Sat Nav advice

[monkimagic]

Hi Folks,

Looking into getting a Sat nav system but I have no clue what to do....It ryhmed!

I have seen some discussion on here awhile back and wondered what was the best option.

Needed mostly for rural aberdeenshire.

Thanks

[Gismo]

Before you get the obvious "get a map" advice, best fo to Halfords to see the range and get them to explain them all, then leave and buy online ;)
I would advise Tom Tom, the best you can afford, unless, you want an aftermarket type, motorised head unit etc.

[Craig]

I have used Tom Tom systems for years personally and at work and have NO complaints. :) :)

All depends on what you want with it... Handsfree calling etc or just the Sat Nav.

some options HERE (http://www.ebuyer.com/search/?strSearch=&bolShowAll=true&intStoreID=74&intCatID=71&intSubcatUID=849&intMfrID=411&bolShowAll=true)

:cool:

[john]

I use the snooper indego and really like it.

you can borrow it for a trial if you want.

[Gismo]

I recently bought the tomtom rider, exclusive for the bike, but, you can adapt it for the car, might be worth a looky :)
Has full bluetooth to pair with a headset and the phone and works cause i tried it :)

[The Dogfather]

TomTom no question. Simply brilliant

[mikeythemini]

Garmin 700 range (I don't sell them so no bias) but very very good

[Scottie]

Garmin 700 range (I don't sell them so no bias) but very very good

the clarion I bought from you is very good.:D

[monkimagic]

I use the snooper indego and really like it.

you can borrow it for a trial if you want.

Nice one John.

I am off on holiday for a fortnight but will speak toy uo when I get back.

[stoney]

i have a n73 phone with a bluetooth gps reciver and tom tom softwhere for the phone it is top no need to remeber to pick it up or leaving it behind as it is your phone i know there are a few phones about that can do this some have intrnal gps in them might be worth a look

[eddie 44]

Tom tom... easy to use.. never let me down yet.:D

[colink]

Depends very much on your budget. If you can afford it, go for a fixed install one (e.g. Kenwood with motorised screen - see mikeythemini's website). They are far more reliable than the portable ones, they stay routed (even through tunnels) and seem to reroute a lot quicker too.

I have the Kenwood in mine and, back to back with a Tom Tom user on the Italian Job, found it MUCH more reliable and useful.

[weefossy]

I got the Road Angel Navigator, mega bucks at the time, mainly because it had the speed cameras..........it's crap. Most of the time I get where I'm going before it finds the signal, or it gets me to within a mile or two, then locks up. Having seen other people use Tom Tom, it seems much better.
Maybe it's just me being thick.:o

[mikeythemini]

Have today seen a preview of a new Clarion model which comes out in about 4 weeks - very nice - even giving 3d pictures of the buildings
http://www.clarion.com/gb/en/products/2008/navigation/navigation/MAP780/gb-en-product-pf_1172387297431.html

[AndyP & Lenore]

That looks a nice piece of kit Mikey.:cool:

Any idea what it's gonna retail at?

A.:D

[monkimagic]

I use the snooper indego and really like it.

you can borrow it for a trial if you want.

Hi John,

With all the cost the car is causing it will be a we while before I am ready to buy a Sat nav.

Thanks for the offer though.

Paddy

[Scottie]

Have today seen a preview of a new Clarion model which comes out in about 4 weeks - very nice - even giving 3d pictures of the buildings
http://www.clarion.com/gb/en/products/2008/navigation/navigation/MAP780/gb-en-product-pf_1172387297431.html

can I get a software upgrade to my Clarion to get the 3d buildings.???

[mikeythemini]

Think its gonna be 199
Only 3 cities so far in 3d - London, Birmingham & ..... Edinburgh

[mikeythemini]

Will ask about updates - was yours the 670?

[Eggy7496]

I would absolute recommend getting the TOMTOM 720 Just got one the other day and its amazing! So impressed with it and also the bluetooth functionality with your mobile phone, top notch!

EJ