navtech disc compatibility with ncdc2013

[humbucker]

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

Yes.

while i applaud your direct approach to answering the question, i dont mind admitting that i was hoping for a more elaborate response!

[Entwood]

No problems changing between different map versions

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

Yes.

Training to be a politician are we ??

100% accurate and 0% useful ...   

[TheBoy]

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

Yes.

while i applaud your direct approach to answering the question, i dont mind admitting that i was hoping for a more elaborate response!

The update disk does contain a firmware update, but the firmware on those Siemens units hasn't been updated for years, so contains the same update as the previous couple of years map disks.

The map disks from 2011 no longer have the firmware update on them as the previous map disks did.


So if you have used a previous recent-ish map disk, you don't need the new update disk (but might need your old map disk in the rare occasions you need to reapply the firmware)

HTH, or at least clarifies things a bit.

[humbucker]

ace. thanks for that, appreciate the help.

[humbucker]

well i took the plunge and just bought a new set of 2011 discs for the CID and ncdc in advance of the road trip. will let you know how i get on with them (although got to install the CID yet... oh and then there's the head gasket to consider hehehehe...)

[mylksmylks]

Does anyone know when the next update will be released?

Navteq offers free shipping and some discount until August 31 - Could that be the release date?

[TheBoy]

It's normally around july/august, though not sure if they have confirmed whether they will update siemens map