Sat Nav ?

[rokbottom]

I am thinking of getting a Sat Nav, being a Dinosaur re tecky stuff what does the team think of this ...

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-HD-GPS-Nav-4G-Map-SpeedCam-600MHz-CE5-0-128-EU-UK-AU-/270784918026?_trksid=p3984.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D260896858777%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8688902263059605907

Would I need anything else to get me up and running?, I thought
a 7" sceen would be easy to see.

Len.

[Deleted]

Interesting, but in my opinion i would only buy Garmin or Tom Tom.
I have had a Garmin for over 6 years now with no issues.
Take a look at this one looks pretty good to me, i like this lane guidance idea that this one has.
I know it is a bit more but you only buy one so i would opt for this and the bonus is that you can get a demo before parting with some folding!
And as for the size of the screen, not really that important as you should be watching the road ahead and not the sat nav! and you also have to think about the mapping software inside.

At the end of this message turn left at the keyboard and buy the one you feel confident with?


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[bow]

AGREE WITH TONY ON MOST BITS HE HAS SAID BUT HIS EYES ARE STILL WORKING WELL BIG SCREEN IS A LOT BETTER ;D ;D FROM A OLDER PIRATE

[malcolmf]

I have a Tom Tom with live updates, first year was free and then I just buy the updates I require.

This allows for information to be received to assist going around accidents and traffic jams.

The one thing is you cannot completely rely on the voice over, as sometimes that may state for example in 30o yards take the next right you have to do a quick double check of the screen and be observant on the road as the next right may be down a lane or farm track, and not where you wish to be. It is an assistance tool nothing more

[gerty]

Don't believe in them myself, much better to Google a map and then view the street or whatever so you are familiar before you get there.
The routes the Sat Nav's take are incredible at times....!!!!

[Gareth Williams]

Its not a known brand, which makes me suspicious. A little investigation shows the seller is based in China. On those two counts alone I would steer clear. If something goes wrong, you'll get absolutely no help.

More important than the screen are the voice instructions. they need to be clear, and loud. You only look at the screen momentarily, so a clear display is helpful, but none of the images show the device with a map and other information on screen.

I'd stick with a known brand, Tom Tom, Garmin, Navman (now Mio). You'll often find factory reconditioned devices on eBay and definitely in the UK, that's where I got my Navman from. Its also handy to know how often the maps get updated and how the updates are delivered.

[Old bog]

Looks to good to be true, I have a standard Tom Tom, it is very good, a grate help at night.
If you miss a turn, or decide you don't like the look of the road and don't drive down it. will soon sort it self out and carry on directing you on to your destination.
Remember it is only a tool, you have to learn to use it and set it up.

Hope this helps.
Bog

[Deleted]

im not a pro but i do alot of driving across europe and i have both a tom tom and a Garmin, tom tom is alot clearer screen wise and the lane selection feature is good but battery life isn't great also live traffic updates are not free, The Garmin has a slightly busier screen but but has free live updates which is very useful,bluetooth for wireless mobile use etc and can have live pictures of various locations loaded on so you know when you arrive in the right place.
just thought i would throw that out there

[Deleted]

also the link posted is for an entirely unknown brand satnav with uk only maps, if you're not to fussy i would be willing to sell you my spare tom tom for £50 and thats a world maps satnav "just incase" if you're planning to go to mote park on the 3rd i could bring it to show you?

[rokbottom]

I will be at Mote Park on 3rd.

Len.