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Which SatNav?

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  • Gloomendoom
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    Navmii does speed limits.
  • wongataa
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    The thing about Google maps is it doesn't show the speed limits which I think is a must for me.
    Even if your sat-nav does show speed limits you can't really rely on that info in case the data is incorrect. It is much better to be aware of what the speed limit is from the road signs.
  • Oblivion
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    I have a TomTom GO 6100 with 'free for life' map and traffic camera updates which I find excellent.


    Even if you don't own a TomTom the TomTom MyDrive live traffic map is very useful.
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  • aardvaak
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    Why do you not see Nav Man anymore?
  • DCFC79
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    grant_uk wrote: »
    If you've got a decent sized smartphone, have you considered using that with Google Maps' navigator? It does everything I need it to and is very good for finding specific locations, venues etc. if they already have a presence on Google.

    I'm not sure how it does for traffic information - not something I've looked into, but I don't need to use it often enough.

    Google maps does inform you of any delays on your route eg lane closed on the motorway via voice and it shows you any roadworks on the route (can be hit and miss as I didnt see any r/works earlier today.
  • Oblivion
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    aardvaak wrote: »
    Why do you not see Nav Man anymore?


    It got lost on the M25 :)
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  • DCFC79
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    edited 26 November 2016 at 10:21AM
    The thing about Google maps is it doesn't show the speed limits which I think is a must for me.

    The Go Pilot phone app does speed limits.

    Shouldnt really rely on it to tell you the limits, just use the signs
  • mum2one
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    I've had 2 garmin satnav and have found them to be brilliant xx
    xx rip dad... we had our ups and downs but we’re always be family xx
  • wongataa wrote: »
    Even if your sat-nav does show speed limits you can't really rely on that info in case the data is incorrect.

    Yes my Garmin cannot be relied on for speed limits and is wrong perhaps 10% of the time, but the warning chime is still a useful reminder sometimes.
  • A good smart phone, google drive and the free tom tom speed cameras app running in the background and you have a great system.
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