Sat Nav - Xmas

[Tysonator]

Hi,

I am hoping to buy the wife a Sat nav for Xams, as she gets lost while driving very easily !

So I am not sure what Sat Nav to get her. I was hoping to get one theat incorparates western Europe as we go on hoilday alot in Europe.

For work I use a PDA that has Co Pilot installed on it. Though the wife really needs one of her own.

Any ideas which ones would be suitable please :cool:

[Piggymon]

Yes, very current affairs ;) ;D

Tom Tom Go if she doesn't want to arse around with a PDA :)

[leowyatt]

tom tom one :)

[Zirax]

Have a look around halfords around or after xmas, there are normally deals going on with sat-nav every year. Last year it was 30-40% off

[Pebs]

Garmin Nuvi :)

[Tysonator]

I will check out Halfords, as they should know more than any one about Sat Nav's

[LeperousDust]

I will check out Halfords, as they should know more than any one about Sat Nav's

The spotty kid there probably won't know half as much as a little bit of decent internet researching...

[Tysonator]

LeperousDust,
Do you know any decent review sites I should check out for the Sat Nav's

Many thanks

[LeperousDust]

http://www.yournav.com/ - Covers the latest x20 units,and Navicore 7, which looks pretty good, can't wait for the mobile version of that.
http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/item-menu.php?idSubCat=11 Covers all manor of GPS hardware, although i think it's a little outdated now days. Still it has an in depth x10 review which you can pick up second hand pretty cheap now, and theyre more than capable.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/review/2007/08/27/TomTom-Go-720-Sat-Nav/p3
http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/review/2007/07/09/TomTom-One-XL-Europe/p1
There another two, tbh just google as long as you search for the right things you will find what your looking for. The above took me about 5 minutes...

[Tysonator]

LeperousDust, that is amazing list, I will check them out this weekend and hopefuly order a Sat Nav for the wife.

Many thanks

[Belmit]

Logged in to my dad's which.net account and grabbed the best buys. Not sure how this formatting's going to turn out...



Best Buys
TomTom GO 520 (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124037.jsp)

Price: £250
Score: 73%
Type: Hand-held

This great-performing Best Buy sat nav from TomTom works well, with easy installation and programming, clear audio guidance and the ability to tackle giving 2 or more instructions in quick succession.
Visual clarity is aided by the wide screen, with 16:9 aspect ratio, and the map zooms in to show the detail of on junctions as you approach.


Garmin Nuvi 660FM (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124039.jsp)

Price: £300
Score: 72%
Type: Hand-held

The Nuvi 660FM is easy to set up and use, with clear prompts and graphics, although it struggles in built-up areas.
This model comes with European mapping and traffic management as standard. It’s easy to install and a touch-sensitive screen makes initial programming and changing routes easy. It comes with a bracket to mount it on the dashboard if you prefer this from the screen-mounting option.


Sony NV-U82 (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124038.jsp)

Price: £200
Score: 72%
Type: Hand-held

Installing and programming this Best Buy Sony model is easy and it gives clear instructions. However, it can be tricky to change routes mid-journey.
The screen is large at 121mm, and it has a 16:9 aspect ratio – features which help make the visual prompts clearer and easier to understand. It also gives good clear audio instructions, although from time to time these are a little late for an effective response from the driver.


Garmin Nuvi 610T Regional (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124040.jsp)

Price: £250
Score: 71%
Type: Hand-held

This model shares many similar features and functions with the Nuvi 660FM, like the large screen, clear visuals and PIN security. It’s easy to install and easy to programme. Changing routes is no problem either.
It did well in London, finding all the inner city destinations, and overall it did better in the city than its sister model, but it was sometimes slow to give instructions and the screen map display was slightly behind actual position of the car.


Mio DigiWalker C520t with MioMap v.3.3 (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124041.jsp)

Price: £267
Score: 71%
Type: Hand-held

Great for re-routing to avoid traffic jams, the DigiWalker C520t offers accurate route planning and good prompts, but changing routes mid-journey is a bit fiddly.
This model comes fully equipped with European mapping and traffic management control effective at re-routing to avoid those annoying jams. It re-calculated the routes several times on our city runs.


TomTom One Europe (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124042.jsp)

Price: £180
Score: 70%
Type: Hand-held

This Best Buy from TomTom performs pretty competently across the board and is exceptional value for money. It doesn’t come with a large screen like some other Best Buys, but even so, its visual and audio advice are good.
TomTom One is the biggest selling model in the UK. As the name suggests, this derivative comes ready loaded with European mapping, for which many more expensive models ask extra.


ViaMichelin Navigation X-970T (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124043.jsp)

Price: £210
Score: 68%
Type: Hand-held

As the Michelin name tag suggests, this sat nav comes loaded with information about the plush eateries listed in the guide of the same name. But it’s a fairly useful sat nav even if you aren’t seeking fine food.
It comes with European maps and traffic management to divert you away from the jams, and there’s speed camera data – which can be updated online free of charge.


Garmin StreetPilot C510 Deluxe (https://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/cars/reports/running_a_car/accessories/Satellite%20navigation%20devices/pp_excel_546_124044.jsp)

Price: £120
Score: 67%
Type: Hand-held

The Best Buy StreetPilot C150 is without doubt the best-value sat nav of the bunch. It manages to perform to a level worthy of a Best Buy, yet its price tag is the lowest on test.
The screen is small but (as with all the Garmins), it’s a touch-screen, which has clear graphics and is user-friendly.

[LeperousDust]

If i was going to spend a few bob on one new, i'd probably look at the 520 for the feature set that suits me best, map share especially and navicore 7 (which mapshare is par of obviously).

[lostkat]

Logged in to my dad's which.net account and grabbed the best buys.


Ahahahaha, you geek! I do that with my Dad's account too :o

[Belmit]

We are 1337!! :cool:

[Mark]

I have my own which.net account, so what does that make me? ;)

Maybe I shouldn't have admitted that :o ;D

[Desmo]

I have my own which.net account, so what does that make me?
Belmit and Kate's dad?

[jmc41]

Much as I like my Navman, I have to say I've seen a Tom Tom in action and it is top noch, if I were to have to buy another!

[Tysonator]

Cool, those reviews are good reading, I think the Tom Toms have though.