[jimbethesda]

I got this reply from them:

Hello Jim,



Thank you for contacting NAVTEQ. Currently, BMW does not utilize our map databases and we do not produce or distribute map updates for their systems. For information, please contact your nearest authorized BMW dealer.



Kind regards,



NAVTEQ Customer Service

P.O. Box 1588

Orem, UT 84059

888.628.6277

nabc_english@navteq.com





Subject: NavteqNorthAmerica Web Store Question

Title:
First Name: Jim
Last Name: Weinstein
Comments: Are you going to have a 2010 release for a 2007 BMW 335i? It looks like the most recent one available to buy is 2009.1.
Category of Request: Request Future Map Information
Please keep me informed when new maps are available: No
Please help us by identifying your navigation system:

[martieg]

I wonder how long would it take for Teleatlas to have a new version of the DVD for the previous navi generation (2006-2008). I guess their focus would be on the new HDD based systems.

My car came with the 2005 version and I upgraded to the 2008 version when it became available in late 2007. My plans were to upgrade again in 2010 to the 2011 version. My current DVD is quickly becoming obsolete (mainly POI's, not so much streets - luckily).

[Stinger44]

Originally Posted by lecatrache

Apologies to the pirates in this forum, but it's plain wrong to just go and grab a copy of the Navi DVD - we must pay for it! If everybody would pay it would be cheaper and available more often ...

Pirating is generated more because of unreasonable prices for software, not simply getting it "free." $199 for an update is very unreasonable. I have lifetime updates for my Nuvi and paid a one time fee of $129. Deterring pirating is much improved by charging reasonable/competive prices.

[martieg]

Originally Posted by Stinger44

Pirating is generated more because of unreasonable prices for software, not simply getting it "free." $199 for an update is very unreasonable. I have lifetime updates for my Nuvi and paid a one time fee of $129. Deterring pirating is much improved by charging reasonable/competive prices.

Agree with you that "deterring pirating is much improved by charging reasonable/competive prices".

At the end of the day, we all have options - and if don't agree with someone's price we should get an alternative. Just grabbing a pirated copy is wrong.

If we agree with piracy and we justify it, then we should agree and justify many other crimes. Most criminals would always have a "reason" as to why they commited a felony.

BMW will always charge higher prices for an update as compared to Nuvi because they have us. (it's like the same reason concesion stands charge an arm and a leg for food and drinks at stadiums - but you have the option of eating before the game - smuggling stuff would be wrong). But that doesn't justify piracy.

[Kilgore Trout]

I don't think BMW is too blame for the ridiculous pricing. With my Acura, I had to pay the same crazy $199 for updates. I paid that money directly to Alpine though (the source for the Acura NAV) so Acura did not make money.

That is pretty much the going price.

Personally, I don't plan to update and will rely on BMWAssist for my searches. I'd rather pay the $199 a year and get the extra features.

[LetsRock]

I got the 2009.1 update for my 2007 328xi from eBAY for $100.

[reckhard]

I guess spending $100 on a copy that someone else pirated and is passing off as genuine is easier on the conscience than pirating it yourself?

[martieg]

Originally Posted by Thunder Dump

At least they finally have a web site up for it (navi updates):

http://store.bmwgpsmaps.com/

For the longest time the link was dead. Now at least it's a proper page with an 'Under Construction' message. And note this site is run by TeleAtlas and not BMW.

It is working now! Price: $199

[Orion4]

Tischer BMW has it for $195

[MB330]

Originally Posted by lecatrache

It is working now! Price: $199

* Shipping and handling not included.

[dma550]

they only show the 135i for 2009, did they forget "year one of the one"?