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DaveW Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Evesham, Midlands, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 10:03 pm Post subject: Cheap & cheerful setup for Car GPS only |
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Hi
Completely new to this, but I'm sure many people have the same requirements as myself, which are to replicate Sat/Nav systems offered as extras on most cars, but at the cheapest price possible.
My 1st thoughts were a dedicated GPS system would be cheaper than PDA/GPS combo, but this is not always the case. Therefore if the combo route is the cheapest option & I'm not interested in any other fuction on the PDA/Pocket PC etc, then how low a spec can the unit be, before it impacts the GPS capability ?
Main reqs from GPS are :-
- Voice direction along the lines of Tom Tom (eg. warning ahead of turn + on turn)
- Post code finder
- Auto reroute when planned route not found.
- Minimal hassles in connection / charging / mounting / adequate volume
The only extra I can think of, above normal Sat/Nav, is the portability to use between 2 cars. Ability to run free S/W for speed camera warnings would be a bonus, but not critical.
I am based in the Midlands UK, & will be using across the UK.
Hopefully the above is enough detail ? but as new to this, I'm happy to expand on any points.
Any advice guys & any suggested packages will be appreciated.
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icsys Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 1154 Location: South Lancashire, UK
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Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2004 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know your budget but how about TomTom Navigator 3 GPS with Car Kit, GB maps + Dell Axim X5 for under £320 ?
It will meet the majority of your requirements:
- Voice direction ... it is Tom Tom (eg. warning ahead of turn + on turn)
- Post code finder with added free software.
- Auto reroute when planned route not found.
- Minimal hassles in connection / charging / mounting / adequate volume
- Portability to use between 2 cars. Ability to run free S/W for speed camera warnings.
Of course this is only one possibility _________________ Ian.
iPAQ 2210 | Navman 4100 BT Receiver
Navman iCN 635
TomTom GO
Anquet OS mapping
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DaveW Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Evesham, Midlands, UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 8:37 am Post subject: |
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Cheers icsys.
Re budget, I was looking for the cheapest option to meet my criteria. Would I be correct in saying £300 really is the ball park figure for an entry system ?
Cheers Dave |
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Robin2 Lifetime Member
Joined: Nov 24, 2003 Posts: 1441 Location: Swansea
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 9:17 am Post subject: |
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That is a rock bottom price for a complete system. But the system mentioned above is one of the best and should suit you well.
From my own point of view, I would insist on a PDA with SD and CF card slots, because I run TomTom and CoPilot and need to be able to load other country maps for tips abroad. But even that can be overcome now that individual cards can be bought with 1GB capacity (at a price!)
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icsys Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 1154 Location: South Lancashire, UK
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Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2004 10:00 am Post subject: |
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You won't get much better at that price.
A dedicated system, such as the TomTom GO, will cost in the region of £445 + _________________ Ian.
iPAQ 2210 | Navman 4100 BT Receiver
Navman iCN 635
TomTom GO
Anquet OS mapping
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DaveW Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Evesham, Midlands, UK
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DaveW Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 9:07 am Post subject: |
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icsys wrote: | I don't know your budget but how about TomTom Navigator 3 GPS with Car Kit, GB maps + Dell Axim X5 for under £320 ?
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Hi ...where did you see it for this price, as most places I find need to add VAT on top of £310 price ?
Cheers Dave |
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icsys Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 20, 2004 Posts: 1154 Location: South Lancashire, UK
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Posted: Fri Jul 02, 2004 11:11 am Post subject: |
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Hi, £318 inclusive of VAT and free delivery
CLICK HERE _________________ Ian.
iPAQ 2210 | Navman 4100 BT Receiver
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spile Regular Visitor
Joined: May 08, 2004 Posts: 163
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 11:41 am Post subject: |
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Or HP PDA + GPS from Makro for £229+vat. |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2004 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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or how about a tt3 wired kit with a hp ipaq 1930 for £239 looks like really good deal youll needed to add a storage card with this though _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
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DaveW Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Evesham, Midlands, UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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alix776 wrote: | or how about a tt3 wired kit with a hp ipaq 1930 for £239 looks like really good deal youll needed to add a storage card with this though |
Alix....looks good. Where from please ?
Cheers Dave |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 4:46 am Post subject: |
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www.totalpda.co.uk or click there banner as there a site advertiser _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
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DaveW Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 29, 2004 Posts: 6 Location: Evesham, Midlands, UK
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Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 9:24 am Post subject: |
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Cheers...although I didn't realise the dreaded VAT had to be added
From this link it's £249+VAT = £293 http://www.totalpda.co.uk/product4926_0.aspx
Think I'll just have to swallow the £300 price mark for a setup then ;)
Thanks for all your help
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