What 'SAT NAV' do i get ??

out_4_nowt

I am after Sat Nav i have a ford focus cmax. I did consider buying the ford one which would fit in the stereo slot but i don't know the model No. However i am open to sugestions (possibly portable) and where i can get the best deal. I have Know idea.

Please Help !!!!!!

hollydays

Dont get the medion(? correct spelling?) from halfords...grrr...is all i will say-got tom tom now-is good

boatman

Your best bet is the TomTom ONE for £240 from Halfords. I think you may have an 'athermic' windscreen, in which case you need a satnav with the SIRF III chip in it, this gives better reception.

http://www.gpsw-support.co.uk/athermic.htm
GPS Warehouse Support Website

http://www.navtel.co.uk/section.php?xSec=124
Navtel Ltd > Problem Windscreens

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=231413&categoryId=33962&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33962&crumb=31468&varient=&CarSelectorCatalogId=&CarSelectorGroupId=
Satellite Navigation TomTom ONE from Halfords Was £249.99 Save £10.99 Price £239.00 FREE Delivery on this product

out_4_nowt

Good tips i looked at the medion on ebay so i will trust your judgement and stay clear. The tom tom one does look good. Cheers

Any more tips anybody !!

muddy697

we love out tom tom one.
just come back from amsterdam. we downloaded the map and used it to plot our walking journeys. never use a map again!

vansboy

Loads of chat about Sat Nav in http://www.honestjohn.co.uk clik The Backroom Clik Discussion & search there!

VB

oldagetraveller

I have a Navman icn520 and not impressed. The supplied U.K. maps on the SD card included are way out of date and 4 times out of 5 the directions given by the unit are incorrect which, when you are not familiar with where you are is frustrating to say the least.
So in my opinion, Navman is one to avoid!

cargo

I have mio 168 pda.
Had it since October last year it is loaded with TOM TOM 5 and it as proved to be the best gadget I have bought in years.

So I guess tomtom must be the best.

Bigun28

Bought a TomTom 700 just before Xmas and it has been great. Wouldn't go anywhere without it now.

As a matter of interest, if you are looking for TomToms you can track the price to find the cheapest models here:

http://www.tomtom-deals.co.uk/

http://www.find-uk-deals.co.uk/sat_nav.htm

http://www.find-tomtom-deals.co.uk/

Also, look for discount codes here.

alanobrien

Get some flavour of Tom Tom.
It doesnt matter which one.
The main thing is that it is easy to use and configure.

Some of the others are quite awkward to configure for the "safety camera" database for instance

out_4_nowt

What about the garmin steetpilot i3 is this any good ?

Ps thanks for the good posts !