Road Angle 9000 or other options?
Discussion
Hi All,
Looking for a Sat Nav system with Scamera stuff and as importantly mobile sites that are constantly updated. Having looked around (and previously owned TOMTOM) the RA9000 seems to be the only option. HAve I got that right or are there other options that update mobile sites too?????
If anyone has used it, what do you think.
Thanks in advance.
Looking for a Sat Nav system with Scamera stuff and as importantly mobile sites that are constantly updated. Having looked around (and previously owned TOMTOM) the RA9000 seems to be the only option. HAve I got that right or are there other options that update mobile sites too?????
If anyone has used it, what do you think.
Thanks in advance.
had my 6000 stolen on sat and am also looking at the nav 9000, the worst thing about the last one was the loading speed to say it was slow was an understatement, apparently this has been sorted with a new processor and also the live update system looks the bo
ocks... loved the speed camera side of it, on the motorway was brilliant.
come on then some one is it any good?
ocks... loved the speed camera side of it, on the motorway was brilliant.come on then some one is it any good?
From having read the spec of the Road Angel 9000 it looks awesome and I have been tempted to buy one for a while now but am trying to be sencible and wait until I hear some proper consumer reviews on it. The price decrease from £499 to £399 is a huge step in the right direction.
This is the only real review I can find on the Road Angel 9000 - http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?revie...
This is the only real review I can find on the Road Angel 9000 - http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?revie...
mrdc19 said:
From having read the spec of the Road Angel 9000 it looks awesome and I have been tempted to buy one for a while now but am trying to be sencible and wait until I hear some proper consumer reviews on it. The price decrease from £499 to £399 is a huge step in the right direction.
This is the only real review I can find on the Road Angel 9000 - http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?revie...
As I had my last one stolen road angel direct said that I could have the 9000 for £349.99 it gets more tempting by the dayThis is the only real review I can find on the Road Angel 9000 - http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/index.cfm?revie...
Mmm, been looking at upgrading my couple of year old AA Navigator unit. It will set me back just over 100 quid to get the latest version and that is without any speed cameras - for that its another £60 pa. So taking a look at this one looks rather good.
I heard that the older 6000 unit was a little slow (solved with new processor) and that the mapping was a little crap (new TeleAtlas 2007 maps), the routing was a little suspicious (what satnav isnt?) and it solves the whole issue with traffic data (GPRS downloads). Could be a cracking little unit!
Dont suppose anyone has one already have they?
Or maybe a quick wander over to www.pocketgpsworld.com
I heard that the older 6000 unit was a little slow (solved with new processor) and that the mapping was a little crap (new TeleAtlas 2007 maps), the routing was a little suspicious (what satnav isnt?) and it solves the whole issue with traffic data (GPRS downloads). Could be a cracking little unit!
Dont suppose anyone has one already have they?
Or maybe a quick wander over to www.pocketgpsworld.com
Mmm, yeah I tried too. Not a jot!
Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
off_again said:
Mmm, yeah I tried too. Not a jot!
Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
I currently have a Talex camera detector which works like a dream, as I have 9 points on my licence I really need something has great camera database, especially mobile camera.Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
The unit does look great but I want people who are not paid money by Road Angel to tell me its great or not...
off_again said:
speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great).
If it's any help I've run my Nuvi 660T simultaneously with my old RA Classic and it picks up every site the RA does. Since the Classic doesn't get much in the way of mobile sites, the Garmin beats it in my opinion. Can use the Cyclops database or Pocket GPS World if you prefer, too.off_again said:
Mmm, yeah I tried too. Not a jot!
Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
I think the routing bit could be the downside - it uses TeleAtlas mapping like the tomtom, and every review I've read that has conducted side by side tests says that Navteq (used by garmin, sony, and I think magellan) is more accurate and more up to dateTook a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
munky said:
off_again said:
Mmm, yeah I tried too. Not a jot!
Took a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
I think the routing bit could be the downside - it uses TeleAtlas mapping like the tomtom, and every review I've read that has conducted side by side tests says that Navteq (used by garmin, sony, and I think magellan) is more accurate and more up to dateTook a poke around the web in general and didn't find too much either. There were a couple of reviews from the links above, but they are so short they don't really say too much. I really do like the idea of the complete package like this. It removes the rubbish with TMC and FM transmissions as well as a cracking speed camera database - if it can route well then its a bit of a winner.
From my perspective, TMC is hit and miss with most units (TomTom definitely so at the moment), speed camera detection for other units is not great (Garmin and TomTom being good examples - it works but is not great). It looks good but no real reviews - shame. Even a 9000 retailer is 70+ miles away from me so that's not an option either.
Bugger.
I have just bought a Snooper Indago which claims to have all mobile sites on it with 24/7 updates.
I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
Tafia said:
I have just bought a Snooper Indago which claims to have all mobile sites on it with 24/7 updates.
I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
I really want something with TMC on as well, as far as I am aware Snooper dont do anything with TMC on, which makes swing (pardon the pun) towards the RA 9000.I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
mrdc19 said:
Tafia said:
I have just bought a Snooper Indago which claims to have all mobile sites on it with 24/7 updates.
I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
I really want something with TMC on as well, as far as I am aware Snooper dont do anything with TMC on, which makes swing (pardon the pun) towards the RA 9000.I took a short trip today and it warned of the only mobile site in my area with plenty of time to slow.
" High risk area; Check speed. Limit 30 mph".
On offer from Snooper at £249.99 with free updates for life of unit.
See http://shop.instant-shop.com/Snooperdirect/product...
Take a look at this web link - http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=For...
Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
mrdc19 said:
Take a look at this web link - http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=For...
Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
Thanks for the link - not looking encouraging at the moment though!Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
edwardsje said:
mrdc19 said:
Take a look at this web link - http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=For...
Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
Thanks for the link - not looking encouraging at the moment though!Its the start of a couple of reviews that should evolve over the next couple of weeks.
I was chatting to somebody yesterday at Navnow who told me a new Snooper with TMC was coming out at the end of October so I might just wait until then before deciding what to buy.
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