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Old 07-21-2008, 11:31 PM
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Is it worth going from V26 to V32 on MKIV?
I've read almost everything I could here on this site and it seems overall if I update my MKIV from V26 to V32 I'm not really getting any great upgrades. Am I wrong? I like the perspective 3D graphic but hear it doesn't show streets and people complain so I guess it's more for a "cool" look. Let me know what you think.

Also, I realize the V32 offers no updates at all for the MKIV and I should load V31. However, I have a V32 original cd disc from the dealer so will this V32 give me everything up to date including perspective mode, past bug fixes or should I get a V31? I'm a little cloudy on what I should do, if anything. Oh, and I have a 2006 map dvd if that makes any difference.

Thanks for any help.

PS-is it true that when in split screen mode it doesn't show the current location anymore but shows the next closest town? That would be annoying and a deal breaker for me because the V26 I have now does not have that issue.
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Old 07-22-2008, 12:49 AM
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You can use either V31 or V32 - they have the same SW for MK4 - SW4-1/00 (100)....

The main new function (in comparison with all previous SW) - reading DVD DL (all new maps has the volume approx 5,5 - 6 Gb and should be burned on such disks - dual layers)
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There are quite a few reasons to go to v31 from v26, there is the 3d perspective mode (i use) for a start, there is also some screen driver updates and some brightness settings adjustments, as well as various bugfixes.

In spltscreen mode you get your current location in lat and long (well I think you do, i don't use SSM).

Also why would you want to stick with v26 when v31 is available?? it's like sticking with win 95 when you can have XP.
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You can use either V31 or V32 - they have the same SW for MK4 - SW4-1/00 (100)....

The main new function (in comparison with all previous SW) - reading DVD DL (all new maps has the volume approx 5,5 - 6 Gb and should be burned on such disks - dual layers)
Thanks. I don't use burned map discs so that's not an issue.
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Old 07-22-2008, 08:57 AM
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There are quite a few reasons to go to v31 from v26, there is the 3d perspective mode (i use) for a start, there is also some screen driver updates and some brightness settings adjustments, as well as various bugfixes.

In spltscreen mode you get your current location in lat and long (well I think you do, i don't use SSM).

Also why would you want to stick with v26 when v31 is available?? it's like sticking with win 95 when you can have XP.
Great thanks for the info. Are you saying V31 will be faster with your Win 95/XP analogy? On my V26 I get lat/long but I think this is worthless, never used unless an emergency and shouldn't be displayed on the screen. Thanks for the comments. I'll update mine this weekend and see what happens. I have the V32 original cd so it should go uneventful.
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can someone send me the latest updat to MKIV I believe its 32 and instruction to setup.
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Johnny - the very first thread in this section is entitled v32 has been released and is now available

All you need to know is in there.
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Great thanks for the info. Are you saying V31 will be faster with your Win 95/XP analogy? On my V26 I get lat/long but I think this is worthless, never used unless an emergency and shouldn't be displayed on the screen. Thanks for the comments. I'll update mine this weekend and see what happens. I have the V32 original cd so it should go uneventful.
Do the upgrade to V32. If you don't like it, you can always bounce back to V26. Though, I suspect that you will prefer V32's perspective mode. I live in the Atlanta area too, and could not imagine going back to the older version. I'm not sure the "nearest town" thing really applies here. I think that is a UK thing.
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V32 I am wondering if someone can send me the file in a regular format so I can just copy it to a disk. Does it have to be cd-r Just looking for a simple solution for upgrade
Just want to thank anyone in advance for there help
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Old 09-20-2008, 04:55 AM
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For anybody in the US, the biggest reason to upgrade from V26 is that starting from V27, the startup nag screen disappears automatically after 8 seconds.

johnnybel, if it makes it any easier for you, there is an ISO image here: http://www.bmwportal.net/navos.html
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