| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
swing
Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Nov 04, 2003
Posts: 2225
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
|
 Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 3:48 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| Legohead wrote: | | I too bought the 310D package exclusive to Halfords, seemed very good value for money considering the full Euro mapping and TMC aerial |
I've now found 2 online retailers (not SatNav specialists) selling the 310D, so I can only assume Halfords' exclusive deal is coming to an end. This may well see a price drop further (1 is £359 and the other is £319) compared to Halfords £399... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
n4nick
Regular Visitor
Joined: Jun 30, 2006
Posts: 136
|
| Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hi Swing
Who is the 2nd retailer? I found the 1st (http://www.cotswoldstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=306). Given the problems with TMC and Halfords, finding it cheaper elsewhere is a real kick in the teeth. I only bought mine two weeks ago and at the time couldn't find anyone else selling it!
Nick |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
swing
Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Nov 04, 2003
Posts: 2225
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 8:43 am Post subject: |
|
|
| n4nick wrote: | | Who is the 2nd retailer? |
The second was another BMW dealer who sell via ebay. Although their advert only states "Deluxe" once in the auction title, and the Decsription only lists the contents of a standard Nuvi 310, they did say to be it was a 310D, although any buyer should check this directly with the dealer, and not rely upon my comments here. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
RDS
Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 09, 2006
Posts: 242
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:32 am Post subject: |
|
|
The 310d sold by Cotswold BMW is advertised as having the Garmin 21 TMC receiver. The 310d sold by Halfords comes with a GM12 TMC.
I don't know if this a typo by Cotswold but certainly Garmin produce both models of receiver. The main difference I can see between the two is that the GM21 has its own 12 volt cigarette power adaptor and a USB lead to connect to the GPS whereas the GM12 draws it's power direct from the Nuvi via its USB lead.
There's a fair amount of debate on this site at the moment on whether the GM12 receives enough power to work consistently so I don't know which one would prove to be the better option. And by having its own power lead does this mean a Nuvi with a GM21 requires two 12 volt cigaretter sockets or splitter to plug into ? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
swing
Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Nov 04, 2003
Posts: 2225
Location: Bedfordshire, UK
|
| Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 10:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
| RDS wrote: | | The 310d sold by Cotswold BMW is advertised as having the Garmin 21 TMC receiver. The 310d sold by Halfords comes with a GM12 TMC. |
It's a misprint for 2 reasons. One the contents of the 310D box are set by Garmin, but more importantly the GTM21 is only compatible with the Streetpilot c510, c530 or c550 (*), and won't work on a Nuvi (in the same way the GTM10/11/12 won't work on the c5x0 either) - this is because the c510/c550 use a different connector, and hence they need their own traffic unit.
(*) The GTM21 is also for the new Zumo 550. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
