Combined Sat-Nav & Trap detector

[David Ryan]

Does anybody know if there is a combined speed trap dectector and sat nav unit on the market that would fit in the Atom and plug into an Autocom system.

I have both technologies in my other cars and would feel lost without them. Many companies provide compact units for one or the other but I have yet to see one that does both.

D.

[badge70]

You could have something like Tom Tom Go or Tom Tom 5 for a PDA, you can download all the speed camera points but not stand alone radar cover.

And they're not waterproof!!!

Mind you, get the Tom Tom 5 with bluetooth and you could keep the PDA in your pocket with the audio pluged into your comms. That might work.

Ju

[datasafe]

.... and it works brilliantly.

I have an MDAIII PDA with Tomtom 5 and bluetooth sat receiver - it doesn't even need to be able to see the blue sky. Works a treat and you can add a silicon cover.

JC

[stewartg]

There's something called a tom tom rider which is either available now or will be shortly. Basically all the usual tom tom stuff but in a smaller waterproof package.

[David Ryan]

That sounds interesting.
D.

[Bruce Fielding]

Tom Tom about Rider said:

Plug and drive: no installation or activation necessary; just feel the freedom! Designed for 2 wheels: TomTom RIDER isn’t just rugged and weatherproof, it also gives you a perfect view of the screen thanks to anti-glare screen technology and an integrated sun-visor Easy to use: drive mode tailored for simple touch-screen operation, even with gloves Available Quarter 3 2005

[David Ryan]

Sounds like it would be ideal for the Atom.

D.

[David Ryan]

Sounds like it would be ideal for the Atom.

D.

[datasafe]

The advantages of a PDA such as the MDAIII or XDAIIi is that they dual as a mobile phone and have many many more uses. I have the Jeremy Clarkson & Fifth Gear video on mine!

In addition there's a pice of software by Automotive Wolf that helps you record the entire history of your Atom - mileage, costs etc etc.

Tomtom 5 is very good and caters for walkers as well as drivers.

If you want more details please email me off list

JC

[Sumfun]

The Road Angel Navigator may well suit your needs.

www.blackspot.com/products/index.html

Simon

[Bruce Fielding]

I like the tomtom system - not just because it's really good, but also because you can be directed by John Cleese or even Yoda: "Turn right at the next junction, you should"

[David Ryan]

The way forward it is!

D.

[manek]

The only downside to the idea of a combination device is taking it to France...you either lose the satnav or choose to take the risk of getting it confiscated.

>> Edited by manek on Monday 15th August 22:25

[David Ryan]

The way the sneaky French work is to use binoculars to see if you have a device in your windscreen.
Since the Atom does not have one...they will be confused and distracted!!!

I have driven in France quite a lot. The police are fairly absent on the roads unless it is Le Mans week, in which case they are everywhere. Very unsporting and synical of them.

D.