No figurehead for TomTom, Bosch and Blaupunkt

For several days I am in possession of the new Kate data for my navigation system Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX. These CDs should replace my old Tele Atlas maps from the year 2005/2006, as in recent years, particularly in my area, a lot has changed (new highways, etc.). After the first time you insert the CD, the firmware or the navigation software has been updated in my car radio. This process takes a few minutes, but runs completely independently from.

Now for the most important, the map data.
I finally wanted to draw on current card data again, I opted for the brand new 2012 version. But unfortunately, the disillusionment came after the first few kilometers. A last year newly opened bypass (main street, no minor route) is not listed, so I have to assume that the indicated on the packaging 100% coverage for Germany should not be given. For the first star deduction.

The other star deduction goes to the account of usurious price. Admittedly, here at Amazon to get the cards relatively low, well below the recommended retail price. But still ... The fact is that when you Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX - can only use this TeleAtlas CDs - a permanent installation by the vehicle manufacturer. The uses of the manufacturer from excessively. For the regular CD price of about 120-140 ONLY FOR GERMANY you can also get a completely new navigation device with map data for all of Europe. If you drive in, for example on holiday to Austria or Italy, you have to - if you want to use the full Navigation - for each country once again shell out over a hundred EUR and buy the appropriate CD. As quickly comes together a small fortune if you're often traveling in different countries. Although the second Tele Atlas CD contains highways for Europe (eg sufficient for Austria when the country just crossed to get to Italy), but his hotel abroad you will not find it.

My conclusion - The purchase of Tele Atlas maps is only conditionally recommended if you absolutely want to use be permanently installed navigation system and exclusively in Germany is on the way. For about the same money gets on well transportable navigation solutions for the windscreen, the addition of a map display (has the Blaupunkt TravelPilot EX not) even offer more very useful additional functions. Everyone therefore should before buying superior exactly whether it is not better, possibly similar to swap the entire car or home - the more positive way - for the same money instead of incomplete cards to buy a windshield Navi for the whole of Europe only for Germany.