Pro Navigation DVD update
10-16-2005 | 01:48 PM
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I have been quoted ?150 (UK Sterling) just to update the DVD for the Pro Navigation. Current disc is 2004-02 but doesn't have quite a lot f major Uk roads - eg the M6 Toll.
Anybody bought this update. Is it worth it ? Any cheaper options ?
Anybody bought this update. Is it worth it ? Any cheaper options ?
10-17-2005 | 06:56 AM
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Please do not discuss illegally copying or pirating BMW or NAVTEQ service materials here (even if you believe it's "legal" in your country/jurisdiction).
Please consider purchasing navigation disc updates through official channels. When you spend US$50000 or more on a vehicle, I'd hope you can afford about US$200 for a navigation disc update every now and then.
Please consider purchasing navigation disc updates through official channels. When you spend US$50000 or more on a vehicle, I'd hope you can afford about US$200 for a navigation disc update every now and then.
10-17-2005 | 11:38 AM
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I would not intend to get illegalsoftware copies.
But, having been charged ?1,600 for sat nav (on a car which already has the only expensive bit, the screen- probably component cost under ?150), it does seem to be milking a monopoly to charge so much for a simple update.
This compares very poorly with the nautical world, where we have had sat nav much longer (and I have had two boat nav's) where the chart upgradeds are much more widely available (and typically internet updatable)
I would not intend to get illegalsoftware copies.
But, having been charged ?1,600 for sat nav (on a car which already has the only expensive bit, the screen- probably component cost under ?150), it does seem to be milking a monopoly to charge so much for a simple update.
This compares very poorly with the nautical world, where we have had sat nav much longer (and I have had two boat nav's) where the chart upgradeds are much more widely available (and typically internet updatable)
10-19-2005 | 04:26 PM
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My Ride: MY 2004 545i Touring, High Executive Line, Comfort Line II, Vision Line II (Dutch specced Packages), Color: Oxford Green. Interior: Black/Black leather. Trim: Dark Popular wood. Gear: Steptronic 6-speed
Other options not incuded in above packages: M-Sport aero kit, sports suspension, heated steering wheel, rear side-airbags, front screen with green upper part, panorama roof, electric foldable and dimmed mirrors, dimmed interior mirror, cupholders, styling 123 18" wheels with Dunlop RFT's, HiFi Pro/LOGIC7, alarm class 3, heated seats rear and voice recognition.
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According my sources, DVD Europe High 2005/03 or 2006/01 will be released very soon; these DVD or CD sets are just too expensive so better wait as DVD Europe High 2005/02 was released somewhere last April.
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last update: today Europe High 2006/01 arrived at my dealers
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last update: today Europe High 2006/01 arrived at my dealers
10-20-2005 | 01:10 PM
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What is the meaning of the "High" version ?
I have been looking for a "Professional" Nav DVD - seen a few on e-bay but prices quite high and expect will drop soon as I had heard 2006-01 due soon.
Lets hope the street criminals don't cotton on to the prices, otherwise they will,break in to steal the DVD's
I have been looking for a "Professional" Nav DVD - seen a few on e-bay but prices quite high and expect will drop soon as I had heard 2006-01 due soon.
Lets hope the street criminals don't cotton on to the prices, otherwise they will,break in to steal the DVD's
10-20-2005 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by new-kid' date='Oct 20 2005, 09:10 PM
What is the meaning of the "High" version ?
I have been looking for a "Professional" Nav DVD - seen a few on e-bay but prices quite high and expect will drop soon as I had heard 2006-01 due soon.
Lets hope the street criminals don't cotton on to the prices, otherwise they will,break in to steal the DVD's
I have been looking for a "Professional" Nav DVD - seen a few on e-bay but prices quite high and expect will drop soon as I had heard 2006-01 due soon.
Lets hope the street criminals don't cotton on to the prices, otherwise they will,break in to steal the DVD's
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11-02-2005 | 02:22 PM
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Thanks for your kind offer.
In fact I have now obtained off e-bay, both a 2005-01 DVD (11 Euro) and now a 2005-02 (30 Euro). Assuming one or both of these show up, then I am sorted.
Tempted to report BMW for monopoloy pricing of the disks though
In fact I have now obtained off e-bay, both a 2005-01 DVD (11 Euro) and now a 2005-02 (30 Euro). Assuming one or both of these show up, then I am sorted.
Tempted to report BMW for monopoloy pricing of the disks though
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