New Mio 269+ or Navman 520

goldenoldie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 6

When the new Mio 269+, with upgraded software (v2) and maps, finally comes on the market in October, will it be a better buy than the Navman 520. Question

carmex · Regular Visitor Joined: Jun 20, 2005 Posts: 129

The ICN 520 is much smaller in size than the Mio 269+, but maintains a similar screen size. The software on the ICN 520 is much better IMO, and easier to use - however the coverage is not as wide spread. With the standard ICN 520 you get UK coverage, where as with the 269+ you get European coverage for slightly more cash. If you want want EU coverage on the 520 you're looking at paying a much larger premium.

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StevenGourlay · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 11:42 am Post subject:

What is your budget and do you need Euro Maps?
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goldenoldie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 6

Budget is around the £400 mark, and will certainly use it in France. I think what I'm really looking for is a GPS which is reliable, accurate and value for money. Asking too much Question

StevenGourlay · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:05 pm Post subject:

The Navman ICN 520 Premium comes with full European maps and i would say its your best choice, its slightly over your budget.

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Navman-ICN-520-Premium-In-car-Navigation-GPS.aspx

The TomTom GO 500 is just over your budget and it comes with Major Roads of Europe (if that would be enough map coverage for France for you)
http://www.totalpda.co.uk/TomTom-GO-500.aspx

I would say if you can't stretch your budget then the mitac 269 is another option

http://www.totalpda.co.uk/Mitac-Mio-269-GPS-with-MioMap-Full-Euro-Map-Software.aspx

I have never used these units personally in France but i have used them in the UK and i would say Navman and TomTom are the most user friendly of the 3 and i would say that if you need FULL street level mapping then the Navman ICN is the better suited for your needs.

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goldenoldie · Occasional Visitor Joined: Sep 13, 2005 Posts: 6

Thanks a lot for your help. One last question, do you know what the improvements will be on the 269+ ( v2 software ), over the standard 269? If there isn't a great deal of improvement I'll try and stretch the budget to the 520.
Thanks again.

StevenGourlay · Posted: Wed Sep 14, 2005 12:42 pm Post subject:

the major difference is the software on the Mio is Navigon and it will be the newer version of Navigon 5.1
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