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eddieo
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 Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 4:26 pm Post subject: basic sat nav |
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after a basic sat nav as a present for wifes sister.
the nuvi 250 is approx £100. is it any good? and has it V9 or 2008 mapping?
the 200 series seems to be dearer - why is this?.
any other cheap recommendations welcome including TT  |
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PaulB2005
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Any (non-discontinued) Nuvi you buy now will either have the 2008 (v10) maaping. If you find it comes with v9 maps you'll be able to obtain a free upgrade from Garmin.
The 200 has UK maps and the 250 has UK and Europe maps. The 270 has UK, Europe and North America maps.
You can compare models here |
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eddieo
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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| is the 250 discontinued then - is that's why it's cheaper? |
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PaulB2005
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | | is the 250 discontinued then |
No, where are you comparing prices from? |
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eddieo
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| I just looked on Handtec (where I got my 770) and Amazon..... |
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PaulB2005
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| Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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Handtec
Garmin Nuvi 250 - £94.94
Garmin Nuvi 200W - £103.87
Garmin Nuvi 250 Pink - £126.78
Garmin Nuvi 250W - £134.66
With the exception of Widescreen or not and the mapping there's nothing to compare between the units really. Have a look at this
Don't forget popularity and stock can affect prices too.. |
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tynecomp
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:51 am Post subject: Re: basic sat nav |
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| eddieo wrote: | the nuvi 250 is approx £100. is it any good? and has it V9 or 2008 mapping?
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My step daughter has a Nuvi 270 (same as 250 but with the addition of North American mapping). She absolutely loves it and it has taken her to places in the USA she wouldn't have dared to attempt without a SatNav. It has given no problems in 9 months of intensive use. Any Garmin should come with 2008 European mapping now or be eligible for an upgrade. The 250 for under £100 is cracking value in my opinion. |
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eddieo
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| Posted: Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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well, got her the Nuvi 250 for £99 from Amazon (including postage)
quite a steal for a unit with latest European mapping as well.... |
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PaulB2005
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| Quote: | | got her the Nuvi 250 for £99 from Amazon |
Wow. Nice one. Let us know how you both get one with it. |
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