COMAND update question

[BennyPP]

I have the DVD based COMAND system. The DVD that came with the car (an 05 E class estate) was published in 2004. Does anyone know whether a new version of the DVD will result in better sat nav graphics and functionality or do I just get updated maps?

Thanks in advance.

 

[verytalldave]

Update to version 6.3 or greater and and get TMC information as well as updated maps. Graphics are similar.

You probably have version 2 or 3 or thereabouts if its the original supplied with the car when new.

Worth the cost of upgrade.

Get it from Alfie and save yourself a few bob over the MB cost.

 

[BennyPP]

Thanks - what's "TMC" information?

 

[verytalldave]

Its a free service provided over the radio. What it does is show where hold-ups are on the road ahead - and if you have a route programmed into the COMAND, offer an alternative route to avoid the holdup.

More info available here...........see question 7...........

http://www.mercupgrades.com/COMAND+FAQ-faq-1.html

 

[BennyPP]

many thanks

 

[TomTanderson]

I have ended up with two of these (bought one when I was planning my upgrade then got one supplied with my nav unit).

I'm looking to sell one of them (much cheaper than new ), PM me if you are interested.

 

[benzo]

I have ended up with two of these (bought one when I was planning my upgrade then got one supplied with my nav unit).

I'm looking to sell one of them (much cheaper than new ), PM me if you are interested.

Tried PMing you but can't find the pm button??!!

What version do you have, I am interested in upgrading mine. Is it for the E class?

 

[TomTanderson]

Yes, for some reason they don't have PMs on this board but if you click on my name in the top left of this post it takes you to a page where there is a link to email me.

It's the latest DVD version, v7 (2007/8 ), part number A211 827 10 65

Don't get confused with the CD version for some MB cars that is now up to version 9.

 

[verytalldave]

PM link is at the top right hand side of this page.............where it says "Private Messages" underlined in blue.

 

[TomTanderson]

PM link is at the top right hand side of this page.............where it says "Private Messages" underlined in blue.

Thanks for the suggestion but it doesn't for me

I've looked through the user control panel too and can't find anything to enable it. Maybe you have to make a certain number of posts first.

 

[verytalldave]

Works for me. Maybe youre right...............

 

[benzo]

D'OH! or is it D'UH! .... ?

It is on the top right corner. Then when you get into the PM page 'send pm' is on the left side on the screen. It must have changed because I remember earlier on (in the 'old' days)you just had to click on the user to send a pm.

Thanks.

 

[TomTanderson]

Maybe youre right...............

......hasn't anybody told you?; I'm always right

Seriously - it ain't there for me. Even did a search of the page to make sure I hadn't missed it. I feel victimised :evil:

.........have we gone OT?!

 

[TomTanderson]

Must be 10 posts - I now have 'Private Messages'

 

[ACM454078]

Tom.

I tried PMing you but could not get it to work.
I would like to buy the DVD comand you have for sale. Please Email me at Tonyeng@aol.com to let me know how much you want for it.

Thanks

Tony