Nav 3 to Nav 5. Is it worth it?

mrchips · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:37 pm Post subject: Nav 3 to Nav 5. Is it worth it?

I have had Navigator 3 on my PDA for many months now, and am happy with it, ... but like all small boys ... I like toys!
Is the move from 3 to 5 worthwhile?
Are there any set-backs?
From the absolutely excellent review on this web-site when Nav 5 came out last year, it seems to be a far more 'complicated' (screen rich!) product.
Do you get an update from the web?... and if so does this include new maps? ... (which is probably my main justification for looking to move 'up')
Or is it a matter of buying a software pcakage from one of the retailers.

So many questions ..... sorry.

.... Is it really worth the effort to go from 3 to 5?

regards
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Mikeact · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:18 pm Post subject:

Apart form the ... (reasonably)...up to date maps....no.

andy-c1 · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:23 pm Post subject:

it depends on the person some hate it some love it ,i for 1 am so used to it now i prefer it over tt3 the maps run smoother but are still old ,also i am now so used to the built in warner over the other 1 ,a few things are missing but you get over it
but it really is down to you ,the best thing is to buy it and try it really
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mrchips · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:44 pm Post subject:

Thanks Andy.
I see that you use the TomTom traffic subscription. That's quite expensive.
I use the free downloaded PocketGPS database, which works well for me ... and I get to hear 'Jane' telling me where to go.

There seems to be a multi-layering of screens with the Nav 5.
Whilst it obviously gives more options .. does it make it much more complicated to use?

Also is also possible to choose what and where you see on the 'safety' (over pre-set speed) screen?

Thnaks for your time and advice.
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mikealder · Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2006 5:52 pm Post subject:

xda · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 3:45 am Post subject:

As Mikeact said, I prefer V3, Did Try V5 but switched back to V3.
Also prefer GPSAssist for the speed warnings as it is much more configurable and gives up to 3 spoken warnings for each speed camera or any other POI including telling you what the speed limit is.
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mrchips · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:50 am Post subject:

Wow, has this post proved worthwhile!?

I was going to buy the new version, but no-one has been full of praise for it, so I reckon on staying where I am, with V.3

Do I asssume that V.5 would not allow me to use the PocketGPS camera database and CheckPoint?

Thanks to all of you for your time and trouble.
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mrchips · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 10:00 am Post subject:

I seem to have wasted your time.

I looked for a thread on this subject before I posted mine, but did not see this one
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=33775
which seems to sum the whole matter up.

My money stays in my pocket.
regards
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Robin2 · Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

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