Whats best !!! Navman or Tom Tom ??

leebekier · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 10, 2006 Posts: 10

Ok guys, id ont know if this has been done before but which system is best ??

The NAVMAN 530 or TOM TOM ONE ??

which do you prefer ?
which is more user friendly?

replys just on these machines would be great everyone :D

Ray999 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 26, 2006 Posts: 14

I can only comment on personal experiance, and prefer NAVMAN products, based on superb reliability. I bought a TOM TOM go from PC World a few years back, and it was faulty out of the box. So I bought a NAVMAN ICN 630 from Networx and it is still going strong (In my 37 year old Morris Minor!).

I just bought a NAVMAN ICN 520 and love it. Adding the Speed Camera Database from this site, turned it into a one unit solution, so I don't even have to use my Road Angel 2 unit now.

TOM TOM units now appear to be more reliable, and users think very highly of TOM TOM products.

My only gripe with the NAVMAN unit is the screen is too reflective, and needs decent quality anti glare screen protectors when used in strong sunlight. Either product will serve you well, so I would base the decision on price and cosmetic preference. The NAVMAN ICN 5x range are very slim, and fit easily into a coat pocket.

Hope this helps.

mandyal · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 20, 2006 Posts: 9

i prefer the tomtom,i'm a truck driver and its amazing.never tried the navman to be honest but you couldn't go far wrong with the tomtom ,there's loads of poi's you can add to it as well as speed cameras and it's easy to use.i wouldn't reccomend anything else.

alix776 · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 10:13 am Post subject:

silly question but why would need a road angel moggy minor Laughing

sorry couldnt resist

try going to halfords pr pcworld a have a play with both units as it a bit like saying whats best white wine or red. for value for mey the navman 530 wins as it come with european mapping
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neil01 · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:57 am Post subject:

alix776 · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:09 pm Post subject:

for some reason i fear you maybe right aout the moggy still running after our moderone have been recycled.

ive only had a quick play with smart st i have v1 and that sort of put me off at the routing was terrible (for me anyway), but i beleive that the routeing is much better and nuch more customisable these days
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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.
device Lumia 950 xl

neil01 · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:51 pm Post subject:

Alix776

I have to confess, that as I was so unimpressed with the interface itself, and the difficulty inputting stops, that I never got as far as to giving what I consider to be the primary function of SatNav, NAVIGATION any consideration. The user interface just got in the way. Never have I had to refer to and re-read a user manual so many times.

I just didn't like it (well apart from the avoid areas and the quality of the spoken instructions voices that is). So near but so far!

DavidHobbs · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 3:50 pm Post subject:

I prefer TomTom, and the ONE is a great device. It's very different from the 510 and 910, so take a look at those too.

Ray999 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 26, 2006 Posts: 14

[quote="alix776"]silly question but why would need a road angel moggy minor Laughing

sorry couldnt resist

:D Ah now I better explain, the Road Angel lives in my VW Polo Sport alongside the ICN520 (Belt And Braces Stuff) The old ICN620 is used in my trusty old Moggie Minor. How good are Moggies? Friends BMW gearbox died, cost him thousands to put it right, and three weeks to get the gearbox from Germany. Moggy gearbox died last year, new box arrived next day £400 Inc Shipping. That included a new clutch since I was swapping the gearbox out anyway.

I use the ICN620 in the Moggy for two reasons. The GPS speed reading, is much better than watching the Moggy speedo needle dance about 8O
and some of the classic car shows are in the middle of nowhere!

BTW The Moggy gets 46MPG, Insurance is £50, and Free Road Tax. It also increases in value each year. Plus the Polo feels really quick after driving the Moggy. Mind you, I have a 2 Litre Fiat Twin Cam engine that might get slotted into the Moggy one day :D

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