Sat Nav 2011 maps

[RedHP]

Does anyone know when the new software (v8, 2011 maps) is out and installed on new cars...?
I will buy my wife a new Polo when this is available and pass it on....Steve30 first though.....!

[Jimble]

I thought it was licensed (sp) software? And therefore can't be shared. as far as when, i don't think your wife will be getting her polo any time soon!

[SteveP]

v7.1 will be next out and is due around week 22 this year. v8 will probably be the September time.

[RedHP]

Jim, Jim..........it can always be shared my friend....!

Damn, I hoped that the 2011 maps would be out earlier than Sep 2011. I'll see what I can do, but there are certain peeps who lead the line already !
Red

[branchespark]

I have 7.1 beta installed. Anyone got a street they want me to test?

I've also got the latest beta firmware installed. Shiny new boot screen and .... not much else that I can find! I will look deeper when I get the chance. It is awesomely smooth at rendering and moving the maps about, but that might not be anything new.

Old boot screen


New boot screen


In terms of POIs, I have not tried adding any to the DVD itself. But, as I am sure you are all aware, you can now add your own POIs from an SD card on to the system. Will make updating speed cameras a bit easier, although not sure we can have custom icons with POIs from the SD. Maybe I should make a DVD with a set of custom icons that can be used.

See http://vwlabs.com/ for the VW POI tool. You can also have images for your destinations - a little bit strange!

Anyway, send over your map or post code tests and I'll report back.

[MAW73]

Jim, Jim..........it can always be shared my friend....! The Wife..??
Damn, I hoped that the 2011 maps would be out earlier than Sep 2011. I'll see what I can do, but there are certain peeps who lead the line already !
Red