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L0stS0ul
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 Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 19:49:34
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UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20110616 : The Q2/2011 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q4/2010 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20110419 : The Q1/2011 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q3/2010 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20110110 : The Q4/2010 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q2/2010 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20101025 : The Q3/2010 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q1/2010 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20100726 : The Q2/2010 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q4/2009 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20100427 : The Q1/2010 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q3/2009 maps.
MAC version of the Fresh software (OS X, v10.5 and above) also available.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20091207 : The Q3/2009 edition is now available via Navigon Fresh, that would normally translate to Navteq Q1/2008 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20090520 : Q2/2009 edition available, that would normally translate to Navteq Q4/2008 maps.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20090128 - New Q1/2009 Freshmaps available, details in this topic.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20081105 - As expected the new Navigon Q4/2008 Maps (Navteq Q2/2008) maps are now available via the FreshMaps program as well as a free MN|7 update for the 2100max and 2120max models. A good surprise since software upgrades are far and between on GPS systems. Not such a good surprise is TMC Traffic information that has stopped working properly with the Q4/2008 maps as discussed in this topic in detail.
As a side-note, if you don't have your Navigon Fresh subscrition yet, you can get it here for a low $25 vs the $79 MSRP.
UPDATED BY GPSPASSION 20080801 - The Navigon FreshMaps program has now launched in the US, just in time to meet the July 31st deadline for the release of Q3/2008 FreshMaps that are in fact Navteq Q1/2008 maps. Still these are the most up to date maps available on a GPS system at this point, Garmin's "2009 maps" being Navteq 2007 based, and represents a little revolution in the world of GPS where getting map updates has always been problematic. The fact that Navigon are only asking $79 (street price : $59) for 3 years and 12 map updates makes it a deal that's difficult to pass on. Forum member aljacket has downloaded the maps and has started sharing his thoughts on page 3.
Navigon is going to a subscription model for map updates. It actually looks like one heck of a deal to me.
http://navigonusa.com/about/press/2008-03-04
Basically you pay $79 and you get 12 map downloads over a 3 year period. They say they will release a map update whenever navteq does an update. That's less then $7 per map update if you download them all.
"NAVIGON Unveils Fresh Approach to Map Updates - NAVIGON's FreshMaps provides users with three years of quality map updates
CHICAGO, March 4, 2008 – NAVIGON, the fastest growing brand in GPS navigation in North America, today announced a bold solution to a conundrum that is as old as the consumer GPS category itself: how to provide consumers regular, easy access to quality map updates.
NAVIGON's convincing response to the dilemma is FreshMaps, a new service that ensures NAVIGON GPS devices stay accurate and viable over the long haul by allowing users to download up to 12 map updates in three years. NAVIGON FreshMaps is available for all NAVIGON 7100, 5100, and 2100/2120 series devices and can be purchased online and at major North American retail outlets for $79.99 (MSRP)... continues here on the Navigon site.
They have also announced a new 2100 model called the 2100 max, see this topic (ed) |
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gpspassion
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Nav13
USA
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Posted - 04 mars 2008 : 20:19:56
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| Whoa ,,,,Great find LOstSOul! Thank you for sharing! |
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weatheryoko
USA
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Posted - 05 mars 2008 : 20:27:52
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Forget the 12 downloads! I'd pay $79.00 for ONE that works properly  . |
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MPBsr25
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Posted - 06 mars 2008 : 02:43:20
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Now you'll be able to pay $79 for 12 that are still wrong...LOL |
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XxhaimBondxX
USA
297 Posts |
Posted - 06 mars 2008 : 04:15:15
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| Don't know what to do. Bought a nuvi 660 for around $200 and now deciding whether to keep it. Graphics are like cartoons comparing to my 7100. Thought FM will be a big plus, but that thing barely works. The voice quality sound like someone held the gun in front of the announcers. Very shaky and computer like. The only big plus is that it comes in different languages, auto night screen and auto on and off function. That's it! Tried it to get me from work to my home and it takes the longest route through the streets and country road with the "quickest route". All I need is to take two highways. I'm seriously considering of selling both GPS units and going back to MapQuest or Google. |
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wallstreet123456
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Posted - 07 mars 2008 : 17:48:56
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| WOW, I really thought there would be more excitement regarding this. I know they have to still correct some issues but at least it is not a 79 charge per download. |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 11 mars 2008 : 13:45:45
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| The excitement will probably come when it becomes available. I'm also curious to see whether they can sustain a release frequency of one map set every three months, a drastic change from the current 1+ year gap between map updates. |
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aer
USA
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Posted - 13 mars 2008 : 02:02:17
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| [EDIT]Here is my bet. the actual navteq data map update will be once per year. My guess is that the other updates will be the POIS. |
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L0stS0ul
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Posted - 13 mars 2008 : 04:51:16
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| Navteq updates more then once per year though. I believe they actually do drops many times thru the year. I don't see why Navigon couldn't provide a new drop each time navteq updates. |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 13 mars 2008 : 10:55:23
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| Up to now NT have released maps every quarter, you can see the release notes here http://ierahr.notlong.com (click on a state) and it takes a lot of time to crunch the data (think terrabytes) into usable AIO maps, but they do mention 12 map updates, once per quarter, so they must have figured out a way to do it. |
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elkinm
USA
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Posted - 13 mars 2008 : 18:03:15
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Any idea if one subscription will be able to work for multiple models?
Meaning if I have a 2100 and a 5100 do I need to buy two subscriptions and install each separately on my computer?
This is from the frequency of upgrades, if new complete maps can be released quarterly then I can get 12 downloads, but if there are less I would like to get the 12 some other way. I definitely would not like it if simply a POI download would count as one of the 12 without a map update to go with it.
However, if I can get maps for the 2100 and then 5100 I can be more sure to get my money's worth. |
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gpspassion
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Posted - 13 mars 2008 : 18:14:46
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| I was also wondering about that, I'd say no, there will likely be some type of protection, as to have updates with only POIs, this is just someones's wild guess, there is really nothing to back it up at this time. Navteq do provide quarterly updates, so Navigon have the raw data available to make good on their promise. |
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lowspeed
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Posted - 17 mars 2008 : 07:50:30
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Most likely we'll be able to get it for less than MSRP.... that would be sweet.
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L0stS0ul
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Posted - 03 avr. 2008 : 05:40:56
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Hate to post this in 3 places but since this was the main update info here's the latest:
Go here and log in:
https://www.navigon.com/site/us/en/my_navigon/unauthorized/products_us/freshMaps
You will see the following info on Navigon Fresh:
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NAVIGON FreshMaps keeps your NAVIGON device up-to-date for years to come. The first NAVIGON FreshMaps update will be available July 2008 and extend for a period of three years thereafter. We'll notify you by email when your first map update is available--better yet, sign up for our newsletter to make sure you receive news on all NAVIGON software and map updates.
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