Nav SW upgrade using a Mac
 

I have a 2005 X5 with v26 nav software that I wanted to update. Unfortunately, as a Mac user with no access to a Windows computer, I couldn't find much guidance after several hours of searching on this board for how to burn the current software version onto a CD using a Mac, that is, without buying a CD burning program such as Toast.

I checked into buying a CD from my local dealership and it seemed to complicated...had to be ordered so I would have to pay in person (no credit card purchases over the phone) and then make another trip to the dealership to pick it up - - too complicated for me.

With some time on my hands today, I decided to download v32 and see what my 2007 iMac could do for me. Once downloaded I used Stuffit to unzip the file. An icon appeared on my desktop. I then used the Disk Utility application to burn iso file on my desktop a CD.

The only setting I adjusted was the speed...changed to 8X, the slowest speed. Otherwise I just selected Burn. It took about 3 minutes to burn.

I then followed the upload instructions and in about 2 minutes it was updated with V32. I then followed the directed to select perspective and I was good-to-go.

Now I need to buy a new map DVD. My current version is from 2004 (don't recall the exact version). I assume the most recent version by Navteq would work (High Version 2009.1). Is that correct? I also assume ebay is the cheapest place to pick on up. Correct? Navteq advertises it for $200.

Thanks,
MUG3

Sounds good. Brian, in Peachtree Corners, may know When the newest map may be issued. I am in Midtown.

2009.1 is the latest map disk from Navteq. However, it has been out for over 6 months. So, there is a decent possibility that Navteq could be releasing a 2009.2 version any day now. Yes, eBay is the cheapest place to get one.

:D Every Mac user should have Toast.....:thumbup:

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