alternative satnav for Binatone F430

Hi guys, Iv'e got a old Binatone F430 sat nav given to me and would like to make the most of it. It doesnt have the option to update the maps but it does have a micro sd port on it, so was woundering is it possible to run a differant navigation on it from a micro sd card and still use it as a sat nav but with newer maps? If so how do i do it and which satnav software work with the Binatone?

Many Thanks

p.s atm only needing UK and ROI maps but in the near future would love other countries.

Easy, http://www.navitotal.com/showthread.php?6936-Guide-to-Binatone-devices

Tomtom is unlikely to work due to wince 6 being installed, but primo 2 is so much better than turbodog.

Thanks for this its a great help, im at the point now were i need the uk maps, however their is that many to choose from i dont know which one to get, could you direct me to the best one for my satnav?

Thanks

Again easy, http://www.navitotal.com/showthread.php?6824-UK-amp-ROI-Content-pack.

Thanks for this, i opted for the iGO Primo 2.0 version for my satnav but from your expert knowedge which uk and ROI map pack should i use for my system?

Navteq pack or the Teleatlas?

I downloaded both so i can use one or the other. I also downloaded the Generic pack too. What is the purpose of the generic pack? does it act lik the main directory for the map packs to go into it?

Thanks

I use navteq maps, but I could find 1000 people who say teleatlas is better, so try both, if you're feeling brave you can install a map switcher to switch between them on the fly...

Navteq pack = navteq content
Teleatlas (Tomtom) pack = teleatlas content
Generic pack = Speedcams, dem, 3D buildings, etc...

Ah right ok well its for my parents and they are novis when it comes to technology. I like the tomtom interface and think they would understand that one easier so will try the teleatlas content. ok so the generic pack is the features for the maps and the content pack is for the routes and maps. On the link you provided for the maps is a page telling you about the contents when skim reading it doesnt mention about the teleatlas content or does it? and will it show you were the files need to go on the sd card? Thanks

The content doesn't change the interface, Teleatlas (bought by tomtom) and navteq are content providers, iGO can use content from both,

I find navteq maps are updated with new roads faster but tomtom is more accurate, however navteq has driver alerts, the argument about which is best will continue for ever...

There is a link in the content pack post to another post which explains what the files are and what to do with them...

Hi iv'e just been following the tutorial for were the files go but in both pack i only have two folders:

Navteq 2012 Q4 (fbl poi fda fsp fpa)
• Maps
• POI

Teleatlas (Tomtom) 2012.05 (fbl poi ftr)
• Maps
• POI

So i can only extract over the point of interest files and the map file, it mentions that speed alerts and Smart Route Profiles etc are included in the packs but they arnt. How do i go about getting the other files to go on the iGo Primo?

Thanks

Download the Generic pack...

You only need either the navteq or the teleatlas (tomtom) pack not both!

Navteq 2012 Q4 (fbl poi fda fsp fpa)
• Maps
• POI
• Driver Alerts
• Smart Route Profiles
• Fixed Point Addressing

Teleatlas (Tomtom) 2012.05 (fbl poi ftr)
• Maps
• POI
• Truck restrictions

Generic (txt hsp 3dc 3dl dem ph)
• SCDB Europe Speedcams 31-03-13 (Zoned - Fixed & Mobile)
• PGPSW Speedcams 31-10-12 (Zoned - Fixed, Mobile & Average)
• Histspeed (IQ Routes) 2010 Q1
• NNG/TA 2009.12 Buildings & Landmarks
• UK & ROI Demographic
• Navteq 2011 Q3 Phoneme for TTS

i wouldnt bother to install buildings,dem,histspeed just install the speedcams,as the building and histspeed will cause your f430 cos its only 64mb ram

in fact primo2 might crash all time,i used to have probs on my x430 and g430 with primo2. have a fiddle with igo 1.1 or 1.2
also have a look thru some of my posts to see which ones ive tried

On my B430 I use histspeed and TTS but not dem or 3D buildings, take a look at the memory fix utility I posted in the binatone thread, never had a crash!

Thanks will look into that because it went to a memory crash and i couldn't turn off the sat nav or anything so had to leave the battery to go flat and restart it. Quick question slightly off subject but i personally have the TomTom app installed on my ipod touch 4th gen and i have the TomTom gps car kit mount for the gps. Now this morning it was cold and when i powered the app up and powered the docking after selection my destination it kept saying poor reception and no matter were you drove it didnt improve. Tried unplugging and re plugging the gps dock, restarting the tomtom app, powering off and on the ipod touch and still nothing. Luckily i have the directions printed but wasn't ideal. However the strange thing when coming home the weather had improved and it was mild to hot temperature, yet the tomtom reception worked first time! This might sound stupid but wont the gps receiver work under cold temps so keep both the ipod and the gps dock warm and should work on a cold morning? as they were both left in the car over night so the cold had got to it.

Thanks

It's possible some damp got into it and affected the GPS circuitry.

Ah ok well i need it again tomorrow so if i leave it indoors overnights say on a warm towel that should fix it? Thanks