Satnav - local information
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On the BMW website it explains that there's more local information on the 2005 DVD. More info about hotels, dealers, etc.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
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I dont know about more information but the nav can tell you the nearest BMW dealer and petrol station aswell.
Ive hardly ever used it but I think you have to click on other information.
Ive hardly ever used it but I think you have to click on other information.
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Dec 4 2004, 04:25 AM
On the BMW website it explains that there's more local information on the 2005 DVD. More info about hotels, dealers, etc.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
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I haven't extensively used any other nav but the BMWs is not that bad. I used the TL and that did have more voice commands. The clever name entry (where only the acceptable letter options appear) works well. My street is in there - about 2 years old. Wasn't in the USPS database when we moved in and has been in mapquest for about a year.
It does miss a few gas stations, it is a little slow, and it doesn't crossreference the Zagat restaurant guide or anything. Also the only car service options are for car washs and BMW dealers - couldn't find a tire shop (for a friend) because it wasn't an option.? Also the categories of stores does not always make sense..
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Originally Posted by 300TTto545' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:15 AM
[quote name='BangleBox_530d' date='Dec 4 2004, 04:25 AM']On the BMW website it explains that there's more local information on the 2005 DVD. More info about hotels, dealers, etc.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
How do you access this. OK, I've not read the manual yet, but I can't find this info.
The Audi A6 I tested showed every petrol station, and other such exciting details. You could even ask nav to guide you to the nearest petrol station, Audi dealer, hotel, etc.
The BMW Nav certainly doesn't excel, compared to others.
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I haven't extensively used any other nav but the BMWs is not that bad. I used the TL and that did have more voice commands. The clever name entry (where only the acceptable letter options appear) works well. My street is in there - about 2 years old. Wasn't in the USPS database when we moved in and has been in mapquest for about a year.
It does miss a few gas stations, it is a little slow, and it doesn't crossreference the Zagat restaurant guide or anything. Also the only car service options are for car washs and BMW dealers - couldn't find a tire shop (for a friend) because it wasn't an option.? Also the categories of stores does not always make sense..
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[/quote]Last night my kids insisted on Burger King. She took us to a spot and then proudly announced "You have arrived". There was no BK to be seen. My only problem with the NAV Info is that it is so outdated that it can not be trusted. I had this issue in Europe as well. Reataurants that have been long gone for 3 years are still there. Its very frustrating.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Dec 4 2004, 04:57 PM
Last night my kids insisted on Burger King.? She took us to a spot and then proudly announced "You have arrived".? There was no BK to be seen.? My only problem with the NAV Info is that it is so outdated that it can not be trusted.? I had this issue in Europe as well.? Reataurants that have been long gone for 3 years are still there.? Its very frustrating.
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I've searched for a gas station in Berlin and the first three were gone for years...
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Originally Posted by Iceman' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:06 AM
[quote name='Hormazd' date='Dec 4 2004, 04:57 PM']Last night my kids insisted on Burger King.? She took us to a spot and then proudly announced "You have arrived".?? There was no BK to be seen.?? My only problem with the NAV Info is that it is so outdated that it can not be trusted.?? I had this issue in Europe as well.?? Reataurants that have been long gone for 3 years are still there.? Its very frustrating.
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I've searched for a gas station in Berlin and the first three were gone for years...
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[/quote]That makes it useless.
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Originally Posted by Hormazd' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:09 PM
[quote name='Iceman' date='Dec 4 2004, 09:06 AM'][quote name='Hormazd' date='Dec 4 2004, 04:57 PM']Last night my kids insisted on Burger King.? She took us to a spot and then proudly announced "You have arrived".?? There was no BK to be seen.?? My only problem with the NAV Info is that it is so outdated that it can not be trusted.?? I had this issue in Europe as well.?? Reataurants that have been long gone for 3 years are still there.? Its very frustrating.
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I've searched for a gas station in Berlin and the first three were gone for years...
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[/quote]That makes it useless.
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[/quote]Not really, since some companys don't just pay, they also update the data.
You can also send an update to navtech on their website and let them know that the BK is gone. They will then remove it form the dataset and/or ask BK for an update.
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The make it sound exciting. I suspect that they're let down by the company who does the nav system.
I've had a quick play with the "information". Seems to be quite comprehensive. But yes, it is out of date. Even my car (3 weeks old), refers to a local petrol station which changed hands 2 years ago.
1,135 additional hotels - now a total of 62.722 hotels
1,478 additional restaurants - now a total of 140,422 restaurants
89,844 additional destinations - now a total of 797,620 destinations
2,383 additional petrol stations - now a total of 81,312 petrol stations
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1,478 additional restaurants - now a total of 140,422 restaurants
89,844 additional destinations - now a total of 797,620 destinations
2,383 additional petrol stations - now a total of 81,312 petrol stations
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BTW, I still prefer the Audi system, which has icons on the map. More useful I think.
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Originally Posted by BangleBox_530d' date='Dec 4 2004, 05:16 PM
BTW, I still prefer the Audi system, which has icons on the map. More useful I think.
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