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06-02-2012, 03:54 AM
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Too lazy to wipe my ass
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Stupid Fucking SatNavs! Can you explain this?
I bought a cheap 'Garmin' satnav in 2007 with 2006 maps on it. Just decided to look at updating it to the latest maps - the 2013 versions...
Update costs me $119 - (£77) But its an 8 gig download... Or, I can just buy the brand new, latest Garmin model, WITH the 2013 maps preinstalled (and many extra features, plus a years guarantee) For $101 - (£66) ? How the FUCK can an 'Update' to an existing device, cost more, than a complete new device, with the info already on it??? It dont make any sense at all... |
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06-02-2012, 04:32 AM
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Porting new software to older tech often is more expensive, especially when the newer software was build specifically with newer tech in mind.
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06-02-2012, 04:40 AM
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06-02-2012, 06:31 AM
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06-02-2012, 06:31 AM
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06-02-2012, 06:34 AM
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So Fucking Banned
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06-02-2012, 06:41 AM
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been there done that, with my last unit. So I decided to get a brand new Tom Tom on sale, it was like 1/2 price includes free lifetime map upgrades, how ever long that is.
But wait, if I sent in coupon that was in the package, if my car breaks down, they will include a free tow, to the nearest location of the chain store where I bought it. A local tow costs $75-100
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06-02-2012, 06:57 AM
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I bought a satnav app for my iPhone. Cost 79p. Uses open street maps. And is awesome. Even has speed cams data!
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06-02-2012, 07:08 AM
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i just use google nav does not cost anything and works fine
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06-02-2012, 08:46 AM
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Too lazy to wipe my ass
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My comment was not really so much about the actual cost per-say, but that a new unit, with additional capabilities way above my model, is a cheaper option than simply upgrading the maps.
A feature that my mint condition, perfectly good and fully working device, supports! Seems stupid to just throw a perfectly good device away, but if its cheaper to get a new model, with a full years guarantee, then I suppose I will. Like I say, it just seems daft... I mean, give me a fair price for the map updates, and I remain a customer. But who's to say I wont buy a competitors product next time? Its like a site setting a sign up price for a month at $29.99, then $19.99 per month afterwards. Perfectly normal and fair. But you wouldn't set the price at $29.99 the first month, then $64.99 each month after would you ? lol |
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