Bogi wrote: "On the topic I completely agree that a wider range would definitely be an improvement. On the other hand I'm not aware of any alternative which gives me traffic information in such a detail and precision than what I've seen today f.e."
I've been doing some studying, and the best traffic status available by far is that provided to Google Maps in the UK. At first, I thought that they must be using the HD traffic feed, but it is actually much more detailed and much more up to date than the HD traffic. At least, compared with that on the HD Traffic web site. There is another provider used by some competing satnav devices, but it is poor compared to HD Traffic. When I find out where I can get the Google Maps on a mobile device, I will probably replace my TomTom.
I'll also comment on why people haven't done anything about this. I did complain to the Advertising Standards Agency for the TomTom misleading advert ("traffic information for your whole journey"). But the ASA don't cover companies not in the UK. I then decided that the answer was to complain about the resellers who repeat the advertising, and are based in the UK. But I didn't take action because the last thing I want to do is hurt a retailer who isn't really to blame and cause them costs when they are struggling anyway.
Me, I'm going to let the silent hand do the work. TomTom are letting their evangelists down, and the long term consequences will be felt after it is too late to recover.
