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Post by 2old2boogie on Apr 3, 2007 16:58:27 GMT
I am toying with the idea of getting a Sat/Nav. As it would be my first attempt at this, and I am bound to make errors: What would you recommend for reasonable money. Say up to £300.
Could I get something decent for that money?
Any advice appreciated.
Jim
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Post by Tigger on Apr 3, 2007 17:11:16 GMT
Hi Jim You could get a Garmin Quest or a TomTom Rider for that sort of money. I've had both and prefer the TomTom as it has Postcode capabilities and is all touch screen. Also comes with a bluetooth headset for the helmet so you can put your phone into it too. You'd need a seperate mount for the car (@£30) but well worth it. Have a look here www.pocketgpsworld.com/tomtom-rider.php or www.garmin.com/products/quest/Matt |
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Post by 2old2boogie on Apr 3, 2007 17:50:58 GMT
Hi Matt
Yes - I like the spec of the Tom Tom Rider. I'll have a trawl through the WWW and see what prices they are going for.
Thanks for the input - have an exalt!
Jim
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 3, 2007 17:53:30 GMT
Have to agree with Matt, Tom Tom Rider for me. Never had any sort of satnav before but get on really well with mine. Ps. if you need any more tips ask Apricot, he's sooo good with a sat nav (hasn't been lost since Sunday  ) Trev |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2007 20:15:17 GMT
Very happy with the Tomtom rider, on the bike and in a truck ;D
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Post by judi on Apr 3, 2007 21:20:42 GMT
Slightly off on a tangent i know. I bought Pete a TomTom for christmas to replace his unreliable Garmin Sat Nav. Less than a month later he changed the car to one with SmartNav fitted as standard...... i was well miffed.  |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 3, 2007 21:36:23 GMT
Slightly off on a tangent i know. I bought Pete a TomTom for christmas to replace his unreliable Garmin Sat Nav. Less than a month later he changed the car to one with SmartNav fitted as standard...... i was well miffed. Sell it to Jim  Ps. No fiasco I ain't buying it Trev |
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Post by apricot on Apr 4, 2007 23:29:41 GMT
"Ps. if you need any more tips ask Apricot, he's sooo good with a sat nav (hasn't been lost since Sunday )"  Trev, I was trying to find your place on my sat nav ready for the rendevous en-route to Scotland and it didn't appear. A quick call to Garmin confirmed my worst fears - "We don't provide mapping for those sorts of areas, Sir. It would get knicked off your handlebars while you were moving..............." ;D Your turn to serve.... ydA
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Post by 2old2boogie on Apr 5, 2007 11:53:53 GMT
I've had a look around the net for a best price for the Tom Tom Rider, best I saw was £364. Best on Ebay Buy it Now was £370. It's a tad more than I wanted to pay for a new 'toy', so it's now on hold. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2007 17:02:00 GMT
I've had a look around the net for a best price for the Tom Tom Rider, best I saw was £364. Best on Ebay Buy it Now was £370. It's a tad more than I wanted to pay for a new 'toy', so it's now on hold. Comet were doing them for £249 |
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Post by teejayexc on Apr 5, 2007 17:51:30 GMT
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Post by Welsh Ade on Apr 10, 2007 10:13:02 GMT
use a map and be normal?
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Post by 2old2boogie on Apr 10, 2007 22:00:05 GMT
use a map and be normal?
I have been all my life. I'm lucky, I can study a route on a map and memorise it, then (usually) drive straight there.
I did it London to Glencoe Village on the D9 last June. And have on numerous other occasions.
Saying all that...I still may buy a Sat/Nav system to play with, if I can find one at the right price!
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Post by Welsh Ade on May 1, 2007 12:01:22 GMT
Jim
Please look on ebay for Medion sat nav PNA 250 has MP3 included.
Ade
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Post by 2old2boogie on May 1, 2007 15:12:58 GMT
I have sorted it now Ade. I am buying a Garmin kit. Awaiting delivery. ;D |
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Post by teejayexc on May 1, 2007 21:43:49 GMT
I have sorted it now Ade. I am buying a Garmin kit. Awaiting delivery. ;D Good news Jim, hope Apricot isn't delivering it though ;D Trev |
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Post by HRHpenfold on May 2, 2007 20:23:08 GMT
I have sorted it now Ade. I am buying a Garmin kit. Awaiting delivery. ;D Good news Jim, hope Apricot isn't delivering it though ;D Trev ;D |
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