Tom Tom for Navigator 5 and iPhone
They are insane for charging that and not including the app... I must say this app turned out to be a huge letdown. I'm really happy i got a refund and went w/ Navigon.
Hi To All!
I am always part of the silent majority but i have to tell you guys my opinion.
I don't think Tom Tom Corp has worked out all the kinks out of the iPhone/Tom Tom marriage.
I believe Tom Tom has dropped the ball AGAIN.
I bought the Navigator 5.1 back in January of 2006. ( i also had to buy the bluetooth GPS receiver) I used it on my IPAQ PPC2003, then migrated it to my HTC Phone 8525 (AT&T phone running Windows Mobile 5- $50.00 thru AT& T), then migrated the same software once again to my brand new Audiovox XV6700 (Verizon Phone running WM5 too (Free w/ 2 yr contract).
I tried getting an update to my Nav5 maps thru Tom Tom, no luck- They e-mailed me a note saying "This product is discontinued".
Then, when i had an issue installing it on the XV6700, no support at all from them either "phone not supported". After a few hours i was able to hammer it on the XV6700 (but lost some functionality- the "Call POI" feature does not work the way it used to work on the 8525, but i can live without it- see Google maps comment below..
After doing a lot of research i found out that TOM TOM "Intentionally" discontinued the Navigator series software because they were in bed with HTC and decided just to let us, their users, out in the cold. No more maps, no more support. The TREO users were the vast majority and I believe the kinks were never completely worked out.
I find it outrageous that with this lack of support they expect you to keep on buying the newest Tom Tom software continually in order to compensate their lack of compatibility
Just imagine if Microsoft decided to adopt the same policy! "No updates for you, buy windows again if you want the latest windows version" Just imagine that for a second.
Don't get me wrong ...
I love Tom Tom and it will have a very special place in my heart forever, but not in my wallet!
I will keep reinstalling my Navigator 5 software on the compatible devices until the end of time-
Buying it through the Apple store... I don't think so.... what if i want to change my handset and they decide that my app was for Iphone only, therefore I forfeit it? Have you noticed how all the new PDA phones have different OS?(android, safari, etc)
All they want to do is lock you into a very tiny cell so you can't go anywhere, you pay for it... but it's never yours to keep, and if you change handsets- tough luck, your purchases are down the drain.... remember the Kindle/1984 fiasco?
I have mastered the POI's (which is mainly why I am trying my best to keep Tom Tom on my phone) and have already a lot of my customer info there- I'll just keep buying cheap phones (that are still brand new in the box) that are nowadays "discontinued" but where top of the line three years ago.
By the way, i have downloaded a TON of freeware and have games, Rss for my podcasts and even a FREE radio app so I can listen to my favorite stations, and it's FREE!!!!!!!.
By the way, BING and Google Maps work great on my phone so I always check the updated listing whenever i want to find that new Starbucks that is not in my Nav 5 maps.
I spent $300.00 back in Jan 2006 and that included the maps ($150) and the Bluetooth GPS receiver $150).
The car mount was $29.00 and have used it for three years and my Ipaq and two different phones already!
All of it is still fully functional and in a proper place to be used as back up if the need arises.
No more charges nor monthly fees, no extras.... don't let them fool you!! Crunch numbers ahead of time!
Trust no one.... burn back ups of everything and Fight the power!!!
It's not paranoia if they really are out to get you! (or get your money!)
Angel
Florida USA