Sat Nav - what do I do?
Discussion
Sorry for this being a bit long winded.........
I have a Road Angel 2 which I hardly ever use. A little while ago, Blackspot were doing a deal where you could upgrade your RA2 to the Navigator for a bit of cash. My problem is, is it worth it? I could sell my RA2 on Ebay and buy something else - Garmin, Tom Tom?
I need something that is easy to use, easily portable between cars and don't want to spend a fortune. I just need something that will do the job. I've heard reports that the Navigator is not as good as some others.
Thoughts anyone?
I have a Road Angel 2 which I hardly ever use. A little while ago, Blackspot were doing a deal where you could upgrade your RA2 to the Navigator for a bit of cash. My problem is, is it worth it? I could sell my RA2 on Ebay and buy something else - Garmin, Tom Tom?
I need something that is easy to use, easily portable between cars and don't want to spend a fortune. I just need something that will do the job. I've heard reports that the Navigator is not as good as some others.
Thoughts anyone?
There is no doubt in my mind at all that the best SatNav solution bar none available today is Tom Tom. I would rate it above all the "in-car" solutions I've seen. I believe the latest one will take a Camera database and chirrup when you get near one.
I have a Navman unit. Its good. But not as good as Tom Tom. The camera alerts (same database from PocketGPS) on it work well though...
I have a Navman unit. Its good. But not as good as Tom Tom. The camera alerts (same database from PocketGPS) on it work well though...
WWESTY said:But that advert
I have to back up with what Don has said. I have a Tom Tom One, and it is one of the best thing I have ever brought for my car. The graphic interface is very easy to understand when driving the car, and the product as a hole is a pleasure to use. Worth every penny.
word on the street (Well amazon reviews) is that the tom tom won't work if you have a heated front screen unless you buy a seperate ariel.
Anyone throw any light on this? Want to get one, but my car has heated glass front side and rear, so if it really does block the signal seems like it's a non starter....
Anyone throw any light on this? Want to get one, but my car has heated glass front side and rear, so if it really does block the signal seems like it's a non starter....
mr_tony said:
word on the street (Well amazon reviews) is that the tom tom won't work if you have a heated front screen unless you buy a seperate ariel.
Anyone throw any light on this? Want to get one, but my car has heated glass front side and rear, so if it really does block the signal seems like it's a non starter....
The heated screens can act as a sort of faraday cage
Most screens have a point where they are OK though. Bear in mind that you only have a soft roof, so it may not be so critical.
TBH honest mate, the only thing to do is to try one...
Podie said:
Most screens have a point where they are OK though. Bear in mind that you only have a soft roof, so it may not be so critical.
TBH honest mate, the only thing to do is to try one...
Seems it's probably worth a go then - will buy somewhere I cna take it back I suppose! Good to know that others have used them with heated screens. As you say it's not like I've got a metal roof anyway!
mr_tony said:
Most screens have a point where they are OK though. Bear in mind that you only have a soft roof, so it may not be so critical.
TBH honest mate, the only thing to do is to try one...
Seems it's probably worth a go then - will buy somewhere I cna take it back I suppose! Good to know that others have used them with heated screens. As you say it's not like I've got a metal roof anyway!
Argos or PC World should take them back...
The new range have more powerful GPS receivers too...
Tyre Smoke said:
Can you update a Tom Tom One? Like a Road Angel?
Or is there no need?
yes you can. You have to register with Tom Tom, and for people hue do not no. The Tom Tom One uses the new SiRF Star Chipset.
More info here. [url]www.mytomtomgo.com/review_tomtom-one.php[/ulr]
mr_tony said:
word on the street (Well amazon reviews) is that the tom tom won't work if you have a heated front screen unless you buy a seperate ariel.
Anyone throw any light on this? Want to get one, but my car has heated glass front side and rear, so if it really does block the signal seems like it's a non starter....
Yes the old TomTom had this problem But the new models from the Tom Tom One onwards has the new SiRF Star Chipset which over come this problem.
TS, Ive gone down the Navigator route because I had the upgrade deal. I wont lie and say its been trouble free, but I like it.
If I did it all again, I would probably go for (on recomendations) the Snooper Indago @ £500ish
Your RA 2, via Fleabay is worth maybe £150 tops?
>> Edited by FUBAR on Tuesday 16th May 17:31
If I did it all again, I would probably go for (on recomendations) the Snooper Indago @ £500ish
Your RA 2, via Fleabay is worth maybe £150 tops?
>> Edited by FUBAR on Tuesday 16th May 17:31
FUBAR said:
TS, Ive gone down the Navigator route because I had the upgrade deal. I wont lie and say its been trouble free, but I like it.
If I did it all again, I would probably go for (on recomendations) the Snooper Indago @ £500ish
Your RA 2, via Fleabay is worth maybe £150 tops?
>> Edited by FUBAR on Tuesday 16th May 17:31
TT One with camera sites from the pocketgpsworld site - half the price of an Indago
Tyre Smoke said:
Snooper Indago everywhere on the net for £399, TT One with camera sites available for £200? Where?
Get it then dude
Not used a TT One, but I know a few peeps with them (my little sis included) who have had probels either with the unit or the directions/guidance (I also know a number who have had no problems at all, for a balanced debate). But £/£ a good option. Im guessing, but the camera warnings on the TTs are not directional? And IMO they are a bit bulky round the back? Cant slip them into your breast pocket like I can with the Navigator (and the Indago seems to be of similar dimensions to the Nav?)
FUBAR said:
Snooper Indago everywhere on the net for £399, TT One with camera sites available for £200? Where?
Get it then dude
Not used a TT One, but I know a few peeps with them (my little sis included) who have had probels either with the unit or the directions/guidance (I also know a number who have had no problems at all, for a balanced debate). But £/£ a good option. Im guessing, but the camera warnings on the TTs are not directional? And IMO they are a bit bulky round the back? Cant slip them into your breast pocket like I can with the Navigator (and the Indago seems to be of similar dimensions to the Nav?)
£399 sounds good for Indago certainly.
I bought TT one for £249 including £19 case.....50% of £499 price for Indago...
Re TT One, warnings are directional, no probs there. Also the TT one is a lot less bulky than rest of TT range so is certainly pocketable, tho' maybe not your breast pocket...
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