Advice needed

Mr_Maz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 8

Greetings all.

I need to buy an all in one system ASAP.

The speed camera location warning is very important for and a detector like road angel would also be of great benefit

willing to spend around £250 maybe a bit more

please help with recommendations.,

Many Thanks

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject:

HI and welcome.

mikealder · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:32 pm Post subject:

Forget the detector as they will be made illegal later this year, a GPS location warning device will still be OK, but one that can warn due to it receiving Laser/ RF will be illegal so don't waste money on them.

If you want a basic Satnav they can be purchased for under £100 and will run the speed camera database from the site, this will cost £19 for an annual subscription. Even the basic sub £100 units can offer spoken alerts where the device will tell you of the type and speed rating as you approach the camera. Mobiles are also covered, although for these you get a warning of where mobile cameras are known to operate from - better safe than sorry! - Mike

Mr_Maz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 8

Traffic Data and bluetooth would be good, so yes to them

Not to fussed about widescreen.

if laser detectors are going to become illegal, what happens if you already own one?

and how can they tell if you are using one as part of your Sat-nav?

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject:

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:03 pm Post subject:

With Garmin the Traffic models generally have a T in the name. You can see all the models here and you can compare them.

For TomTom start here with their Product Selector. Select the features you want to narrow down the selection.

Pop back with any questions....

Mr_Maz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 8

Mr_Maz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 8

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:25 pm Post subject:

Andy_P · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

Mr_Maz · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2008 Posts: 8

OK I like the look of the Tom Tom Go 730T and the Garmin nüvi® 760T.

good choices??

which one would you recommend?

Thanks

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject:

john877 · Lifetime Member Joined: Mar 16, 2007 Posts: 468

The refresh rate and the layout of the mapping to me always seem better on the Tomtom range and to Tomtoms credit they have always updated older sat navs with the current software release .

At the moment map share is a bit of a gimmick but this may change in the future .

Both Garmin and Tomtom have there good points but I myself would go for a Tomtom.

I hope I do not start a Tomtom v Garmin war in this thread??

mikealder · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject:

I doubt the thread will degenerate into a TT vs Garmin war but each user has their own specific thoughts on a device and what they expect from a device and what they are happy with.

I have a Garmin Nuvi and its a great device at what it does, but I don't like the interface/ menu and the maps look childlike as they are drawn on the screen, roundabouts are my main hate, the newer units might be better though.

TomTom have a credible range which work very well but there are issues with mobile phones, you should check whether your current/ future (if about to change) handset will work with the devices - not all do.

What advice I would offer is to take a trip to your local Halfords or similar and try the units out first hand, this way you will soon decide which display you like, if you have further questions about specific manufacturers and models then ask on here for some additional advice, don't go just off what the sales person is telling you - some are very good at offering advice, others are very good at selling devices - some are useless at both - Mike

GPS_fan · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject:

I'd repeat the above advice from Mike and visit a dealer where you might be able to try different devices and see which might best suit your preferences.

The TomTom 730T was mentioned earlier in this thread. What might be worth bearing in mind is that the x30 range has recently been launched and is relatively new, whereas the x20 range is pretty much identical, although the 'out of the box' maps would be v7 rather than v8.

Since the x20 range is being superseded with the x30 range, there may be scope for finding a bargain - but bear in mind the cost of v8 maps for a 720 (when/if they are released for the x20 range) to bring up to a 730 if v8 maps a released outside the 30 day Latest Map Guarantee period.

Also, shop around for the price difference between either x20 & x20T or x30 & x30T and bear in mind that a TomTom traffic receiver may be bought for around £25.

I hope that doesn't throw a spanner in the works, but it might give you something else to think about
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