[wessamh]

Please I need iGo 8.3.1.56007 could you send it to me please because the side megaupload  is blocked

[nadkas]

Hello ppl,

I got a new software from nokia from my local dealer. I stay in dubai and my local dealer is tech mart. Its a really good software with complete new interface. Try and contact your dealer and ask for this software.

tks

[velishka]

can you tell us more ? any pictures? what kind of software ?

[luckycat]

iGo has been working great for me...but I'd like to see/compare with new software...however I would be amazed if they had new software officially from Nokia because it is my understanding that this is a dead product.

[quattrog]

Yes, I agree with Luckycat. I have been using IGO8 and it's great. There are so many POI's, it's literally like having the phone book on you gps. Plus, there are map updates for IGo. So you can keep maps and poi's up to date.

I also doubt that there is new software from Nokia. They dumped this on the US market and left the consumer to fend for themselves. I'll never by another Nokia device again. But come to think of it, I would think the same could be said of all those other low end gps units. Will they have maps and poi updates available? I doubt it.

[rennien]

You must have bought from the same salesman as me! I bought a Nokia 500 at DG Electrics in Times Square Dubai. The salesman said that Nokia changed maps free of charge at least once a year and this was a major sales pitch as he also said that all other SatNav systems charged for each map and that these were expensive.

The other sales pitch was that the Nokia 500 could be used anywhere in the world and it was not necessary to buy additional maps. I specifically asked about using the Nokia 500 in Europe and was told that there was no problem and the system would work the same as Dubai.

It now seems that there is a problem. New maps do not appear to be available, none are being released and in order to use the Nokia 500 in Europe I need a License. The map works, but the navigation function is disabled.

This is a clear breach of the contract I made and Nokia should look into this from two aspects:

a. The sales information I was given. This is clearly wrong and the seller needs to be corrected.

b. Nokia need to live up to the promises that were obviously made to many people and release both the new maps and validate these to allow navigation.

Other than that the Nokia 500 is great. It worked extremely well in the Middle East and I had no complaints - until now.

[velishka]

So, after smartphones get their free maps forever, can we at least expect a tiny update, Not forever and always. Just once in year would be nice.

[dealguru]

Guys,

I would suggest you all to this nice and very useful website: http://nokia500.wetpaint.com/

to move to another map software and data.

I don't think Nokia will ever get back to this device to update its software and releave us all from this frustration. Its a good for nothing company. Will never grow up.

So, I would rather spend my time on the above website to move to a different software.

Thanks,

Deal Guru

[rmalach1]

Hi,

I amcomming late to this post, but I hope someone can help me. I have the maps in /content/map, and poi in /content/poi. The problem is, I do no see any POI's when I access "Manage POI" on the GPS.

What is missing?

Thank you very much

[HowToUpdateMaps]

Here is the answer.  Even though Nokia stupidly makes this impossible to understand on their website, it is very easy to update your maps.  Go here http://www.nokiausa.com/get-support-and-software/product-support/nokia-500/software-update-500# scroll to the bottom and click Download.  If you have version 1.0.62 the stupid Nokia message will tell you that you already have the most updated software.  Ignore this and continue your download, because what it isn't telling you is that the software you could download, though it's the same version, has all the updated maps.  Fortunately, it lets you continue the process even after "recognizing" that you have the latest version of the software, so in the end, you can continue on to get the updated maps.  Just be careful to follow all of their directions (pushing the small "R" reset button, allowing the unit to fully turn on, then plugging it into your PC etc.) and don't rush through any of the screens.  I got all of the updated maps, even though their warning message almost prevented me from continuing since I already had "the latest software version."  Hope this is helpful.  I still wish I could get this unit to speak the road names.  I saw the suggestion to use the female voice, but that doesn't help.  It still says, "Turn right in 50 yards" etc.  Oh well.

[nadkas]

Incase anyone in the middle east needs updated maps pls mail me at nadeemkasmani@gmail.com -- will try and send you the updated maps.

[nadkas]

go to techmart ... they will provide you wid third party maps...tell them you are upset and feel cheated ... and they should give it to you for free