NAVTEQ DVD 2007.2 update

Does anyone know when Navteq will come out with the 2007.2 version of their software? I believe V2007.1 came out in august 2006, so the next version should be around the corner. I just got a 2004 760Li, but the DVD in it is V2002.1. The dealer politely directed me to Navteq's 800 #. If the update is a long way away, I might just have to buy the V2007.1....

Originally Posted by gfd1989

If the update is a long way away, I might just have to buy the V2007.1....

I don't know what is your definition of long, but you are at least 3 months away from any updates.

Originally Posted by gfd1989

Does anyone know when Navteq will come out with the 2007.2 version of their software? I believe V2007.1 came out in august 2006, so the next version should be around the corner. I just got a 2004 760Li, but the DVD in it is V2002.1. The dealer politely directed me to Navteq's 800 #. If the update is a long way away, I might just have to buy the V2007.1....

Download it

Not everyone is a thief

Fair enough. Buy the darn thing for $200 when Garmin sells the same Navteq data for $75.

What's on your iPod BTW?

Let me get this right - if you download the data and burn it on a DVD-ROM it will work? Has anyone had success with this? Where would you look for the data?

My understanding from what I read on these forums is that even backup copies of actual NAVTEQ DVDs will not work in the drives.....

Originally Posted by SteveinBelAir

..What's on your iPod BTW? ...

Sorry... Don't own an Ipod I've got XM and Sirius to keep me busy. And yes!! I respect other people's intellectual property, and I give credit where credit is due.

Originally Posted by gfd1989

Let me get this right - if you download the data and burn it on a DVD-ROM it will work? Has anyone had success with this? Where would you look for the data?

My understanding from what I read on these forums is that even backup copies of actual NAVTEQ DVDs will not work in the drives.....

Many have made working backups including me with no probs.

This may help: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...703#post503703

Originally Posted by gfd1989

Does anyone know when Navteq will come out with the 2007.2 version of their software? I believe V2007.1 came out in august 2006, so the next version should be around the corner. I just got a 2004 760Li, but the DVD in it is V2002.1. The dealer politely directed me to Navteq's 800 #. If the update is a long way away, I might just have to buy the V2007.1....

Yes, it should be soon.. the ".2" updates are usually released in Feb.

Originally Posted by SteveinBelAir

Many have made working backups including me ..http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...703#post503703

The term "back-up" Implies that you have the original. When you don't have the original disk. The appropriate term is know as a "PIRATE COPY"!!

Originally Posted by beewang

The term "back-up" Implies that you have the original. When you don't have the original disk. The appropriate term is know as a "PIRATE COPY"!!

I use a backup version of the disc, and yes, I purchased 2007.1:



I'm always futzing around with the navigation system... playing with new firmwares, etc. I don't want my original disc to get scratched, so I use a backup.

what format did you burn the back-up disc? DVD-R, etc?

Originally Posted by gfd1989

what format did you burn the back-up disc? DVD-R, etc?

I used Taiyo Yuden 16x DVD-R media (www.nomorecoasters.com rates TY as top tier media). Had no problems burning at 16x.

When you're ready to make the update plunge, you might look at the Navteq website (http://www.navteq.com/) to see what is the most current DVD for your car. Also, the site give you the opportunity to see what's been added to the last disc, most particularly, cities in the US and Canada. Looking at the list might make you consider if you really need to have the streets of, say Saskatoon...maybe yes, but maybe no. As to the updated points of interest, my experience is that the BMW system software (not the data software from Navteq) is so dense and difficult, that updated points of interest are certainly not worth $199.

burnt my backup at 16x, hp media..no problems what so ever. Took less than 5 minutes and viola. Plus I keep a backup image on my computer.

Originally Posted by beewang

The term "back-up" Implies that you have the original. When you don't have the original disk. The appropriate term is know as a "PIRATE COPY"!!

Pirates? Arrrrrghh!. Avast there scurvy dog!

To the OP, I used a Memorex DVD+R at 4x. It worked first time in the car.

Can anyone direct me to a site that has CD images? Darn MK3.

Originally Posted by andwhutnot

Can anyone direct me to a site that has CD images? Darn MK3.

You ARE talking about piracy, which will not be discussed here.


For all others, my copy of 2007-2 shipped from NavTeq yesterday.

Well I had no lucky aquiring the new 2007 Nav CD's for my car so I had to buy them. I only need the California CD, anyone interested in purchasing the others let me know. Here is the post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...44#post2215244

Originally Posted by mguirguismd

Well I had no lucky aquiring the new 2007 Nav CD's for my car so I had to buy them. I only need the California CD, anyone interested in purchasing the others let me know. Here is the post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...44#post2215244

Yep, I bought the 2007.2 DVD.

Originally Posted by mguirguismd

Well I had no lucky aquiring the new 2007 Nav CD's for my car so I had to buy them. I only need the California CD, anyone interested in purchasing the others let me know. Here is the post

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...44#post2215244

It is a violation of Navteq's licensing agreement to split up the set.

in no hurry to upgrade my copy. It serves its function quite well. Maybe when i find its getting outdated, ill upgrade

I was wondering if there was a difference in performance between the 2007.2 DVD's and the 2007.2 CD's. Practically I only need the 2007.2 Ca CD. However, if the DVD is faster and has better graphics and or features, I prefer the DVD. Also, I have a range rover- same system as the 2006 X5. I think I need the 2007.2 HIGH version and not the CCC or professional version since I do not have I-drive. Does anyone have any leads to where I can make a "Backup Copy" from? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Ricochet

I was wondering if there was a difference in performance between the 2007.2 DVD's and the 2007.2 CD's. Practically I only need the 2007.2 Ca CD. However, if the DVD is faster and has better graphics and or features, I prefer the DVD. Also, I have a range rover- same system as the 2006 X5. I think I need the 2007.2 HIGH version and not the CCC or professional version since I do not have I-drive. Does anyone have any leads to where I can make a "Backup Copy" from? Thanks!

The CDs and DVDs contain the same map/points of interest... the DVD simply contains the entire US/Canada.

...and once again, discussing software piracy here will not be tolerated.

Originally Posted by Ricochet

I was wondering if there was a difference in performance between the 2007.2 DVD's and the 2007.2 CD's. Practically I only need the 2007.2 Ca CD. However, if the DVD is faster and has better graphics and or features, I prefer the DVD. Also, I have a range rover- same system as the 2006 X5. I think I need the 2007.2

How exactly do you figure you have a choice between CD and DVD?