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February 27, 2009 - 20:55 h
TomTom is now offering new map material for all their navigational systems. These maps are being released under version number 8.25.The material is based on the Tele Atlas October realease (version 2008.10) In this release, for the first time they used end-user feedback to determine changes in the road grid. This feedback had been offered by TomTom users, both in Europe and North America, who have reported errors or alterations in the map material via TomTom's Map Share technology.
For this release, Tele Atlas used user feedback to identify and validate more than 50,000 changes of street names and driving directions in both Europe and North America. In this version, the total number of changes reported through user feedback is already equally as large as the number of all other changes based on all other sources in North America and Europe combined.
Download
Just like previous updates the map material is also only for sale through direct download. This means the maps are not available through DVD, CD or SD, or available in any shop. Instead, installation of the new map material is very simple via TomTom HOME.The price of the new maps can be found on TomTom's site or in HOME. Users who have subscribed to TomTom's Map update service will be offered the new maps automatically in HOME the moment they connect their device to their computer.
Same as before, TomTom is again offering the so-called "Latest Map Guarantee". This means that if within 30 days after activating your Unit, new maps become available, they will be offered to you for free. So it might be worth checking your receipt and just to make sure click 'Tools' then 'Latest Map Guarantee' in HOME.
