Navman N40i worth repairing?

danrv

Hi
I have a Navman N40i SatNav that needs a new speaker. Original is distorting.
I’ve been using Google maps instead on my Samsung phone for a few years which is ok but would like to try the Navman again.
I have the speaker out and replacement is £17.99 which seems a lot. 
I did try and connect it to NavDesk 2 software but doesn’t seem to be recognising it. Will try again when I’ve charged the battery.

Have been a bit out of touch with SatNav technology since I started using my phone. Looks like they’re still quite pricey, hence thinking of the repair. 
Any help appreciated.

sk2402005

It appears to be from 2006, so will be massively out of date, i wouldnt waste your £17.99 to be honest.

your phone will be much more upto date, or if you do want a standalone, i would buy a new garmin or somthing for around £80 or so

flaneurs_lobster

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

danrv

sk2402005 said:

It appears to be from 2006, so will be massively out of date, i wouldnt waste your £17.99 to be honest.

your phone will be much more upto date, or if you do want a standalone, i would buy a new garmin or somthing for around £80 or so

Thanks.
2006 sounds about right. Bought it used.

danrv

flaneurs_lobster said:

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

Thanks.
Didn’t know about that. 

MattMattMattUK

danrv said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

Thanks.
Didn’t know about that. 

None of the alternatives are as good as Google Maps, which has the added benefit of being free.

[Deleted User]

MattMattMattUK said:

danrv said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

Thanks.
Didn’t know about that. 

None of the alternatives are as good as Google Maps, which has the added benefit of being free.

Waze is free and a real contender in the sat nav game, personally I'd say it is better than Google Maps - it tells you about hazards ranging from pot holes to broke down cars as well as the presence of police and mobile speed cameras.

MattMattMattUK

[Deleted User] said:

MattMattMattUK said:

danrv said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

Thanks.
Didn’t know about that. 

None of the alternatives are as good as Google Maps, which has the added benefit of being free.

Waze is free and a real contender in the sat nav game, personally I'd say it is better than Google Maps - it tells you about hazards ranging from pot holes to broke down cars as well as the presence of police and mobile speed cameras.

Waze is based on Google Maps (and is owned by them), Maps also reports broken down cars as well as mobile and fixed speed cameras, although it does not report potholes, however where I live the pothole alert means Waze never shuts up. The two products are fairly closely in alignment, with minor differences, Waze also tends to be somewhat more aggressive in it's time saving, it will take you down back roads to save one minute, where as Maps will not bother for less than five.

danrv

MattMattMattUK said:

Deleted_User said:

MattMattMattUK said:

danrv said:

flaneurs_lobster said:

TomTom let you try their mobile app-based nav system for free. Can compare w/ free Google maps etc.

Thanks.
Didn’t know about that. 

None of the alternatives are as good as Google Maps, which has the added benefit of being free.

Waze is free and a real contender in the sat nav game, personally I'd say it is better than Google Maps - it tells you about hazards ranging from pot holes to broke down cars as well as the presence of police and mobile speed cameras.

Maps also reports broken down cars as well as mobile and fixed speed cameras, although it does not report .

Speed camera alerts would be useful. Got caught out with ongoing temporary roadworks on a local main road. 
50mph limit with cameras but not sure if these are fixed or just there for the duration of the work.
i have ‘Speed limits’ turned on in settings.

danrv

Have looked a bit into SatNav vs Google Maps or app. 
It’s the map updates for standalone SatNavs that I’m not sure about. I guess it’s like buying a new road atlas but more expensive.
The Garmin ones state lifetime updates but I think they’re only available once you’ve paid an extra fee.

Grey_Critic

***The Garmin ones state lifetime updates but I think they’re only available once you’ve paid an extra fee.***

My Garmin has free updates and covers Europe.