tom tom box edition? what does the (box version) mean following TomTom XL 330-S 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator (Box Version)?
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I was reading on a blog that the box version includes car charger/adapter and a soft case.
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G Malley, V2008 is the new version number they use from 2008 and after. v8 is the old map. So yours has the latest map. Great news Rebecca, thanks for sharing the news. I am glad that Garmin does listen to customers' complain so they change the policy. That's what a good company should do.Cheers
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From the pictures, it looks like a mini-USB, but I'm not 100% sure. It looks like the one labeled "mini" on this page: http://phandroid.com/2009/06/30/microusb-becomes-european-standard-in-2010/. It has the wiggly sides, and the top where the metal comes together also looks like the "mini" picture. I have no idea why they don't give the connector information in the product specs. Since I knew what my Tom Tom model was, I just picked a connector that was supposed to be compatible with it.
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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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That's a good question... the seller I bought mine from doesn't exist anymore. The current Amazon seller is IWINW, maybe they have an online website you can download from. Most of the reviews I've read are negative, but mine works fine. The trick is getting it started correctly out of the box, the programs are there... you just need to find the right start-up file and then it will start-up correctly every time after that. It is made in another country and it doesn't work like any of the standard brand GPS units... Magellan, Garmin, TomTom,...
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I am considering the same thing. I bought the TomTom and have not been able to get it working - the operating software seems to have only partially loaded. I spent 3 hours on the phone with their customer service - very nice people, but they have no technical knowledge, they can only read to you from a script. I think I am going to return this one and give the Garmin a try.
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Has life time map but no tomtom support....my last map update wars 4 month ago because cant connect device with the computer..but nobody helps.....my advise....use another gps....frank
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Just (recently) bought the 335T and I have had no problem acquiring satellite signal with this unit. In fact, that was one of my prime motivations to switch from my old Garmin Nuvi 350. I was having a lot of problems with just that issue. My two major complaints about the TomTom vs. the Garmin are: (1) You can't spell out a specific point of interest) like a Chili's restaraunt, for instance, which you can do with the Garmin. This was a MAJOR plus with my old unit and I used it all the time. Of course, it's possible that I just haven't firgured out how to do it yet, because, (2) the TomTom has very poor user documentation. I'm going to have to go online to try and figure some of the functionality out.
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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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Have you found the answer yet? Can't find any info about BT version in the Internet
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My Via 1500 came brand new with lifetime maps. From day 1 the web site said it was expired. I download peripheral stuff but as far as I know the maps are not included. They do offer an update for $70. Thanks!"My Tom Tom" is the software for the 1500. "Tom Tom Home" will not work.I tried to deal with Tom Tom support but got nowhere. Good luck
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The TomTom does not appear to have much memory capacity to add maps over the installed USA/Canada map. It also does not have a card slot which the Gramin has. For this reason, it seems to make sense to get the Garmin if you are going to use extra maps. Does this make sense?
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I just had the same problem. Considering the box had the sticker on the bottom redone, I'm suspecting tomfoolery from the Amazon 3rd party it came from. Calling TomTom when I can.
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it depends on whether you have an RV or not. If you have an RV, you want that large display.I currently have an onboard TomTom in my RV. But I chose to buy the large Garmin so I could see it and so I could use the audio and several other features.
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I bought one during Prime day and received it on July 16th 2015. The one I received had maps of both North America and Europe pre-loaded. I plugged it in and both maps updated (put a 32GB SD card in mine first that I had already) without issue. My Tom Tom account shows lifetime updates for both maps. Hope this helps others trying to decide.
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Go to www.TomTom.com/getstarted the new devices use a web based updater not the home software.
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If you take a look at the information on this unit (just above the large matrix chart) you'll find a short paragraph entitled "What's in the Box". Here is a direct quote: "What's in the Box nvi 260W, preloaded City Navigator NT for the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, Alaska, and Canada, vehicle suction cup mount, vehicle power cable, dashboard disk, and set up and go guide."