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jmac



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PostETA on next map update?  Fri Jul 18, 2008 1:49 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
I'm wondering if anyone has an educated guess on when the next map update from TT will be released. I tried contacting them directly, but the CSR hadn't even heard of the quarterly updates. I'm sitting on my free map upgrade and wondering if I should wait or just pull the trigger.
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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:09 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
Well, your latest map garantee only last for 30 days, so use it before it is to late...
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orphius



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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 3:57 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
It depends on when did you buy your unit. If quarterly update is a true one then the update should come out by 2nd week of August (as the previous one was May 9th). Do the math and use your judgement.

More over if you bought any of the Go x30s then they have now the most updated maps. In that case you only can wait.
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jmac



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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:12 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
I bought a 930, but it does not have the 8.05 maps on it.
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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:22 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
What version of map do you have in your 930? As far I know 930 came with v8.05.
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jmac



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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:29 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
I don't have it with me, but my recollection is that I've got 8.01.
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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:30 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
That sounds like it might be the application version, not the map version.
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orphius



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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:35 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
Tim,
Is there any official declaration from TT of quarterly map update?
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Post  Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:48 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
As far as a set schedule of actual dates-- not that I know. However they have moved to a quarterly map release schedule and have verbally confirmed that to me... I don't know if it is written out anywhere though.
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PostWhen does the 30-day count down start?  Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:01 am    Reply to topic Reply with quote
When does the 30-day count down start?
Is it:
1. The order date
2. The date the owner received the package

On TomTom web site it said:
"if a newer map is available within 30 days from when you start using your device, you are entitled to one free map download."

I don't think that's what they meant. How do they know when you start using the device???
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Post  Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:43 am    Reply to topic Reply with quote
Consensus seems to be the first date you log into TomTom with your account using Home.
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PostRe: When does the 30-day count down start?  Sat Jul 19, 2008 1:11 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
JohnM wrote:
I don't think that's what they meant. How do they know when you start using the device???


GPS devices use satellites to track your position. In order to do that, precise times must be known. The device just has a little internal flash drive, so the first time you use it and the date/time becomes synced they just write the information to the internal drive.

As dhn alluded to I don't think that (first satellite date) is what they are using to determine the 30 day update. However the file they are looking at is stored inside the map folder of the device. Typically in a file the same name as your map with a .meta extension.

But it isn't the order date nor the date you received the package as they would have no way to easily know that information.
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jmac



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Post  Sat Jul 19, 2008 11:36 pm    Reply to topic Reply with quote
Tim wrote:
That sounds like it might be the application version, not the map version.


You're right. My map version is actually 800.1727

Sounds kinda old. maybe I can get an extension on my update?
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