| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Hectorsgaf
Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 228
Location: Surrey - UK
|
 Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 3:44 pm Post subject: Help / advice on the hurry |
 |
|
Guys
Apologies for what you may consider as laziness. Going on hols and taking my old 920 but daughter now needs satnav before we go ( v soon )
Due to time constraints Halfords will probs be my source thereby negating postal issues etc
Need
Uk maps
Lane guidance
Spoken roads
Postcode navigating etc
Optional
Europe map
Bluetooth
Looking at 135 via but start seems an alternative
Essential = PGPS world camera update compliant ( I read
somewhere that some of these TTs cannot use / download the database that I am used to.
Should add that live services are not needed.
Large screen would be good though but not essential.
Halfords also offering the 135 limited addition at £30 more but what is e difference to ordinary 135?
Advice please. May even let her keep the 920 which she borrows regularly and take the addition abroad in which case Euro maps essential.
Thank you |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Anita
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 3219
Location: Windlesham, Surrey
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I'm not a guy, but I'll answer anyway! 
I have an ageing 720 and wanted to buy a replacement while there are still models available that will take the PGPSW cameras. I opted for the Via135M with lifetime 'free' maps rather than the Start because I wanted bluetooth for hands-free calling. I've been very impressed, in fact I now use it instead of the still working 720.
I bought a Start 25M for my sister as she doesn't use her mobile phone, and as far as I can see, the only difference between the Via and the Start is the bluetooth. I'm sure someone will correct me if there are others. 
The only thing I can see that might make the Halfords offerings "Special Editions" is the "Free High Speed Multicharger worth 19.99 included".
I would recommend either the Start or the Via as a suitable replacement for your 920, depending on whether you want bluetooth, and I feel it's worth getting one with lifetime maps (look for the M in the name).
_________________
Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hectorsgaf
Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 228
Location: Surrey - UK
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Anita wrote: | I'm not a guy, but I'll answer anyway!
I have an ageing 720 and wanted to buy a replacement while there are still models available that will take the PGPSW cameras. I opted for the Via135M with lifetime 'free' maps rather than the Start because I wanted bluetooth for hands-free calling. I've been very impressed, in fact I now use it instead of the still working 720.
I bought a Start 25M for my sister as she doesn't use her mobile phone, and as far as I can see, the only difference between the Via and the Start is the bluetooth. I'm sure someone will correct me if there are others.
The only thing I can see that might make the Halfords offerings "Special Editions" is the "Free High Speed Multicharger worth 19.99 included".
I would recommend either the Start or the Via as a suitable replacement for your 920, depending on whether you want bluetooth, and I feel it's worth getting one with lifetime maps (look for the M in the name). |
Thanks 'buddy'
So the only real difference would appear to be the bluetooth facility which she and I do not need due to our cars having that anyway.
I also appreciate that lifetime does not actually mean 'forever' but that is a whole new conversation.
Your response is appreciated. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Anita
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 3219
Location: Windlesham, Surrey
|
| Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Sorry, I should have added that neither the Start nor the Via has the itinerary facility that your 920 has. You can only enter four (I think) way points.
And they don't appear as a drive on your computer so you can't access the file system for backing up the device or editing the files.
_________________
Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hectorsgaf
Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 228
Location: Surrey - UK
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:48 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Anita wrote: | Sorry, I should have added that neither the Start nor the Via has the itinerary facility that your 920 has. You can only enter four (I think) way points.
And they don't appear as a drive on your computer so you can't access the file system for backing up the device or editing the files. |
Not quite sure what you mean here. Do you mean you cannot plan a series of journeys with more than four locations? If so, not an issue.
Do you also refer to the fact that the start and via use the Mytomtom system ( online)as opposed to Tomtom home? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Anita
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006
Posts: 3219
Location: Windlesham, Surrey
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Hectorsgaf wrote: | | Do you mean you cannot plan a series of journeys with more than four locations? If so, not an issue. |
On your 920 you can enter any number of points you want to pass through on your journey, either on the device by going to "Itinerary" in the menus, or by using a program called Tyre to plot the route on your computer and then download it to your 920.
On the Start or Via you can only add up to four(?) points using "Travel via" after entering your destination on the device. I haven't found this to be a problem but some people might.
| Quote: | | Do you also refer to the fact that the start and via use the Mytomtom system ( online)as opposed to Tomtom home? |
Yes, that's right, they use MyTomTom. I'm used to backing up my 720 to the computer before making any changes like dpwnloading new maps, so I can restore it to its previous working condition should there be a problem.
_________________
Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
Samsung Galaxy S21 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
gazza70
Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 129
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 1:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Argos eBay shop are doing the uk & roi
tomtom go 820 live for £109.99 order now for delivery on Tuesday or amazon are doing it for £93.49 but it doesn't say when delivery will be .
both include latest map and 12months live services for the price . |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hectorsgaf
Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 228
Location: Surrey - UK
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 2:03 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| gazza70 wrote: | Argos eBay shop are doing the uk & roi
tomtom go 820 live for £109.99 order now for delivery on Tuesday or amazon are doing it for £93.49 but it doesn't say when delivery will be .
both include latest map and 12months live services for the price . |
Appreciated but want euro maps, life time maps and I have always found TT live services to be cr*p anyway.
Just ordered via 135m full euro and 'lifetime' maps etc. Good price too  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TM
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 19, 2005
Posts: 30
Location: Stonehouse, Glos.
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:07 am Post subject: |
|
|
Hi
I'm also looking to replace my aging (10 year old) Classic GO with a rapidly dimming screen and an essential requirement is to be able to use 3rd party POI's (including the PGPS World speed cameras).
If the Vis 135M does not show up on your PC as a drive how can you add 3rd party poi's? Just curious to make sure I don't buy the wrong thing.
Tony |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Hectorsgaf
Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 31, 2005
Posts: 228
Location: Surrey - UK
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 9:23 am Post subject: |
|
|
| TM wrote: | Hi
I'm also looking to replace my aging (10 year old) Classic GO with a rapidly dimming screen and an essential requirement is to be able to use 3rd party POI's (including the PGPS World speed cameras).
If the Vis 135M does not show up on your PC as a drive how can you add 3rd party poi's? Just curious to make sure I don't buy the wrong thing.
Tony |
It is very easy and done by saving the pgpsw files to you computer then uploading them through My tomtom. Have a look at the database download instructions they are easy to follow. Just select your model and follow the guide. I am sure someone with more knowledge will post a direct link for you. The pain is reassigning a spoken alert to each file if, like me, that is how you like your set up.
Edit
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-tomtom-nav3-zip.php |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
TM
Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 19, 2005
Posts: 30
Location: Stonehouse, Glos.
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2014 3:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Hectorsgaf wrote: | | TM wrote: | Hi
I'm also looking to replace my aging (10 year old) Classic GO with a rapidly dimming screen and an essential requirement is to be able to use 3rd party POI's (including the PGPS World speed cameras).
If the Vis 135M does not show up on your PC as a drive how can you add 3rd party poi's? Just curious to make sure I don't buy the wrong thing.
Tony |
It is very easy and done by saving the pgpsw files to you computer then uploading them through My tomtom. Have a look at the database download instructions they are easy to follow. Just select your model and follow the guide. I am sure someone with more knowledge will post a direct link for you. The pain is reassigning a spoken alert to each file if, like me, that is how you like your set up.
Edit
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-tomtom-nav3-zip.php |
Brilliant - thanks very much I can order with confidence that I can still use my poi files (the High Quality Pubs one is fantastic ) |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
