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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 15:49

Title: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 15:49
My new R has Discover Pro but did not come with an SD card for the Nav files - I know the Nav data is stored on the internal Hard Disc but how do you update the Nav software without an original VW card as on ordinary Discover Nav.

The dealer is telling me that the Pro never comes with an SD card
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: p3asa on 19 November 2015, 16:01
There should be 2 SD card slots in the glovebox as well as a DVD player if you have the Nav Pro!!
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: vidman2 on 19 November 2015, 16:06
Have the slots my Q was should I have a VW SD card with the Maps on it so I can Update the Pro, or do I just use any SD card.  Coming from my GTI with standard Nav I have to use the original VW SD card for updates but the dealer is telling me I can use any SD card to load new maps onto the Pro - is he correct
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: fredgroves on 19 November 2015, 16:56
You don't get a SD card with the navpro.

The maps are stored on the internal SSD and when you need to update them you load them onto any old card and shove it in one of the slots. Its not a special card, just an SD card with enough space.

Once updated, take the card out, you don't need it again until next update.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2015, 16:57
I didn't get one with my Pro Nav either. I think you can use any SD card to update.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Booth11 on 19 November 2015, 16:59
Has there been a very recent update Vidman or are you just thinking ahead?
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: p3asa on 19 November 2015, 17:57
Have the slots my Q was should I have a VW SD card with the Maps on it so I can Update the Pro,


LoL totally misread your question
Exactly as FredGroves says. Any old card with enough space.

There was an update this month I believe
http://tinyurl.com/o7z7wzk
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Bungleaio on 19 November 2015, 17:58
There's been an update in the past couple of days according to golf mk7 forum.

Where you download them I don't know
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: vidman2 on 20 November 2015, 10:58
Link to new maps

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site/en_GB/-/GBP/View-Promo?&cwt=application/ApplicationFrame_campaign_light&Page=VW_Europe_Pro_Golf
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Optimus prime on 20 November 2015, 19:20
Remember to format the sd card in exfat
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Booth11 on 20 November 2015, 19:41
Remember to format the sd card in exfat

Good to know, cheers.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: kalimon on 21 November 2015, 13:38
I'm considering changing my GTI order and adding the tech pack.
I really fancy the Dynaudio system and for another £600 or so it seems mad not to have the Discover Pro as well.
Is it a worthwhile upgrade from the standard navigation or should I just spec the dynaudio on its own and save the £600 ?
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: fredgroves on 21 November 2015, 16:40
If you use Nav a lot, then yes.

If you only drive your car to the same place every day, I'd not bother.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: kalimon on 21 November 2015, 17:58
I don't use nav a lot but is worth paying £600 to make your dashboard look a bit cooler :cool:
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: fredgroves on 21 November 2015, 18:11
Can't answer that one, its a tool for me not a toy.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: Optimus prime on 21 November 2015, 18:13
I don't use nav a lot but is worth paying £600 to make your dashboard look a bit cooler :cool:

It does make it look better & maybe help with resale?
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: kalimon on 21 November 2015, 18:25
I don't use nav a lot but is worth paying £600 to make your dashboard look a bit cooler :cool:

It does make it look better & maybe help with resale?
That's what I was thinking also.
I wouldn't like to give it a miss only to regret it later.
Title: Re: Discover Pro - SD card or Not
Post by: kalimon on 25 November 2015, 16:52
After much deliberation I've decided to give the Discover Pro a miss and have just added the Dynaudio pack on it's own.
It's hard to justify spending £600/£700 to have a larger display,3D graphics, and a DVD player I will literally never use.
I hardly ever use a satnav as it is so simply having a built in unit is a bonus on it's own.
I'll probably spend the money I save on a new computer ( yes, that's how much they charge for a big screen satnav!! )