TomTom 530 does it support traffic ?

[bigdods]

Quick question hope someone who already has a 530 can answer this. I want a tomtom that supports the GPRS traffic service. I've searched high and low, and I know that the 530 has bluetooth but nowhere does it clearly state that this can be used for traffic. Lots of detail about using it to stream music but thats not what I'm after.

Looking at a few websites none of them mention traffic and one (Halfords) goes as far to say as its not supported.

Just wanted to check as I would prefer not to go to the next model up as I dont need the extras and therefore its a waste of money...

I've emailed tomtom (but that will probably be days before an answer) and I also went to the tomtom shop and thought best way to check would be to buy the service (or at least try) and it would check the model before letting me go ahead. But it doesnt - it just asks for a serial number which of course I dont have .

Cheers

Dodsy

[mmm-five]

Yes, or you could buy the TMC aerial accessory that plugs into the bottom of the using to pick up radio based traffic warnings - it's the same kit that comes with the 530T model.

[Frederick]

HD traffic is scheduled to be launched in the UK in the next few months.

[bigdods]

Tow questions.

TMC traffic , is it any good ? Im happy to pay for the GPRS service IME when you pay for something its generally of a better standard then the free one.

Whats HD traffic ?

Cheers

ETA: Ok I googled and now know more than any person would ever want to about HD traffic and TMC traffic !

Edited by bigdods on Saturday 19th July 23:19