RDS-TMC Receivers on the CHEAP

PaulB2005 · Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

Must have been a fortuitous mistake because at Currys online the USB version is £54.99 and the older version is <£5...

Sean16v · Occasional Visitor Joined: May 15, 2006 Posts: 47

I did think that Paul but wasn't going to say anything as I already have a usb receiver and have hard wired that into my car so I now have a spare usb one should I use another car Very Happy

theloft · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

These are still available on a reserve and collect basis at High Wycombe Currys store. Guess that means there are a few still kicking around

theloft · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:18 pm Post subject:

theloft · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject:

Further to my post on the add on TomTom Traffic unit, which I am still seething about. I wish I had not bothered after reading the reviews on this site:

http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2007/11/23/tomtom_rds_tmc_addon_review

Mike Alder is quoted and his pics. have been used. Most of the posts are negative about this unit and also TomTom's after sales service gets a big thumbs down.

MrT · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

It is probably not faulty, it can be very difficult to get a signal, I would experiment to see by where you place the aerial what you can get, but at that price is it worth the petrol and time to take it back?

I have two different types and have found them to be of little use to date.
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alan_sh · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject:

Mine works OK. Sometimes it take 30 mins to get a signal other times (like tonight at Stockport station) it picked up a signal within 30 seconds.

Alan

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 9:28 pm Post subject:

GerryJ · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 11:22 am Post subject:

Traffic Receiver now £3.97 at Currys and PC World.

Gerry

Froggy · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject:

Got mine when it was £4.97. I had read all the negative reviews, but thought it might be worth a try... So far, it has worked really well, both on local and long distance journeys. Delays shown have been accurate and have updated as the journey progressed. Reception is normally locked on inside half a minute and I have seen very few occasions where it has dropped out.

Best fiver I have spent for a while... Very Happy

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molerat · Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

Now down to £1.97 Shocked

Andy_P · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:58 am Post subject:

I can't see a single PC World or Currys store near me that has them though.

...closest I've found is about 80 miles away - both PC World and Currys in the same town

Strange how the results are SO similar for both shops... Laughing

mervyncp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2005 Posts: 9

This seems to be out of stock everywhere, but still available for free home delivery.
I've just ordered 6 (2X3) at £1.97 each as they are still fetching £10+ on eBay.

It is worth noting though that they are Version 3 models and the latest Version 4 model gets better reviews, but it is 15 times more expensive!!!
MCP

mikealder · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:50 pm Post subject:

But the version 3 receiver can remained powered from the PND with the cars ignition switched off, this offers the ability to maintain the signal lock which can be important in use.

The version 4 (Mini USB) style device dumps the connection as soon as you turn the power off to the device (removal of ignition key for example), it can take ages for it to re-acquire the signal depending upon location.

For the above reaons I consider the older round style plug type receiver a better option so while they are still available grab a bargain - Mike

mervyncp · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 17, 2005 Posts: 9

Thanks Mike.
I only started looking at these a couple of days ago, so your info was very helpful to me and reassuring.
I just might order some more
Very Happy

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