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[humbucker]

anyone know if the new/recent editions have postcode search?

im trying to weigh up the pros and cons of investing in a set of recent discs vs buying a typical satnav unit of equivalent power. i'm planning a road trip around europe in the omega later in the year, taking in most of western europe, so want something comprehensive and accurate that is gonna guide us on our way. i dont mind shelling out for the ncdc discs if theyre gonna do the job, but wondered what the pros and cons over getting the regular sat nav would be. never had a proper sat nav before that wasn't the carin OR on my nokia n95(!) so new territory i guess.

[Entwood]

anyone know if the new/recent editions have postcode search?

NCDC2013 with the 2009/2010 genuine disk ....  no postcode .. the disc just gives the latest map.

Still no info if the 2011 "upgrade" disk changes it sufficiently that post codes are enabled.

[Entwood]

anyone know if the new/recent editions have postcode search?

im trying to weigh up the pros and cons of investing in a set of recent discs vs buying a typical satnav unit of equivalent power. i'm planning a road trip around europe in the omega later in the year, taking in most of western europe, so want something comprehensive and accurate that is gonna guide us on our way. i dont mind shelling out for the ncdc discs if theyre gonna do the job, but wondered what the pros and cons over getting the regular sat nav would be. never had a proper sat nav before that wasn't the carin OR on my nokia n95(!) so new territory i guess.

I have a tomtom with the latest "Western Europe" maps on it, and it is exceedingly simple to use, very accurate, and actually easier to see (its in the bottom corner on the right hand side of the screen) than moving your head to look at the CID IMHO.

Downsides are it can lose signal in forests/cities and tunnels at which point it gets pretty inaccurate. The built-in satnav uses accelerometers to continue to function, the tomtom just loses it ..

CID being larger is easier to read, but far harder to programme, and has far fewer facilities. tomtom also acts as my "handsfree" .

You pays your money and takes your choice .. I had the TT well before I got the fitted satnav .. so use both. It can get interesting when they try and give different directions to the same place !!

[humbucker]

Downsides are it can lose signal in forests/cities and tunnels at which point it gets pretty inaccurate. The built-in satnav uses accelerometers to continue to function, the tomtom just loses it ..

thats a really good point that i hadnt really considered. our journey will take us well off the beaten track so having signal will be imperative. maybe the best of both worlds really is the answer.

CID being larger is easier to read, but far harder to programme, and has far fewer facilities. tomtom also acts as my "handsfree" .

can you programme the CID for 'via' routes, (because of how long it takes to program it) for example, instead of simply A to B can you go A to B via C D and E?

what portable satnav/handheld device would you guys recommend looking at to compliment the functions of the CID? after something fairly comprehensive that wont break the bank tbh. ideally with up to date maps, all the places of interest, multi point route planning, speed cameras would be good but not essential etc etc

[aaronjb]

and actually easier to see (its in the bottom corner on the right hand side of the screen) than moving your head to look at the CID IMHO.

I'm amazed TB hasn't turned up to call you names for sticking a 'big *** gonk' on your screen and sent off a letter to have your driving license revoked.. 

[TheBoy]

Entwood is a pikey, so no point calling him gay as well

Pretty certain that 2011 maps will not do postcodes on this system

[Boditza]

ok.. i have to ask and not open a new thread: what is it up with post code navigation?? why do you need the post code? when you ask someone for his adress does he or she give you their postal code?

[Dave DND]

ok.. i have to ask and not open a new thread: what is it up with post code navigation?? why do you need the post code? when you ask someone for his adress does he or she give you their postal code?

The later postcode navigation systems can work by either entering the address as normal, or can be entered much faster by entering a house number followed by a postal / zip code.

[Kevin Wood]

The later postcode navigation systems can work by either entering the address as normal, or can be entered much faster by entering a house number followed by a postal / zip code.

.. and most people I visit give me a house number and post code and assume that's all I need to get there. Having a Tom Tom avoids the embarrassment of having to ask for the whole address.

Kevin

[TheBoy]

Having been caught out by errors in TomTom's postcode data in the past, I always go by address (or if I do go via postcode, confirm the satnav picks the right location and road) 

[TheBoy]

And confirmation from a man who knows such things, the 2011 maps run exactly the same system software as the 2010 (and 2009 and 2008 etc etc) maps on the Siemens NCDx series.

Therefore, despite rumours to the contrary, there is:

No TMC for UK - some european countries offering unencrypted TMC will work
No Postcode entry
No problems changing between different map versions


Any rumours contrary to the above, whether put about by dreamers, marketeers, or dreamers badly interpretaing marketeers, are pure, 100% bull.

[Shimmy]

Unfortunately, as I thought

At least you can still use older discs I suppose.

[Entwood]

And confirmation from a man who knows such things, the 2011 maps run exactly the same system software as the 2010 (and 2009 and 2008 etc etc) maps on the Siemens NCDx series.

Therefore, despite rumours to the contrary, there is:

No TMC for UK - some european countries offering unencrypted TMC will work
No Postcode entry
No problems changing between different map versions


Any rumours contrary to the above, whether put about by dreamers, marketeers, or dreamers badly interpretaing marketeers, are pure, 100% bull.

Succint as usual 

Thanks for the info ... I'll be sticking with the 2010 disk then ..

[humbucker]

No problems changing between different map versions

did your source say what the update disc is actually for?

[TheBoy]

No problems changing between different map versions

did your source say what the update disc is actually for?

Yes.