what satnav for the wife
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Ok, just after some advice on satnav systems for the wife. we went to halfords the other Sunday and there were bloody loads to choose! didn't want to hang around to much as shop worker seemed to be the local spokesman for garmin! looking for one with camera warning and as simple as possible! thanks in advance!!!
Tomtom is by far the easiest to use, hence the most suitable for those that are frequently found to be somewhat "challenged" when it comes to operating technology products.
Their Speed Camera stuff is crap though. Consider this product reviewed in the Telegraph recently, especially for Tomtom.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml...
Their Speed Camera stuff is crap though. Consider this product reviewed in the Telegraph recently, especially for Tomtom.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/main.jhtml?xml...
Edited by jdcampbell on Wednesday 6th June 13:30
jdcampbell said:
Tomtom is by far the easiest to use
That's toilet.I know of no-one (with the exception of a mentally disabled relative) that would struggle to use either my friends Tomtom or my Garmin without a manual as they are both very simple and very similar.
The only difference is the Garmin's screen is slightly easier to look at (very simple graphics), it doesn't fall off the windscreen and it accepts my address.
Looking at the number of posts on here about problems with Tomtoms I don't understand why so many people are so quick to recommend.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/206...
I've just bought the Acer P630 which won in the above test. Easy to use, takes seconds to get working and has good battery life. Pricey though because of the EU map coverage which I needed also has free speed-cam updates which isn't in the review and option TMC plugin.
I've just bought the Acer P630 which won in the above test. Easy to use, takes seconds to get working and has good battery life. Pricey though because of the EU map coverage which I needed also has free speed-cam updates which isn't in the review and option TMC plugin.
1. Tomtom seem to rule the roost on these pages - but the majority of the comments are problems.
2. Garmin is very intuitive. Touchscreen with large "buttons" is very simple to use.
3. Halfords will set up your purchase for you and show you how it works
4. Negotiate with Halfords - I managed to get them to beat an internet price on Garmin Nuvi 660 in March. Saved a cool £70+ on the display price.
5. I've no connection with Halfords, but if you find the right assistant, they listen to your needs and recommend accordingly. I got internet price plus personal service from a very local branch - useful if it goes wrong.
6. The only feature of Tomtom I would like is to be able to plot multiple way points, other than that I'm chuffed to bits with the Garmin.
7. I too was convinced I wanted a TT (910), indeed I had an order in with an internet supplier who failed to deliver - Halfords persuaded me of the merits of Garmin. They must sell shedloads of satnav, so let's credit them with the benefit of their experience.
We just purchased a Tom Tom One Europe, to replace a first generation Navigator that we bought not long after launch, and the Tom Tom is laugabley easy to use next to the Navigator.
Other plus points including cracking GPS reception. The navigator would struggle to locate itself if it was attached to the damn satellite. Tom Tom can find 6 whilst it's still in the house!
Other plus points including cracking GPS reception. The navigator would struggle to locate itself if it was attached to the damn satellite. Tom Tom can find 6 whilst it's still in the house!
Hi Tony,
I used to have a TT Go 910. It was OK but speed camera coverage was unreliable. I now have a Snooper Syrius which is excellent as regards speed camera coverage. Halfords don't sell them unfortunately. The down side to my TT 910 was that it was too bulky to fit in your pocket when away from the car and I didn't have too much faith in the windscreen attachment (because the 910 was quite heavy). The 'TomTom Home' PC software supplied was not user friendly. But the display was excellent. My Snooper Syrius has a great display too but detail is smaller to see. Overall I prefer the Snooper Syrius for speed camera accuracy. TomTom want an annual payment for update to speed camera databases - Snooper has a one-off payment for lifetime updates.
I'm sure your wife will be chuffed whichever one you buy !!
Regards,
Richard
I used to have a TT Go 910. It was OK but speed camera coverage was unreliable. I now have a Snooper Syrius which is excellent as regards speed camera coverage. Halfords don't sell them unfortunately. The down side to my TT 910 was that it was too bulky to fit in your pocket when away from the car and I didn't have too much faith in the windscreen attachment (because the 910 was quite heavy). The 'TomTom Home' PC software supplied was not user friendly. But the display was excellent. My Snooper Syrius has a great display too but detail is smaller to see. Overall I prefer the Snooper Syrius for speed camera accuracy. TomTom want an annual payment for update to speed camera databases - Snooper has a one-off payment for lifetime updates.
I'm sure your wife will be chuffed whichever one you buy !!
Regards,
Richard
What you let the wife drive. only joking.
If you have a smartphone or simular you can get tomtom mobile software and a gps reciver. this can be used in the pocket, also handy for bikers, just use headphones.
The lastest speed camera database can be downloaded from pocketgps this is updated weekly at minimum.
If you have a smartphone or simular you can get tomtom mobile software and a gps reciver. this can be used in the pocket, also handy for bikers, just use headphones.
The lastest speed camera database can be downloaded from pocketgps this is updated weekly at minimum.
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