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05-05-2023, 12:38 PM

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Is this Volvo Disc the very latest update alternative for our cars as of 05/05/23?

I clicked on the link - it says part no longer available - maybe ebay?

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05-06-2023, 05:53 AM

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Is this Volvo Disc the very latest update alternative for our cars as of 05/05/23?

No. Even if you can find one, that Volvo disk is too old to be accurate.

In my opinion, the best alternative is to use Waze because it's a free app and provides real-time traffic information and rerouting.

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05-06-2023, 08:16 AM

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[QUOTE=Stuart S;2639530]No.
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But the Volvo disk is, indeed, the latest update.

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05-06-2023, 08:11 PM

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Yes, but you asked for "the very latest update alternative." Waze is the best update alternative to that old Volvo disk, IMHO.

Your car, your money, your choice.

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05-07-2023, 02:27 AM

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Yes, but you asked for "the very latest update alternative." Waze is the best update alternative to that old Volvo disk, IMHO.

Not me .... but I understood Bocatrip to be asking whether the "Volvo disk" was the "very latest update alternative disk for our cars", albeit that disk was unstated the second time around. No big deal. 😉

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05-07-2023, 09:23 AM

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I think I used the onboard Nav system once after I traded a guy for the latest Jag 'East' disc. Its nice to have the correct nav disc, but I use the phone in a CD phone holder all the time.

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05-07-2023, 10:12 AM

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I've never actually USED navigation other than to play for a minute. If I have to go somewhere, I may check traffic on Google Maps to figure out which route to take, and prior to the journey I also may use Google to verify the correct location and general area.

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05-07-2023, 10:22 AM

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I think I used the onboard Nav system once after I traded a guy for the latest Jag 'East' disc. Its nice to have the correct nav disc, but I use the phone in a CD phone holder all the time.

The navigation system itself works reasonably well, albeit that the map is many years out of date. I think that the worst thing about it is the ridiculous flashing yellow pointer. I can't see any way to change it to something a more subdued.

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05-07-2023, 11:07 AM

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I recently picked up a $99 Garmin for my Lexus which works just fine with unlimited updates.. Looks like it's a reasonable alternative for the Jag, in a pinch.

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05-07-2023, 07:19 PM

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I use Google maps in my XKR and the built in system in my 2018 XJR which gives current traffic conditions if you buy the Jaguar service. Which is better? If you don't care about the voice, I think Google maps is always fractionally more current. If you like the English accent, which I do, then Jaguar is better.

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05-31-2024, 10:18 AM

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This is a good thread. I was looking at how to update my new to me ‘15 XKR. So, I’m just going to use Waze, I bought one of those phone mounts that attaches in the CD sot, it works well, and gives me Waze with audio to the infotainment system.

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06-27-2024, 04:00 PM

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A disk

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I took Cambo's suggestion and bought the "Volvo" disks with 2016 maps. Got it at a pretty good price.
Agree that it is faster.
One thing of note. I only wanted the "B" disk for the Eastern US, so just jumped right in with that disk. Got "loading map data" for a really long time, so went back and inserted disk A. Got the software message, when that finished I reinserted the B Disk and everything is fine. So apparently Volvo only put the software update on Disk A. Warning to all.

NOW. I have my B disk installed so if anyone is interested in the A disk, PM me and we can work out price and delivery.

I may be interested in the A disk if it’s still available. I need Canada and the Western US including Arizona. I have a 2008 XKR.

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06-28-2024, 07:34 AM

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Uk disk update

A couple of weeks ago I bought the first (!!) update for my 2007 4.2 from NAVIMAPSTORE, which I think is a UK based company. Cost £29.99. Loaded immediately and presented in voice and display exactly as before. Did a 200 mile round trip recently and all worked perfectly. Still early days I suppose but looking good so far.

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