Volvo RTI SatNav > Tomtom - Page 2

reggie59 · Feb 25th, 2011, 11:03

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Originally Posted by RoyMacDonald

There is a very nice Sony sat nav that uses TomTom maps and software including HD traffic. I haven't seen a price for it though. It has a very big screen 6.1" double din.

It's about £750.

If I was going to buy a new XC90. I would not bother with Vovlo RTI and swap the stereo for one of those.

TWPC · Feb 25th, 2011, 12:46

That Sony looks a nice unit but its not cheap; the best price I could find was £920. http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...CAcQ8wIwADgA#p

I'm sure the nav system would be slicker than the RTI, but I do like the way the RTI unit is totally separate from the stereo in the Volvo set-up.

Marcel · Feb 25th, 2011, 15:06

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RoyMacDonald · Feb 25th, 2011, 19:25

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Originally Posted by TWPC

That Sony looks a nice unit but its not cheap; the best price I could find was £920. http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...CAcQ8wIwADgA#p

I'm sure the nav system would be slicker than the RTI, but I do like the way the RTI unit is totally separate from the stereo in the Volvo set-up.

Cheapest I saw was £720 for the 6.1" size. They also do a 7" screen size and that is about the £950 mark.

Stebbo · Feb 26th, 2011, 14:50

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Originally Posted by reggie59

I posted a thread a while ago. I think we should all write to Volvo and ask our money back on the basis that the sat nav iS not for for purpose. Volvo should simply switch to tom-tom software and offer a free of charge upgrade to existing owner.

Great idea - where do I sign ??

Have been reading this thread with interest and I couldn't agree more with the general discontent regarding the really crude/ineffective built in sat navs.

Does the VOC have no clout when it comes to voicing an opinion re the naff facilities such as the integral sat nav ? Let's face it Volvo have got an awful lot right - I guess that's why we all have one - but surely once in a while it wouldn't come amiss to tell them of our collective discontent and where they've got it 'wrong'. I too still have to rely totally on my 5 year old Tom Tom.

hancym · Feb 26th, 2011, 18:07

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Originally Posted by Stebbo

Great idea - where do I sign ??

Have been reading this thread with interest and I couldn't agree more with the general discontent regarding the really crude/ineffective built in sat navs.

Does the VOC have no clout when it comes to voicing an opinion re the naff facilities such as the integral sat nav ? Let's face it Volvo have got an awful lot right - I guess that's why we all have one - but surely once in a while it wouldn't come amiss to tell them of our collective discontent and where they've got it 'wrong'. I too still have to rely totally on my 5 year old Tom Tom.

Well said that man! As I said earlier, for me it’s a bit of "rocket science" but for someone heavily into Linux or C++ there has got to be a way to get the RTI hardware working with TomTom. After all it's only a VERY crude pseudo O/S running at the code level above the firmware and there are only so many ways to skin a cat in the world of PCs. Volvo had to have started with some sort of recognisable already used coding system that someone out there could just tweak surely?

D5Gill · Feb 26th, 2011, 18:36

I have the DVD based rti system running 2010 maps and cannot fault it (apart from having no external fixed buttons)
I have used many manufacturer systems over the years and if you think this is bad, try using mercedes comand or bmw's idrive, renault's carminat or the latest effort from land rover.
I actually think Volvo's system stands up pretty well

hancym · Feb 26th, 2011, 20:28

I've got the version in as per the details inthe attached photo. Can anyone please tell me if I'm up to date or have an earlier version?

Banzai · Feb 26th, 2011, 21:01

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Originally Posted by hancym

I've got the version in as per the details inthe attached photo. Can anyone please tell me if I'm up to date or have an earlier version?

Go here and enter your car's details:

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...ion-GlobalHome

hancym · Feb 26th, 2011, 21:34

It doesn't actually give me any information relating to what I have on screen, re. sw version etc/

Feb 26th, 2011, 18:36	#17
D5Gill Member Last Online: Dec 15th, 2020 20:22 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: London	I have the DVD based rti system running 2010 maps and cannot fault it (apart from having no external fixed buttons) I have used many manufacturer systems over the years and if you think this is bad, try using mercedes comand or bmw's idrive, renault's carminat or the latest effort from land rover. I actually think Volvo's system stands up pretty well __________________ 2005 XC90 D5 Executive Geartronic 163bhp

Feb 25th, 2011, 12:46	#12
TWPC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2024 14:55 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London	That Sony looks a nice unit but its not cheap; the best price I could find was £920. http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...CAcQ8wIwADgA#p I'm sure the nav system would be slicker than the RTI, but I do like the way the RTI unit is totally separate from the stereo in the Volvo set-up.

Feb 25th, 2011, 15:06	#13
Marcel Trader Last Online: Jul 13th, 2017 11:44 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ipswich	We can repair the original Volvo RTI units rear seat DVD drive units head units, amps etc Central Services Volvo radio Service 188 Spring Road Ipswich Suffolk IP45NR 01473 725953 Marcel

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hancym Master Member Last Online: Feb 25th, 2024 15:40 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Norwich	It doesn't actually give me any information relating to what I have on screen, re. sw version etc/

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