Customer Reviews

Tomtom Maps Of USA & Canada [Multiplatform DVD Use with any Tomtom GPS] [Old Version]

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Ordered this to update my TomTom 700 which was trying to get me to drive off the side of freeway overpasses that had been built after the original on-board maps had been installed. I followed the instructions on how to delete the old and install the new maps, but once I deleted the original map, the Tom Tom could no longer be recognized by the computer and is now an expensive paperweight. This update program is what it is holding down since they are now both worthless.

For $6.99 this product is a real bargain. I am working in the US for a few months so I brought my Go720 with me, European maps already installed.

I bought this product instead of the download map from TomTom because of the price. However, if you are a Mac user it's not as simple to install. The product literature is Windows based, there is no option/advice for Mac users. The TomTom home interface is very different for the Mac and it took some frustration to get it installed. It does not allow the option to save the new DVD USA Map to the SD card, instead I had to delete my Europe map and replace it with the USA Map.

That kind of defeats the object of having one device with several maps, but as I only paid $6.99 I'm not as mad as I would be if I paid the full price of $169.95!

Now I have to figure out if I have to buy back my European maps again!

Would have scored full marks otherwise

I bought this for my brother-in-law, who had purchased his TomTom while living in Europe. He wanted the North American maps after he moved back to the States. While these maps cost roughly two-thirds what a new device would, they're thorough and well-presented. If you've got a compatible TomTom system, go for it!

I bought this product to use with my HTC HD2 which already has TTN7 with Thailand map installed. The map in the dvd was for TTN6 so I downgraded my TTN7 to 6 but it wasn't compatible with the phone. Then I contacted [...] to solve this problem and it took several replies between me and them. In early replies, they told me to "contact the dvd seller" which seemed not making sense to me because this case was obviously about techincal. After several attempts asking them to give solution professionally, the last answer from them was to "contact phone dealer" claiming that they didn't sell TTN directly. If you're still follow me, this issue was cleary about technical but they tried to make this looked like selling issue.

I'm really disappointed to TomTom, not by the product, but by their customer care. My recommendation is "Don't buy any product from TomTom" or you'd feel greatly disappointed if you have to contact them someday.

The merchant said he is sending the updated maps and sent me a 2006 old version with a wrong key. Do not but any products from him. For no use i have paid the money to him. That s all i can say.

The map updates are available for less than $100 from TomTom. Buy from them.