Need a New Sat Nav

foxtrot_mike

I have been trying to decide between TomTom 25 and the Garmin NUVi 1440

Both seem very similar but I have heared that TomToms seem to cut it in terms of usablility and other ways

Quality of instructions are important to me so I think a 5 inch screen will be beneficial.

There was some uncertainlty as to whether I can enter coordinates but there is a chance I can create my own POI files with this one but im not sure how good this will be, it would be good to be able to create a POI of the Car Park at the approach to a mountain id like to walk up.

ghostsarereal

im in the same boat, was going to buy one today from mynewgps website but im thinking also about the via 125 live

medical

Got a tomtom start 25 today, however before i open the box, has anyone used this before? Is it any good
many thanks
medical

foxtrot_mike

Ive got the Tom Tom today and I'm pleased with it.

It takes a while to understand what route choice (fastest, shortest, eco) you should make though.

in_the_Cotswolds

Before my TomTom was nicked from my car I used the quickest route not the shortest. I think this is where people found themselves in streams and footpaths!!!

Gloomendoom

mechanic wrote: »

Before my TomTom was nicked from my car I used the quickest route not the shortest. I think this is where people found themselves in streams and footpaths!!!

My Garmin has the option to avoid unpaved roads. I have found it useful when I'm not in a 4x4 or I'm in a hurry.