Bip 88 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 I could have included this enquiry into me blog but I’m after more green shield stamps to add to the collection…… Sat Navs? My daughter came around to see me yesterday to ask if I was ok she definitely wasn’t she’s missing her mum….. To the point…..she asked what I would like for a chrimbo present. I told her I would like a Satellite Navigation system for me Mobile home, it has to have EU mapping…. My question is which do I go for? I don’t want one at a silly price it has to be less than £150.. Bip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Dunno Den, I'm still a bit old fashioned and use maps, rarely have they let me down getting me to where I want to go. In busy cities I used to make a cheat sheet to help me as I was driving, again worked for me. I hear many a driver has ended up in a lake or miles from where they wanted to be with Sat Nav gear. So I'll stick with me trusty old map collections. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 Tom Tom one (Euro) About £150 , all of europe covered , easy to update (For free via the computer,) Shop around though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAZZER 10 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 I've got a brand new - still boxed Trumpion that my son bought me for my birthday. I don't go anywhere !!! (maybe he was just getting his own back ?!?!) I'm not sure if it already has EU maps,,,, but they are Free to download. I'm asking £100 for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 When my brother-in-law was visiting in September he wanted to buy a GPS (SatNav to you lot). I located a Garmin Nuvi 200 with Europe and North America pre-loaded for $200. I have a Garmin 250W and Mary just bought a 200. Really like the Garmins - easy to use and excellent directions - they will even get you on the correct side of a dual-carriageway for your destination! If you have never navigated with one - you don't know what you are missing - especially on busy roads in cities - makes life a whole lot easier and safer! As for those tales about directions off a cliff etc. ...well, if you aren't looking where you are going! Anyway I'll bet there are more folks who end up in lakes, ditches and accidents from looking at maps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Its got to be a Garmin or Tom Tom , i have the Garmin Nuvi 250 with Full EU mapping. Now £80 on Amazon £91 with the case. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Satellite-N...g/dp/B000OV16MQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I have TomTom. Try to get the one that speaks the street names as well. Also there is an attachement for TT that give you traffic updates Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I have been looking at the RAC 315 wide screen on the web but as yet know very little about it nor had it in me sweaty little paws for a play....the Tom Tom and Garmin look very tempting, will sort something out next week....Cheers everyone. !clapping! Bip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 If looking to buy any other sat nav than Tom Tom or a Garmin , check they are going to continue with there updates , i know that Sony are fazing out there sat navs & updates in the UK , due to the monopoly of Tom Tom & Garmin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BAZZER 10 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 if I have this right,,,, there whole system is going to change soon,,,,, probably making all current units inoperable. At present we are piggy backing FREE on a military system (U.S I think),,,, & there is a completely New U.K system being sorted as we type,,,,,,, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,877 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 Ayup Den, a new Comet store is opening at Castle Meadows and they are doing Tom Toms at £75. It is advertised on page 13 of Thursdays NEP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted December 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 It's unbeleivable how many models there are all with differing functions. The one I reckon I'm going to opt for is the one above Reds Model the 255w which has EU mapping built in. The cheapest I've seen it is on the web at £124-99p. Bip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 I know this is US biased, but when I was looking for a GPS unit I found THIS site very useful in comparing systems. It was this review that made the Garmin purchase the one for me! Incidentally, I have the 250W - same as the 255 but North America only mapping - I bought the UK maps on a card for another $80, so the total was about $300 - which makes about 125 quid for a Europe version a good deal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 The reviews look good for the garmin 255w on Amazon - just a tip when you get it don't tell anyone you've got one , unless you like lending it out , everybody wants to borrow it ! http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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