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    Tom Tom upgrade process.

    Hi

    I've recently updated my IPAQ HX4700 to Windows Mobile 5 from Windows CE.

    With this I've decided to update my tom tom version 3 software to version 5 or maybe even 6.

    I've been on the tom tom site, and I must say what an unusable pile of junk it is.

    My questions are

    1.) do tom tom do "update" packages so that I don't have to buy a full retail version of the newer tom tom versions and can update from 3 to X

    2.) whats the latest version I should be looking at on my HX4700 with WM5 - I think its tom tom 5 but there are no minimum requirements details for Tom Tom 6 so I can't be sure.

    3.) whats peoples opinion of tom tom 5 and 6 - if possible in reference over tom tom 3 ( I know its old now)


    thanks for your intput
    Last edited by ikonia; 15-11-2006 at 10:48 AM.
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    1. Yes, but generally you can upgrade only to the next version from your own and only for a finite period of time (which you will be outside I'm guessing being on 3 and 6 being the current release). Talk to tomtom to find out.

    2. TomTom 6

    3. 5 and 6 are better just for the more updated maps but offer lots of new features too. I started on tomtom3.
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    what product are you using on what device please dangel.

    thank you for your feedback.
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    Planning on buying the HTC P3300 which comes with TomTom6 and runs Windows Mobile 5.
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    thanks for clarifying, looking at the ipaq choice site it claims that your device does not support tom tom 6 - guess no-one has accurate information then !.

    I'm still awaiting a response from tom tom support.

    You feedback was appriciated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ikonia View Post
    thanks for clarifying, looking at the ipaq choice site it claims that your device does not support tom tom 6 - guess no-one has accurate information then !.

    I'm still awaiting a response from tom tom support.

    You feedback was appriciated.
    Tomtom are rubbish at telling you which devices work etc.. The Qtek S100 is just a rebranded HTC magician btw (otherwise know as imate jam etc). Basically if the OS is supported, then the device is usually fine too.
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    this was the response I've just got back from tom tom - and yes its terrible


    Discussion Thread
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    Response (Celeste H. (UK)) - 15/11/2006 02.13 PM
    Dear Sir,
    Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Support.
    The HP iPAQ hx4700 is compatible with Navigator 3 and Navigator 5. There =
    is no upgrade version.
    With best regards,
    The TomTom Customer Support Team
    http://www.tomtom.com


    utter crap response.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ikonia View Post
    this was the response I've just got back from tom tom - and yes its terrible


    Discussion Thread
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    Response (Celeste H. (UK)) - 15/11/2006 02.13 PM
    Dear Sir,
    Thank you for contacting TomTom Customer Support.
    The HP iPAQ hx4700 is compatible with Navigator 3 and Navigator 5. There =
    is no upgrade version.
    With best regards,
    The TomTom Customer Support Team
    http://www.tomtom.com


    utter crap response.
    Not that i'd avocate piracy but trying a dodgy copy before you buy is about the only way you'll really know for sure - tomtom just don't bother testing more than a handful of devices afaik. It's a real shame they don't do a 'demo' version that you can try..
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    now that would be a really good idea, compatability version. Downloads and only has one route allowed form "your destination" to tom tom HQ for example.

    You just download it to check compatabiliy.
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    Yeah but I always get the impression they'd rather you gave up and bought one of their (very) expensive integrated units.
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    v5 is definitely, definitely an improvement over v3. v5 has full postcode searches, which for me made it worth the upgrade on its own. It also allows you to rotate the screen by 90 degrees so you can have it in 'landscape' mode as well, which I actually prefer. V5 also has the M6 Toll road on it as well (and other map updates as well of course). V3 doesn't. I remember v3 getting *very* confused about that

    So, are there any people on here that have upgraded from v5 to v6? If so, are there any major improvements other than updated maps? I had a look at the tomtom site and didn't see anything that particularly drove me to wanting it.

    Just remembered, I did actually get the v5 'upgrade' package because I'd bought and registered v3, but I'm guessing that was a time limited offer if they're not offering it now.
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    There was a free program which did full postcode searches for ealier tomtom's
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    I've gambled - I've just ordered tom tom 6 from tomtom.com for £89, hopefully this will be fine on the HX4700 with WM5
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    It will run ok. Mine does

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    Quote Originally Posted by Howard View Post
    V6 worked on my ancient HP Ipaq H2210...
    That's the one I've got. So are there any major advantages of V6 over V5?

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