There are many TomTom Rider gps units advertised. How can I tell which units are the very latest available? I am writing this on November 22, 2014.
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For the TomTom Rider the one known as just "TomTom Rider" is the latest version. Once you purchase it you will need to connect it to your home computer to download and install the most recent versions of software and maps.
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I believe with the newer units you can download Tyre Pro to your pc and then to the Rider. But you can't do that on the older version. That's why I purchased the newer unit. Hope this helps.
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You must connect the GPS unit to you PC & download the latest update & maps before using the unit. Otherwise, you will get annoying pop-up "Tom Tom commercials" Also register your unit.
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To my knowledge, this is still the most current - and best - GPS Garmin produces for most consumers. Those of us wanting the 3597LMTHD had to wait until it's release in May of this year, following our pre-order of same. I believe there is a new "Big Rig" device out there, customized for over-road truck drivers. I've seen nothing else more current from Garmin. Hope this satisfactorily answers your question.
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Good to hear that those instructions worked out -- I should be able to figure out what is going on w/ the cut-off speech of the street names.Can you tell me if your TomTom is cutting off only some of the street names, or is this happening with all street names?
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Hmm i guess it says there is GPS in the title. How does it work?? I have this product. I also don't know how to update the information.
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It does not work well for me when counting laps. Hoping it is a software thing, tomtom has claimed they have an update in the work/soon though, so keeping fingers crossed.
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I have a Garmin 255W and a TomTom XL340S. I am giving my daughter the Garmin and keeping the TomTom. Both are great units but the TomTom blows away the Garmin with useful features. The Garmin's voice is better as the TT has ploblems with Spanish street names. If I were to choose I would choose the TT but the Garmin is very good so whatever you choose, you will be happy.
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As far as I can tell, the maps are current. You get regular updates after you register your GPS (just log in with it connected to your computer).
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Their marketing indicates that the updates include the map of Europe, but in fact it does not.See the company's statement at: http://www.tomtom.com/en_us/services/other/lifetime-map-updates/#tab:tab2
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I'm sorry, but I can't answer that question. It might best be addressed to TomTom itself. All I know is that I got qn updqte this week. To be quite honest with you, though, I don't use the product. The first one I got was defective, the GPS that I got to replace it sent me hundreds of miles out of my way, and I concluded that good old paper maps work better for me. For in-city sites, I use Siri or a free GPS app on my on my iPad. I would say that the TomTom was a waste of money but I will donate it to my son-in-law when he comes back from Afghanistan. Maybe he will be able to use it.
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Well, it is the updated model...with the features mentioned, plus speed limits for major roads and an indication if you are exceeding it. The maps aren't up to date (at least on mine ordered in Oct. 2012) If you have a memory card that fits the unit you can upload new maps. I had to buy one. I found that (once I had the memory card) the first download of maps took less than an hour when I used the 800 number--unlike the 4 to 5 hours mentioned on line. (I had registered the GPS online.)
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LIVE Services is DEAD!#@^! It will only work in the country where it is bought. TomTom has discontinued this model because of the model's numerous problems and most specially, I believe, TomTom's inability to fulfill their much advertised promise of LIVE SERVICES. Besides, why buy a DISCONTINUED model that will definitely be disfunctional after the one year "free LIVE service? PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS MODEL!!!
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While mine is current, only a month old, there are two ways to upgrade maps and firmware... there is an sd card slot and a usb slot. I think the correct process for updating maps and firmware is to use the sd card slot though. Hope that helps.. I like the unit and the gps is pretty good.
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look at some of the GPS's for truckers and such....I've seen some specially made for them at Flying J and PETRO, etc, and I think that information might be in those units
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I don't know as the Tom Tom is the only GPS I have owned. However, we made it through 17 days in Ireland with it. Occasionally, it would make a mistake and show us as being off-road when we were on a highway but nothing big. It helps to have some idea of where you are going and what roads you'll be taking.
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The last software upgrade for this model on Magellan's website is from 2010. The last map update I could find was from Dec 2007 (see http://gpsinformation.net/allory/magfeat.htm#rm3000). So yeah, I would say that the gps upgrades on both map and software sides are obsolete (4+ yrs old)
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Seems to depend on which app you are using. Try " MapFactor Navigator " free edition by TomTom loads to SD card, Map and App updates are free every month, works for me. Also can buy TomTom maps for any country.