Garmin Quest II
Discussion
I see no one has posted so far, so I just thought I'd just post and say I'm very happy so far with the performance with my Garmin Quest 1. The main benefit being the ability to plot specific trans european routes/waypoints on my PC and transfer them across to the unit. For my use the garmin unit remains the best option, despite it not having the ability to input speedcameras etc like various other units.
DAZ
DAZ
Thanks for the reply - it appears the Quest II might be a bit new (or unpopular?!)
The feature you mention is one of the features I was keen on (for touring).
A few of the others that the Quest II has that were of interest to me were:
1. Multiple waypoint route planner preprogrammable on PC
2. Waterproof (in an open top car!)
3. Slim pocket size (again easy to take with you when leaving the car)
4. I'm told there is a POI with speed cameras on it available from www.pocketgps.co.uk (maybe you can get one there for the Quest I ?).
5. It has an earphone output (for intercom headset connection)
6. It has full Street Level mapping of Europe included
7. There's also a Bike Kit available that could be useful in an open top car.
My only concern at the moment is that I've not found anyone else who's got one!
The feature you mention is one of the features I was keen on (for touring).
A few of the others that the Quest II has that were of interest to me were:
1. Multiple waypoint route planner preprogrammable on PC
2. Waterproof (in an open top car!)
3. Slim pocket size (again easy to take with you when leaving the car)
4. I'm told there is a POI with speed cameras on it available from www.pocketgps.co.uk (maybe you can get one there for the Quest I ?).
5. It has an earphone output (for intercom headset connection)
6. It has full Street Level mapping of Europe included
7. There's also a Bike Kit available that could be useful in an open top car.
My only concern at the moment is that I've not found anyone else who's got one!
Devils Advocate said:
My only concern at the moment is that I've not found anyone else who's got one!
A lot of people have gone for the Tom Tom Go units (Well advertised). My understanding is they have a touch screen and the benefit of "find" by postcode. I'm willing to forego these features to have the ability to preprogram tours on my PC. If I were to be buying a new unit tomorrow I'd be looking at the same criterea and would proably end up buying another Garmin purely for this ease of programming routes in advance, although the Tom Tom go with built in European maps and bluetooth would be tempting.
Go ahead and get one. If you don't like it stick it on ebay and buy a Tom Tom.
DAZ
>> Edited by dazren on Tuesday 14th February 16:34
I've had one for about a month now, and am very pleased with it. I got it because I needed a waterproof sat nav, with a really good battery life, and an ability to map using the computer. This was the only unit I could find that did all of this for a reasonable price.
I think the biggest difference between the 1 and 2 is that the 2 has larger internal memory, so all the maps, including Europe come pre loaded, unlike the 1 where you have to load the maps in that you want.
I think the biggest difference between the 1 and 2 is that the 2 has larger internal memory, so all the maps, including Europe come pre loaded, unlike the 1 where you have to load the maps in that you want.
Daz, As I understand it the Quest II has full postcode search (and touchscreen) so seems to cover most requirements. 
Adam, thanks for that, at least one other person has one
Did you manage to find anywhere to get a good deal on it?
>> Edited by Devils Advocate on Tuesday 14th February 23:22
Adam, thanks for that, at least one other person has one
Did you manage to find anywhere to get a good deal on it?
>> Edited by Devils Advocate on Tuesday 14th February 23:22
Oops, sorry, I meant I had a Quest 1 as well as Daz
To be honest, I didn't think the extra features on the 2 were worth the extra £150-200, I wasn't too bothered about speed camera alerts, and apart from holidays, it will be used totally in the UK, so having to load in european maps isn't a problem either.
To be honest, I didn't think the extra features on the 2 were worth the extra £150-200, I wasn't too bothered about speed camera alerts, and apart from holidays, it will be used totally in the UK, so having to load in european maps isn't a problem either.So, from looking on Garmins website and reading on here, its basically a Quest 1 unit with more memory.
Which you pay more for in the first place...
I'd still go for the Quest 1 right now and save yourself some cash. It only takes a few minutes to upload mapping details. So no great loss.
I mean, how often are you going to pop over to Prague for the day when you'll have no time to update the mapping???
Which you pay more for in the first place...
I'd still go for the Quest 1 right now and save yourself some cash. It only takes a few minutes to upload mapping details. So no great loss.
I mean, how often are you going to pop over to Prague for the day when you'll have no time to update the mapping???
These people at www.mynewcheap.co.uk mention a free upgrade for the Quest v1 to include speed camera information.
See here: www.mynewcheap.co.uk/products/details/garmin-quest-v7/1586/
See here: www.mynewcheap.co.uk/products/details/garmin-quest-v7/1586/
Devils Advocate said:
Racefan, not sure of any other differences but the II does have full UK postcode and OS grid ref search (that I don't think the 'original' one supports?
I think the (speed camera) POI's are available free from several places.
Yeah, my new Quest 1 is on the way, and the supplier has said I just need to ring them up and they will supply the speed camera stuff for me free of charge.
chilli said:
Yeah, my new Quest 1 is on the way, and the supplier has said I just need to ring them up and they will supply the speed camera stuff for me free of charge.
Your dealer is lying to you then, as i've just called Garmin direct to ask about the update for speed camera locations and the Quest 1 unit does NOT support that software.
So, you'll have to rely on spotting yellow boxes, same as me mate!
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