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pcooper08 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 02, 2008 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:33 pm Post subject: which gps system is the best. |
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i want to purchase a gps system as a gift but know nothing about the product. do i want to buy something that is mounted in the car or some type of pocket device? if for the car, what is the best way to mount and can someone be hired to do the job. Help! |
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john877 Lifetime Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 468
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Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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How much do you want to spend???
Tomtom and Garmin are the two most recommended makes
Once you have decided on your budget the forum members will suggest which ones may be the best for you !! |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 12:36 am Post subject: |
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As for mounts, they all come with some sort of windscreen sucker arrangement in the box. You can buy more permanent solutions, but as the police advice is to remove all signs of a satnav (not just the satnav itself) whenever you leave the car, you want something that's easy and portable. The standard mount works fine for most people.
The device is powered by a cable that plugs into the cigarette lighter socket. |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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An alternative reply would be..
The model that comes out just AFTER you have bought the previous version!
But...
Get your budget set
Decide an order of must haves (eg Text-to-Speech / hands free / image viewing / MP3 playing.)
Stick to TomTom or Garmin and you won't go far wrong
See how many of your 'must haves' you get for your money.
Then go and try one out in a shop - you don't have to buy from them of course.
Keep a look out on places like Amazon.com who have some good offers on from time to time. _________________ Phil |
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john877 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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philpugh and Andy_p has just given you some excellent advise another site which may help you regarding what deals are about is
http://www.find-satnav-deals.com/ |
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