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I need to buy a sat nav. I don't want to spend a lot as it doesn't get used often.
seen that navman do reconditioned ones for cheap
http://ukstore.navmanstores.com/Factory%20Repacked.htm
Although will check other places to make sure they actually are cheaper.
Looking at say £60 for uk only one (although must be able to get extra maps) or £80 with one that includes europe specifically spain.
So best to go for one of those navmans or something else?
Del Lardo
05-02-2010, 15:40
I bought a refurb TT720 from totalpda.co.uk a couple of years ago and been very impressed.
I was given a Garmin Suivi (sp?!) which is brilliant for everything you would like a satnav to do (although I've heard pretty much all of them are very user friendly etc now).
I couldn't help you on matters of price as it was a gift, but can provide you with the knowledge that they are effective and sound :)
A Place of Light
05-02-2010, 18:56
I need to buy a sat nav. I don't want to spend a lot as it doesn't get used often.
seen that navman do reconditioned ones for cheap
http://ukstore.navmanstores.com/Factory%20Repacked.htm
Although will check other places to make sure they actually are cheaper.
Looking at say £60 for uk only one (although must be able to get extra maps) or £80 with one that includes europe specifically spain.
So best to go for one of those navmans or something else?
Perhaps you have a smartphone allowing you to buy sat nav software??
Perhaps you have a smartphone allowing you to buy sat nav software??
Got sat nav on my phone but it's unusable and it takes about 10 minutes to lock on.
A Place of Light
05-02-2010, 19:23
Got sat nav on my phone but it's unusable and it takes about 10 minutes to lock on.
Which phone/software do you have?
I'm assuming the 10 minute problem is to cold boot?
Which phone/software do you have?
I'm assuming the 10 minute problem is to cold boot?
Lg arena. It's just a terrible terrible phone. Even if it locked on quicker, you can't see the maps.
I'm just about to out my Garmin 765T in favour of the new Garmin 1690, I've been using Garmins for years and just prefer the interface to the TomToms.
Both are probably a bit out of your price range though.
A Place of Light
05-02-2010, 19:32
I'm just about to out my Garmin 765T in favour of the new Garmin 1690, I've been using Garmins for years and just prefer the interface to the TomToms.
Both are probably a bit out of your price range though.
I know the 265WT is a very good piece of kit, so I'm guessing the 765 can only be better?
I'd have thought so, probably extra features. I've not looked into those model comparisons since I got the 765 so I don't know for sure. I tend to replace mine every year to eighteen months because it means I can sell the old one and that cash will go towards the new model.
Del Lardo
09-02-2010, 13:56
Good offer on refurb TT One XL http://www.totalpda.co.uk/TomTom/TomTom-ONE-XL-UK-Refurbished.7596.html
If you are interested I could be tempted to sell my TT720 with fully up to date Euromaps as I really want the HD Live services. Works fine apart from the battery not holding very much charge but not a problem as I leave it plugged into ciggy lighter. PM me if you want to discuss a price.
Justsomebloke
10-02-2010, 06:54
I bought a 2nd hand RAC 200 out of the M&M tuther day for 35 quid delivered. :cool:
Works a treat as well & came with the cradle & PC/Fag lighter lead, I've also found out how to break it & instal Tomtom maps & voices although I've not done that yet as I want to use it as is first.
Bump!
Thought I would raise this thread to save having to start a new one.
My father's partner is getting a VW Touran ('06 model) on Friday and will need a satnav for occasional usage.
No idea where to start as the previous system was inbuilt in the old Merc.
Needs would be:
1) Relatively simply to use
2) UK map/s a must (though updates/upgrades to Europe in case of a one off Eurotunnel trip)
I can only think of looking at the TomTom or Garmin range (only off the top of my head) but would I be better off looking elsewhere?
We use Tomtoms at work and as a result I bought one for my own use. It's the UK/Europe one, nothing fancy pants other than the lane guide thing, which tells you which lane to use on motorways. I'd highly recommend it, really simple to use.
That lane thing isn't bad - when it's right! A lot of the time it's wrong (eg. heading london bound on A12 towards brentwood turnoff it seems to think two lanes peel off and one continues as the A12??? Plenty of other hiccups like that.
Had a brief look at the Tomtom range last night and the basic models appear expensive.
That lane thing isn't bad - when it's right! A lot of the time it's wrong (eg. heading london bound on A12 towards brentwood turnoff it seems to think two lanes peel off and one continues as the A12??? Plenty of other hiccups like that.
I've not seen a single error on the Garmin lane assist on either this or my previous model. Loving my new 1690, the live traffic updates are far superior than the older version and have already saved me significant time. It's not a cheap unit though.
LeperousDust
13-03-2010, 22:17
That lane thing isn't bad - when it's right! A lot of the time it's wrong (eg. heading london bound on A12 towards brentwood turnoff it seems to think two lanes peel off and one continues as the A12??? Plenty of other hiccups like that.
There some motorway somewhere i can't remember now which tomtom tells me to "turn right" on, not "keep right" but take the next right to leave the motorway etc... There are a few inconsistencies ;D
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