Tom Tom 300 or 500??

mat8527 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 5

I am thinking of getting a Tom Tom. However I'm not sure which one i should get, or even if i should consider another make. I liked the feature that let u answer or make calls using the Tom Tom, which drew me to the 500, but is this feature any good?

As far as looking at the 700, if you bought maps of all of wurope for the 500 would that be more expensive than buying a 700?

Any suggestions on a small/all in one GPS unit??

Thanks

Mathew

StevenGourlay · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:03 pm Post subject:

do you need full maps of europe or would major roads do?

if major roads then the 500
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mat8527 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 5

What do they consider as major roads of europe? The motoway type?

I was also looking at a Navman IC 510. Which would you reccomend?

StevenGourlay · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:29 pm Post subject:

I personally prefer the tomtom software as I think it’s the best user friendly application for satnav. Major roads are as you say motorway and some streets, enough to get you through a country but if you are going tourist scenic routes then you might get into bother.
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mat8527 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 5

Thanks.

So getting to a town or specific location in France would mean getting a 700? Do you know if this hands calling free feature of the 500 is any good?

Regards,
Mathew

mat8527 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 5

Sorry - Hands Free Calling ^^^

StevenGourlay · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 4:54 pm Post subject:

i have never used the major roads abroad so cant really advise 2 much. The major roads should (is say loosely) take your from city to city or even town to town, I will check tomorrow and get back to you with more information.
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mat8527 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 16, 2005 Posts: 5

Thanks very much. I'm away till monday so I will reply then. Regards. Mat

StevenGourlay · Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2005 9:58 am Post subject:

tomtom say that it will have city to city. Some towns will be in it but it will be hit and miss what towns are there as they will have only the major A roads and motorways no B roads or 1 way roads.
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