The Staples Clearance Thread

solidstate

I just picked one of these up from Staples.

I saw it in the shop and didn't understand what it was so went home checked it out on the Internet and then realised it was a bargain - so went back and got one - they seemed to have a few more in the stockroom.

The GPX Navigator is still supposed to be a rather excessive £199 according to the Manufacturer's website - so that makes the Staple £19.91 price 90% off

http://www.gpxtechnologies.com/

Auto Express gave it 4 out of 5 stars in their tests in March 2006.

Its a GPS Speed Camera Database Locator, Trip Computer and Navigation Device. Ok so it's no Tomtom - but it is only £19.91 - you get what you pay for.
Its limited navigation capabilities guide you to a large number of pre programmed locations (Towns, Mainline Train Stations, Airports, Ferrys etc).

The Main Limitations as far as I can see it are;

No Voice - Beeps and Text Only
You can program in your own favourite locations, Like Home, Work, Parents, Staples etc (but you have to actually be there and bookmark them whilst at the location)
It needs wired power to work (not rechargeable)
It comes with a cable that plugs into a Serial Port rather than USB (some newer PCs don't feature these any more)
The Database update costs money after 6 months (but you can refuse to subscribe and continue to use your old database info without any further charge)


Here's the comprehensive spec on it....

Fixed Safety Camera Locator
GPX Navigator offers early warning of a range of fixed safety cameras including GATSO, Truvelo, Watchman and SPECS - allowing you to adjust your speed accordingly.

Features and Benefits of GPX Navigator
GPX Navigator speed camera locator and satellite navigationGPX Navigator offers early warning of a range of fixed safety cameras including GATSO, Truvelo, Watchman and SPECS - allowing you to adjust your speed and driving style accordingly. Alerts are provided audibly and via GPX Navigator's high contrast dot matrix LED display, in the form of easy to read text messages.

Database updates:
Database updates via Internet GPX Navigator's comprehensive speed camera and accident blackspot database is rigourously maintained and provides the most accurate information possible. Keeping your database up-to-date is easy; simply connect GPX Navigator to your PC and update via the internet. The central camera database is updated (on average) 3 times per week.

Digital Navigation
GPX Navigator speed camera locator and satellite navigationUsing its in-built digital compass, GPX Navigator is able to direct you to over 2,500 UK towns and cities, providing direction; distance to destination and journey time.
Additionally, GPX Navigator can direct you to all the UK's major airports, main-line railway stations and ferry terminals.

Blackspot Warnings

Trip Computer
GPX Navigator provides a range of sophisticated trip computer and driver information functions including:

* Average trip speed
* Maximum trip speed
* Estimated time to destination
* Distance to destination
* Over-speed warning (user definable)
* Accurate digital speedometer

* User programmable locations (500)
* Audible and visual warnings

Free database updates for six months via PC (serial or optional USB)

Two Year Warranty

Product Specifications

* Size: 7cm x 12.3cm x 3cm
* Weight: 134g
* Interface: Serial Port
* Display: LED
* Warnings: audible and visual
* Vehicle Compatibility: Suitable for all vehicles including 12V equipped heavy goods and commercial vehicles

System Requirements (pc only - not mac)

* Pentium II equivalent or higher
* Serial Port
* Internet Capable
* Operating System: Win98 second edition, Win 2000 or XP
* GPX Navigator is NOT MAC compatible

What's in the Box

* 1 x GPX Navigator unit
* 1 x Windscreen mounting bracket
* 1 x Coiled power cord
* 1 x Hardwire lead
* 1 x Serial cable
* 1 x Mains PSU
* 1 x Operating Guide

Mark_Ice

solidstate wrote:

rather excessive £199 according to the Manufacturer's website

They must be barking mad, £19.91 is about just right for this unit!


Had one not so long back and gotta say the database is pretty good!

gobbyash

Can't find it online but found this:

http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Static/static_pages.asp?pagename=wowbox_route-finder

gobby

Also 6% via Quidco

Bazn

staples seem to have slashed their memory proces on certain items.... i picked up a 512mb Memory Stick PRO for £4.91 !!!

seems incredibly cheap... and it wasnt even marked as clearance. grabbem while they last!

FloFlo

Is this type that fits in a sony cybershot?
Did they have 1gb?

gjchester

200gb Maxtor Network storeage device (a Hard disk on the network) £49.91.

Hop it will play well with the Buffalo i already have, was going to buy the USB to plug into the buffalo unit but that as £69 this was £49.

Bazn

floflo, as far as i am aware, they fit cybershots... ms and mspro are usually intercompatible.

they did have 1gb but it was much more expensive... cant rem exactly how much but i think the 1gb was bout £20

happychappy_3

Hi,
I nipped into the staples at Wakefield and found the Smartdisk 'Flashtrax XT portable multimedia player / recorder' 80GB for £29.91. I was told by the assistant that this was the last one (apart from the display model) in store but I don't know what it is like in other stores.

If you get one check everything is there as I had to go back as the battery, AC power cable, and media adapter were all missing (they replaced them with the display model ones).

The code on the reciept is '0785134009005'.

rockpeblar

Just picked up the last one in Plymouth for £17.99. Amazon price £69.99.

dc

Loadsa memory cards in Huddersfield, including 1gig Memory stick pro for £14.91, and 256 memory stick duo pro £6.91.