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Rappy Occasional Visitor
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Joined: Dec 02, 2004 Posts: 9
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:59 am Post subject: Newbie seeking advice. |
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I have been considering GPS for some time now, initially as a new 'gadget', but after reading the forums and gleaning info from various sources I think I have found a new interest. However, I think I am presently suffering from information overload and hence this request for advice.
My requirements:
Cost preferably no more than £400
In Car / Walking - 75% / 25%
Able to install postcodes & speed cameras
The ability to install various mapping software etc for experimentation.
I don't want to go the Bluetooth route.
I don't want more than a single item.
My initial consideration was the Mio / Co-pilot package
The price was right but couldn't decide between Co-pilot and Tom Tom.
I then looked at the Navman Pin but was put off by SmartSt
TT Go was also considered but after reading posts it became apparant that it wasn't suitable.
Then today I came across the Garmin Quest. At first it seemed to fit the bill. I don't have a PDA and don't really need one but it seems that the Quest might be limited in what I can do with it in terms of 'experimentation', for want of a better word.
I am more-or-less decided on the Mio/Co-pilot package unless someone can recommend a suitable alternative.
Thanks in advance for any advice and suggestions.
Ken |
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steveadi Occasional Visitor
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Joined: Nov 27, 2004 Posts: 40 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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This is similar to the aldi one i think its the mio mitac not sure about the software though. See here.
steve |
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gripp Regular Visitor
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Joined: Oct 06, 2004 Posts: 178 Location: London
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Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2004 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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I settled for the Mitac 168 + CoPilot and it works fine. Also got Memory Map loaded so have London A-Z and OS maps on the SD card.
There seems to be a small bug with CoPilot in that it fails to announce GTASOs on any return journey, but the directional instructions are OK. _________________ Nokia E65 & TT Nav6 |
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Rappy Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 1:27 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the info.
The Lidl deal would appear ideal in my situation unfortunately it's only available from stores in the Midlands, Norfolk and Lincolnshire, London and the South East / South West of England (except Gloucestershire and Hereford). I live in S Wales so it looks like I'm out of luck. |
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steveadi Occasional Visitor
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Joined: Nov 27, 2004 Posts: 40 Location: South Wales
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Posted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 2:10 pm Post subject: |
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there was a similar one for sale in aldis a couple of weeks ago,perhaps you could pop along to your local aldis and ask,i know that there are none left in llantrisant. i had to return my medion as it had a faulty battery.I then bought a bundle off superetrader,an ipaq 2210 with ttn3 and tt car kit for under £400 (wired) and i am very pleased with it so far.
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