What SatNav

Mark · 06-09-2006, 20:19

Right, my parents have suddenly decided they need satnav (and I do mean suddenly - decided today, need to get it this weekend).

So, what do I recommend? There's the blindingly obvious - TomTom, but which one, and there is anything better?

They don't need loads of bells and whistles like speed camera databases and the like, but no harm in having the capability. Keeping the price down would therefore be good.

Burble · 06-09-2006, 20:21

My parents have a TomTom One and they're very pleased with it. Dad also has a TomTom Rider which is holding up very well considering it fell off the mounting bracket at about 50mph yesterday.

If only for the ease of use (which lets face it, is of paramount importance with parents), I'd go down the TomTom route. If I were buying now then I'd get a Go 510 I think - widescreen rocks.

Mark · 06-09-2006, 20:25

Shame there's a £120 difference in price (£220 vs £340 - from GPS Warehouse).

Burble · 06-09-2006, 21:16

A fairly big difference then :/ I think the 'One' is the best option then.

Mark · 06-09-2006, 21:55

I'm actually leaning towards the 510 and they didn't seem too averse to spending £350-ish. 510 has a faster CPU (quicker routing) as well as the much better screen (and better speaker as well, I suspect). They actually mentioned the rider as well, until I pointed out that was designed for bikes.

I know how frustrating things like slow route calculation can be from past experience.

Burble · 06-09-2006, 22:03

The One isn't exactly slow when it comes to calculating routes but the 510 is definately a bit nippier.

Mark · 06-09-2006, 22:03

Nope, I'd agree with that. It's 250MHz vs 400MHz with the same maps, so there's a bit of difference.

Daz · 06-09-2006, 22:05

I thought the one was regional maps, and then you pay extra for more/the whole uk?

Mark · 06-09-2006, 22:07

Don't think so, though there appear to be several different versions of the ONE.

Burble · 06-09-2006, 22:08

It depends which of the numerous versions of the One you buy. My parents have the full UK maps on theirs but you can get regional or even city level maps if that is all you need.

06-09-2006, 20:19	#1
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	What SatNav Right, my parents have suddenly decided they need satnav (and I do mean suddenly - decided today, need to get it this weekend). So, what do I recommend? There's the blindingly obvious - TomTom, but which one, and there is anything better? They don't need loads of bells and whistles like speed camera databases and the like, but no harm in having the capability. Keeping the price down would therefore be good.

06-09-2006, 22:05	#8
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	I thought the one was regional maps, and then you pay extra for more/the whole uk? __________________ apt-get moo

06-09-2006, 20:21	#2
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	My parents have a TomTom One and they're very pleased with it. Dad also has a TomTom Rider which is holding up very well considering it fell off the mounting bracket at about 50mph yesterday. If only for the ease of use (which lets face it, is of paramount importance with parents), I'd go down the TomTom route. If I were buying now then I'd get a Go 510 I think - widescreen rocks.

06-09-2006, 20:25	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Shame there's a £120 difference in price (£220 vs £340 - from GPS Warehouse).

06-09-2006, 21:16	#4
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	A fairly big difference then :/ I think the 'One' is the best option then.

06-09-2006, 21:55	#5
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I'm actually leaning towards the 510 and they didn't seem too averse to spending £350-ish. 510 has a faster CPU (quicker routing) as well as the much better screen (and better speaker as well, I suspect). They actually mentioned the rider as well, until I pointed out that was designed for bikes. I know how frustrating things like slow route calculation can be from past experience.

06-09-2006, 22:03	#6
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	The One isn't exactly slow when it comes to calculating routes but the 510 is definately a bit nippier.

06-09-2006, 22:07	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Don't think so, though there appear to be several different versions of the ONE.

06-09-2006, 22:08	#10
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	It depends which of the numerous versions of the One you buy. My parents have the full UK maps on theirs but you can get regional or even city level maps if that is all you need.