in any way. You have to buy any of the maps you wish to use (except for the 'free' city map they give you).
I installed TomTom Navigator 6 V6.010 with 6.75 US/Canada maps into my Tilt...everything works except one feature in the point of interest. It doesn't list nearby "stores" in the Los Angeles. Only show Apple etc. stores that are in the east coast, what gives? What can I do to fix this? thanks
Thanks for help
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Hey all, been running tomtom 6.032 on my o2 Stellar with absolutly no problems at all!! It is by far the best sat nav for pocket pc. I have tried most programs out there but tomtom wins hands down for speed, stability and performance.. 10/10
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Thanks Duncstar for your help. Especially as you're an O2 user in the UK too Thanks also to everyone else who offered advice and pointed me in the right direction. I did read some stuff about 'maps not showing up'. Duncstar - Did yours work literally 'straight out of the box'?
I have an imported Kaiser here in the US. Tom Tom works perfectly. I bought the usa/canada maps from amazon for $125. Installed it and no issues. I did have to select the gps, used 57,000 baud, com 4 and it's great.
There's also a "quick gps" application on your phone. Use it to help zero in the gps even better. It wants to run once a week.
I also bought and installed the Mr. T voice and I'm officially the biggest nerd on my block now. Turn Right Sucka!
Oh yeah, I"m not sure which version of TT6 was on my kaiser. When I installed the purchased software, it loaded up version 6.010. I had to go to tom tom's website and download the 6.030 version.
Can anyone recommend a PDA Sat Nav application with up-to-date maps, camera alerts & traffic?
I have been using TomTom Navigator 6 for 2 years, but TomTom has now told me this is obsolete and no new maps will be released. TomTom 7 is not available in the UK (they told me) and there are no plans for a new software release.
I therefore tried ALK CoPilot 7. They also told me their maps are over 18 months old and will nbot be releasing new ones. They could not give me a date for CoPilot 8.
Garmin Mobile XT 5 appears to cost £100 for map subscription alone (although that is for a lifetime) and does not appear to have a traffic subscription service that covers most roads (only some 'FM service').
Nav N Go iGo 8 is not portable onto my 16gb MicroSD card.
Has anyone used Wayfinder Navigator 8? I am a little concerned that it relies on the phone signal in case you go into a poor reception area - which is exactly when you will need a Sat Nav! Any reviews?
Or does anyone know of an alternative for the UK?
Cheers,
I have got Tomtom 7 and i notice that it is slow to pick up satellites, i am not sure whether this is dependant on the GPS or the software. i am thinking about upgrading to see if it makes any difference, and hopefully get a generally better version of Tomtom for my kaiser.
Any recommendations on what version to upgrade to? I think my current version is 7.450
Also would i be able to use the maps i already have? once i get the .cab file is it just uninstall old TT7 and install new TT7?
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I have got Tomtom 7 and i notice that it is slow to pick up satellites, i am not sure whether this is dependant on the GPS or the software. i am thinking about upgrading to see if it makes any difference, and hopefully get a generally better version of Tomtom for my kaiser.
Any recommendations on what version to upgrade to? I think my current version is 7.450
Also would i be able to use the maps i already have? once i get the .cab file is it just uninstall old TT7 and install new TT7?
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The speed of getting satellite fixes is dependent on which radio you use. You should take a look at the radio thread.
Upgrading from 7.450 to the newer 7.910 or 7.915 versions will require re-activating your maps, I believe.
I was wondering the same thing.. My current version is also 7.45.. and it works great for the most part... Do any of the newer versions work with the mapshare or street names ?
I have the 7.910, it's allow to use the maps v8 but i don't see new features or new street ...
cyph3r said:
I have the 7.910, it's allow to use the maps v8 but i don't see new features or new street ...
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LOL.
Everytime when a new map comes, way's are changed. They've closed (example) wall-street. If you have outdated map, you will see wall-street is open.
@warsng
I have the newest tomtom. 7.915.9196. They say its compatible with footprints of manila, but still didn't see any of that option in TOMTOM.
Also with that build of tomtom i got in 2 minutes GPS. Strange, cause didn't use about for 3 months Tomtom. But got radio (famous) 1.65
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LOL.
Everytime when a new map comes, way's are changed. They've closed (example) wall-street. If you have outdated map, you will see wall-street is open.
@warsng
I have the newest tomtom. 7.915.9196. They say its compatible with footprints of manila, but still didn't see any of that option in TOMTOM.
Also with that build of tomtom i got in 2 minutes GPS. Strange, cause didn't use about for 3 months Tomtom. But got radio (famous) 1.65
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thanks, firing up the torrentz as i write this
When I was using TomTom 6 (original) from Kaiser, getting sat fixed was super fast! Not more than 30 seconds most of the time.
Now, I am using TomTom 7.450 as well, and hell slow
But I dont bother, I am too lazy to update because all other versions (of TT7) are more or less the same.
I am waiting my next dream phone, probably it will show up in MWC Barcelona next week
Toshiba TG01 is the closest one, but I don't like WinMo 6.1. If it can be upgraded to 6.5 (or even 7.0 in the future), I will go for it!
Hi, I have just bought a second hand Touch Pro and love it, much more intuitive than my tytn.
I have got rid of the awful vodafone stuff and put on the latest hardspl, the standard rom, and the 1.12.25.19 radio and everything seems to be working well - that is apart from the GPS.
I have done some searching and the general consensus seems to be, to put on GPS Test by chartcross. I'm trying to run Tomtom Navigator 5 v5.210.
Is this the best thing to do and does Navigator 5 work with the touch pro?
Is there better software than Tomtom (I'm in the UK if it makes any difference)?
Thanks,
Barnaby
Route 66 maybe or navigon?
Wayfinder?
Time to pay up!
Tomtom will not allow activation on your new device unless you can prove your old one no longer works or is broken ! Their support is something close to useless. However Tomtom 7 does have more features than 5 or 6 and western europe maps are available to download at under £40... this still represents, in my opinion, good value. I can see your frustration (if you can prove your old device is gone tomtom will simply insist you need tt7 for the touchpro anyway!)
tomtom 7?!
Thanks for your reply, I can only see Navigator 6 on the Tomtom site and it's priced at just under £90! Where do I get version 7 and for £40?!
by the way, my old Tomtom software did authorise ok - must just be a fluke...
I could never get my TomTom5 work on the TP.
You can find TomTom7 by doing a search in this site, the executable is ok to distribute if I remember correct, but you still have to install TomTom home and buy the maps.
TomTom7 is way better than v.5 ...
Tomtom home
The v6 you see is a dvd install, v7 is only available via download (hence is cheaper). To get it you must go to the tom tom web site and download tomtom home 2 ( latest version is 2.5.2.60 , its free) onto your pc. Then connect your touchpro and you'll be able to download maps online, western europe was £39.95 last I looked.
ok, sooo...
Again, thanks for your replies.
Right I have downloaded and installed Tomtom7 with the maps. I have installed gps test and gps tweaks... still no satellite lock in gps test.
I found an extensive page on this site all about gps problems, where I learned about gps test, but I can't find it again!
Please help me or point me in the direction of the main gps problems page. I have searched and searched for it!
Thanks,
Barnaby
I have no GPS test, and radio .19 as well. I can get a fix with tomtom in under 1 minute. THE FIRST HOOKUP ON TOMTOM IS HORRIBLE!!! Just letting you know. I put it by a window and walked off. Probably took around 5 minutes. After that, I get a fix in less than 1 minute every time. Like I said, first time is the hardest. Good luck!!
Try using QuickGPS...
Helps me get locks almost immediatly!
I have both Tom Tomm and Garmin installed...
I simply prefer Garmin!