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SamIOW
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 8:20 am    Post subject: Help regarding a new Sat Nav Reply with quote

Hello,

I have a TomTom go 910 which I will need to update the maps at a cost of £59.99 for 12 months

So I have decided on buying a new one.

I have 2 models-makes in mind which are

TomTom Via 135 5 Inch Lifetime Maps Full Eu & Bluetooth.

Garmin nüvi 2599LMT-D GPS Navigation System, Free Lifetime Europe Maps and Traffic

I am leaning towards the Garmin, But any help, advice would be greatly appreciated .

Thanks

Sam
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 12:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have you considered TomTom on a smart phone. I got it for my phone a few years back and have had free map updates since. CamerAlert from here works in the background for the speed cameras.

There are also free apps for phones, like Waze, etc. I haven't used those, so can't comment.

i have't subscribed to traffic. Now I'm retired, time is not so important!! But I did use traffic a year or so back and found that in London it was not good. Especially in the rush hour. It didn't monitor the side streets and assumed that they were clear. More modern traffic programs should be better, but I found it only worked on long journeys to avoid accidents and was much less useful in the rush hour.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

sgould wrote:
Have you considered TomTom on a smart phone. I got it for my phone a few years back and have had free map updates since. CamerAlert from here works in the background for the speed cameras.

There are also free apps for phones, like Waze, etc. I haven't used those, so can't comment.

i have't subscribed to traffic. Now I'm retired, time is not so important!! But I did use traffic a year or so back and found that in London it was not good. Especially in the rush hour. It didn't monitor the side streets and assumed that they were clear. More modern traffic programs should be better, but I found it only worked on long journeys to avoid accidents and was much less useful in the rush hour.


No not really has I prefer a dedicated one, Thanks for your advice though.

I have considered it but decided that it is too small and really not suitable for my needs.

I am leaning towards the Garmin too be honest, But would like to hear other peoples views?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 1:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The one big advantage the Garmin has is the ability to use the cameras from here.

I will never even consider a TT until they reinstate third party safety cameras with warnings like they used to.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 2:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
The one big advantage the Garmin has is the ability to use the cameras from here.

I will never even consider a TT until they reinstate third party safety cameras with warnings like they used to.


As far as I was aware the TT can also make use of the cameras here too.

What are your opinions on the Garmin ?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From what the posts here indicate the latest TT's do have POi's but they are just locations with the ability to use them as navigation points.
With cameras you need to be warned in advance, a feature that is no longer possible.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Kremmen wrote:
As far as I was aware the TT can also make use of the cameras here too.
Yet another TT User sucked in by their misleading advertising.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 3:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
From what the posts here indicate the latest TT's do have POi's but they are just locations with the ability to use them as navigation points.
With cameras you need to be warned in advance, a feature that is no longer possible.


Ahhh. Ok , I see what you mean, I assumed that would be the case with the TT? As my old go910 used to give warning before you actually see them?

I have only ever had the TomTom but also knew that the Garmin was supposed to be a better dedicated package?

I am just curious when you say that you wouldn't even consider a TT until they emend that flaw regarding the cameras, Would you prefer it if they did to the Garmin?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The camera databases supplied by TT and Garmin are not their bread and butter so are often out of date.

The cameras here are monitored and reported daily. I've not seen a missing camera here for years and that one was under construction when I spotted and reported it.

And .... the Garmin one only gives off a fairly quiet bong which means nothing. The Garmin, using the tools here, can shout out what's ahead so you can keep your eyes on the road.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
The camera databases supplied by TT and Garmin are not their bread and butter so are often out of date.

The cameras here are monitored and reported daily. I've not seen a missing camera here for years and that one was under construction when I spotted and reported it.

And .... the Garmin one only gives off a fairly quiet bong which means nothing. The Garmin, using the tools here, can shout out what's ahead so you can keep your eyes on the road.


Thanks, I think That I will go for the Garmin 2599 LMT - D
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's the one I have and I like it.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 5:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
That's the one I have and I like it.


That is good what is it like to set up and what are your thoughts about Base Camp?

Are the menu's similar to TT? and is it straightforward to plan a journey?
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't use Basecamp and I don't use mine for navigation so I'm useless Very Happy

I use mine just for the cameras and digital traffic as my car has a built in SatNav. I use that in preference because it mutes the audio when giving instructions.

However, plotting a route is very easy on the odd occasion where I plot one to test my camera program over a known camera rich route.

Garmin hold the top 4 slots in the latest Which? tests. Top spot went to the 2699 which is the same as the 2599 but an inch bigger.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've used Basecamp for years and do all my trip planning on it, both walking and driving. It works well with all the current crop of nuvis.
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PostPosted: Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen wrote:
I don't use Basecamp and I don't use mine for navigation so I'm useless Very Happy

I use mine just for the cameras and digital traffic as my car has a built in SatNav. I use that in preference because it mutes the audio when giving instructions.

However, plotting a route is very easy on the odd occasion where I plot one to test my camera program over a known camera rich route.

Garmin hold the top 4 slots in the latest Which? tests. Top spot went to the 2699 which is the same as the 2599 but an inch bigger.


Can you not turn off or mute the audio?

Thanks for all your help Very Happy

I'm going to get it tomorrow , So I'll let you know How I get on.
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