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talexuser
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 08, 2013 1:23 pm    Post subject: Novus bust again? Reply with quote

Anybody heard that Novus has gone bust? The website has disappeared (but I haven't looked since the updates stopped). Just goes to show just how much "free lifetime updates" are actually worth Laughing

Unfortunately Blair's Talex still seems to be going, with his outrageous update pricing structure (£48/year).
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The original Talex was quite good and seemed to be fairly accurate. Blair allegedly had some dubious business tactics and the Novus database was hopelessly out of date.

You're far better off (and safer) getting a cheap PND and using the database here.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi, I haven't used them for several years now. For my low milage they were not too bad around here, they stopped updates just around the time West Mids police switched off all the film cameras Smile I still had a link and clicked on it out of curiosity to find nothing there.

I just wanted to point out the irony of "free lifetime updates" as a business strategy providing a worthwhile database. But these type of hardware based units are probably out of date now anyway with smart phones and other options. I did used to like the accurate mph (and other) readouts though Wink
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

talexuser wrote:
I just wanted to point out the irony of "free lifetime updates" as a business strategy providing a worthwhile database.

Thank you for that cheerful thought - I've just bought a TomTom with free lifetime map updates. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 6:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's scuppered TT then :D
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
The original Talex was quite good and seemed to be fairly accurate. Blair allegedly had some dubious business tactics and the Novus database was hopelessly out of date.

You're far better off (and safer) getting a cheap PND and using the database here.

Is there any recommendation for PNDs? I've already got a factory fitted satnav which I hardly ever use unless looking for a specific address, so a voice system warning for all speed and speed traps would fit my safety needs.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As above, get a cheap Garmin or TT and use the cameras from here.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 8:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As Kremmen says, but it sounds like you want a low maintenance option. Try to seek out a cheap PND with auto on/off with your cars ignition, connect it up and tuck it away in a glove box. You'll just need to remember to update the cameras every now and then.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 3:52 pm    Post subject: Acknowledgment Reply with quote

Thank you both for your help. I'll start looking.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you have a SmartPhone don't forget to try the CamerAlert app, It may be just what you are looking for.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 18, 2013 6:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree, CameraAlert is good and is directional.

My problem is that I have a tiny phone with a pathetic speaker (WildFire S). When I get the chance to upgrade next year I'll be taking this into consideration.

The advantage of using my Garmin is that I have it hard wired and it comes on with the ignition.
Note: My car is parked securely at home and at work so leaving the Garmin fixed is OK. Shopping trips and it gets disconnected and comes with me.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:56 pm    Post subject: Talex doing a phoenix??? Reply with quote

This morning my wife has had an email from Adam Blair (3, Fortenay House, Ongar Road, Brentwood CM15 9GB) with a link to a video on Talex Wikango Max.

Surprised? Not really. I ran the video during which it mentions hundreds and thousands of French users. Apparently Adam has not heard that it is a criminal offence to operate such devices in France, but hey we may fall for it. The launch is supposed to take place on Nov 5th. Maybe he will be going up on one of those rockets.
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