Satellite Navigation

roaming_rhino

Hi all

not sure where to post this request but looking to buy a portable satellite navigation system

anyone got any info on best type or any good recommendations ?

thanks

DVB_3

https://www.pocketgps.co.uk
https://www.expansys.com

stanmoresaver

I looked into this at Xmas and settled on a Tom Tom Go unit which i am very happy with. Very reliable and simple to use. It's touch screen really helps.

Best bit of advice given to me was know what you want to use it for because if you want to use it whilst walking or cycling (and although it seemed strange to me, a number of my friends do) it is bulky and the Garmin is their choice.

Use the above sites and also the customer reviews on amazon.

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roaming_rhino

Thanks guys

seems the Tom Tom models are popular and meet the mark

do you know which model is best ? or are they much the same , seems some are more expensive than others , dont need the europe bit

think I will wait until after 6 may when it seems an updated version is coming out

stanmoresaver

I have the basic model- only one available when I bought it. With some playing around one can really customise it to your own personal preferences

See this for info on other models-

http://www.tomtom.com/products/index.php?Language=4

The only thing that I can honestly say I would pay extra for would be full postcode recognition if this is available. The latest upgrade to the "go" allows you to imput the first part and then use the road name and then the house number (which i guess you would anyway!)


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Matt_Nixon

I have Tomtom 3 running on my O2 XDA IIs (Smartphone) with a Bluetooth GPS mouse that you can wear.

It's excellent in and out of the Car, will be using it on Hols this year!

Costs about the same as Tomtom GO, if your looking for a phone as well!

Oh and I bet your Tomtom GO doesn't play mp3's, movies, games.

stanmoresaver

Matt_Nixon wrote:

I have Tomtom 3 running on my O2 XDA IIs (Smartphone) with a Bluetooth GPS mouse that you can wear.

It's excellent in and out of the Car, will be using it on Hols this year!

Costs about the same as Tomtom GO, if your looking for a phone as well!

Oh and I bet your Tomtom GO doesn't play mp3's, movies, games.

But the movies and games are maybe not a good idea whilst navigating the M25 etc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rjdjcd

stanmoresaver wrote:

I have the basic model- only one available when I bought it. With some playing around one can really customise it to your own personal preferences

See this for info on other models-

http://www.tomtom.com/products/index.php?Language=4

The only thing that I can honestly say I would pay extra for would be full postcode recognition if this is available. The latest upgrade to the "go" allows you to imput the first part and then use the road name and then the house number (which i guess you would anyway!)


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check the TomTom site as full post code will be available when they release new maps.
Note buying the Europe CD in USA is cheaper than in UK - as often!

macgyver

Hi there,
I am desperately looking for a cheapish sat nav and as I was browsing Amazon for Tom Tom 300, it noticed that there were few private sellers as well selling the same Tom Tom at half the price.
I e mailed them asking whether it was used or refurbished but they say that it brand new and factory packed.
I am confused how is it possible????

What is the catch here? Does anyone know about it?
Many thanks

tricky_3

Ive just bought an Acer n35 PDA from https://www.ebuyer.co.uk. It has a built in gps and Destinator 3 software preloaded........for the price of £199 (+vat) its blinkin' brilliant!

The sat nav is very accurate (used for a couple of weeks so far) AND you've got a reasonable PDA aswell!.........

steady__eddie

Aldi are knocking one out this week for 230 with built in MP3 player !
Couldn't tell you if it's any good though, had mine for 230 from Lidl last Christmas and it hasn't got me lost yet.