FAO-Tom Tom Go Users

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flossy_splodge wrote:

Hope I'm not highjacking this thread but could one of you experienced peeps out there tell me if Tom Tom is the best make? I am needing to get a SatNav for my elderly father as today he got lost just 10 miles from home!! Seriously! Have NO experience of these things and would welcome all advice. Pleaaaasssee!!!!

My Grandad has found the Evesham BM6300...A very user friendly Sat-Nav, and fairly priced too.

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And it has a Quick 'Go home' button...

flossy_splodge

Don't suppose you know the going price and/or the best place to get one? do Halfords stock this make?:T

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I payed £200 at Makros. I know they fluctuate though.
Halford's stock a generic model, again Overpriced! In fact Halford's....(don't get me started)

flossy_splodge

seen that new prog "don't get done get Dom? In mind of that, did you try haggling?:rotfl: Am going to Makro tomorrow so thanks for that will have a look.

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yip, i tried haggling for 2 units, they were'nt having any of it.....

flossy_splodge

Well I shall still give it a go! Let you know tomorrow how I get on! Keep fingers and toes crossed!:j

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flossy_splodge wrote:

Well I shall still give it a go! Let you know tomorrow how I get on! Keep fingers and toes crossed!:j

Good Luck.....

nurse_sue

my tom toms been brill for years however the screen blew the other day
almost ran out bought new one.
as warrenty out of date by at least ayr but thought id try contacting tom tom first
wow
hubby said no chance but get this
they said if the charger was at fault well it was plugged into cigerette lighter in car at time they replace it free of charge
they pay for ups to collect and deliver back even though out of warranty can track the repair online
came back with a new tom tom at no cost to me what so ever
so if it blows dont give up talk to tom tom no ,matter how old it is ...hope this helps someone
can any one tell me if i could get a free florida map from anywhere .....
please post elsewhere if you know of a more apropriate place

nemo183

I don't know how many tomtom users have downloaded the new software (tomtomHome) that should make it easier to find out what new updates are available. Tomtom seemed to issue a number of updates in quick succession (never a good sign!). I think I've got it working now, but have needed to buy a bigger memory card (from 128 to 256MB).

If you do use this software, it's worth noting that it's set up to download both map/data and system software, so once it's installed it does have a slightly different look and feel, with some new functions.

Also, before checking for updates, make sure you logon, else you won't get what you've paid for.

Finally, if you have the original 128MB SD card that comes with the unit, I'd suggest that you upgrade to 512MB or 1GB, as I now have only 14MB of my 256MB card left. You can get them just about anywhere, but I think

http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=100615

....have Sandisk 512MB for £9.99 and 1GB for £14.99.