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In Topic: Garmin New And Updated Map April 2012

2012-04-24 06:54:33

View Postnegreanu, on 2012-04-23 16:45:59, said:

Frustrating with the Nuvi 40 that it only has the THAI map installed and not the english version and does not support Dual language maps.  Otherwise its good value.
At the time of purchase I was asked which language, Thai or English, I wanted the unit set up with.  In my case English was the desired language and therefore my Nuvi 40 was made ready in English.
It just seems a matter of uploading the chosen language software, which can be changed at any time but not at the switch of a button; you would have reload via your computer.

Frm-Bkk

In Topic: Garmin New And Updated Map April 2012

2012-04-22 08:58:10

View Postpipo1000, on 2012-04-20 23:56:39, said:

View Postmoris, on 2012-04-19 13:10:01, said:

The map update has been released today (TSM v.12.1). Directly from the source (ESRI) map update will cost you 450 THB. The dealers may charge some fee, as there is no discount on this purchase from ESRI.
What's new in the new version:


Update 820,000 km. of Thailand road data.
Update 800,000 points of interest (POIs) for navigation.
Introduce Nostra Guide data** including categories such as shopping, attractions, and restaurant.
Update Junction Views in Bangkok and Chiang Mai (for compatible devices only).
Special! Add warning sound and message when approaching traffic light.***
Add new 3-D buildings in Bangkok and terrain views for up-country.
Update 150,000 telephone numbers (navigable).
Support traffic report* (for compatible devices only).
Update Lane Info for Bangkok, Greater Bangkok, and major cities in Thailand.
Support automatic Thai/English map switching for dual language map (for compatible devices only).
Improve text-to-speech (TTS) (for compatible devices only).
Support intersection searching (for compatible devices only).
Support searching for parking lots (for compatible devices only).
Update building entry points (Multi-Entry gate).

* Coverage area and service's period, quality, and accuracy of traffic report depended on service provider. The company is not affiliated in any way.
** Previously known as CDG Guide data. The display might be different depended on Garmin models.
*** Except Bangkok, Greater Bangkok, and some areas with high density of traffic lights.
Note: the numbers shown above are estimation only.

View PostFRM-BKK, on 2012-04-20 23:49:20, said:

Today I returned to the Garmin Showroom and bought the new updated Thailand map version 12.1 on a CD.
They even uploaded it for me and checked my Nuvi unit.
I haven't tried the new maps yet but assume it will all work ok.

The new map was 450 Baht.

Frm-Bkk
I'm sure you both are talking about TSM V12.2 as I have installed 12.1 already for about 6 months.


Just for clarification, I have just checked the latest CD and the map uploaded on my Garmin Nuvi and it clearly states Version 12.1/2012.

I also bought the newly advertised Garmin Nuvi 40 for my other half; an entry model with surprisingly good features with a 4.3" screen for 3,990 Baht.
Again, the latest Thai map uploaded on the new Nuvi 40 is also version 12.1 / 2012.  

The maps on the new Nuvi 40 also include Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

Somehow there seems to be confusion on the correct number for the latest map for Thailand.

Frm-Bkk

In Topic: Garmin New And Updated Map April 2012

2012-04-20 23:49:20

Today I returned to the Garmin Showroom and bought the new updated Thailand map version 12.1 on a CD.
They even uploaded it for me and checked my Nuvi unit.
I haven't tried the new maps yet but assume it will all work ok.

The new map was 450 Baht.

Frm-Bkk

In Topic: Garmin New And Updated Map April 2012

2012-03-28 07:29:30

Hello Pipo,

Your explanation seems correct.  I have never used the Garmin City Navigator for S.E. Asia.
I have always been happy with the Thailand Street Map.

I will report my findings in a couple of weeks or so.

Thank you.

Frm-Bkk

In Topic: Garmin New And Updated Map April 2012

2012-03-27 22:36:46

View Postlomatopo, on 2012-03-27 09:18:00, said:

Are you referring to Thailand Streetmap V. 12.1 (current)? And perhaps V. 13?

It seems like these have been ~ yearly: Oct/Nov for the past few releases?

I refer to the Thailand Streetmap; V. 12.2 or V. 13 ??
I must say that I was surprised too that an upgrade was due again so soon.  I too had Oct/Nov in mind.
However, it seems to be April this year.
I will report when I have made progress in the matter.

Frm-Bkk

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