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Will 2004 Nav Know the Best Way Into Boston?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by pekoe1111, Aug 1, 2008.

  1. pekoe1111

    pekoe1111 New Member

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    I just bought a 2004 Prius with Nav and have seen posts about updated DVDs.

    I am heading into Boston, where many of you may know, there has been major construction in ther past few years - changing the major routes in and out of the city.

    Will my Nav know these new routes, or is it using 2004 data?

    Thanks

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    #1 pekoe1111, Aug 1, 2008
  2. Sarge

    Sarge Senior Member

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    Ultimately, it depends on your Map DVD version, the current version is 7.1, and 8.1 should be released soon, updates are released annually around September/October.

    To check the version, if I recall I think you press the Menu button and then another button (?) to check the version.

    However, often road changes take 2-3 years later before they show up on some nav systems. This will of course vary by area and data provider.

    Bottom line - even if some of the roads are changed as a result of the "Big Dig", you may have to temporarily follow the old fashioned signs :eek: until the car recognized familiar territory and gets you back on track.;)

    Good luck!
     
    #2 Sarge, Aug 1, 2008
  3. rep308

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    Most of the changes are in the City of Boston directly. I have friend who rent Hertz with Never Lost and they complain about changes. Heck, I've lived here all my life and I get confused.
     
    #3 rep308, Aug 3, 2008
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