GPS Navigation Systems
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GPS Navigation Systems
Although I still think a street directory does the job for 99% of route finding, I've got the opportunity to pick up a GPS navigation thingie for next to nothing and am trying to decide which one from the selection available (forget it - this is not a 'group buy' situation).
I just KNOW that some of you will have researched this until you know the mother's maiden name of the janitor at the factory where they are made, so feedback please on the following products:
TomTom XL GPS System
Navman S80 GPS System
TomTom GO 720 GPS
Don't bother telling me about other systems - these are what I have to choose from, so am happy to get the best one of those.
I just KNOW that some of you will have researched this until you know the mother's maiden name of the janitor at the factory where they are made, so feedback please on the following products:
TomTom XL GPS System
Navman S80 GPS System
TomTom GO 720 GPS
Don't bother telling me about other systems - these are what I have to choose from, so am happy to get the best one of those.
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I got a Tom Tom One as a birthday present today. Seems easy to use and it has spoken street names.
Will find out how user friendly it is once I use it.
skc
Will find out how user friendly it is once I use it.
skc
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720 GO is very big. Right? But I like TomTom very much when I was getting one for my wife. Now gathering dust.... (one car has standard nav and I use Nokia). TomTom has the best antenna and it won't miss a beat even in the thickest storm!
The problem is that you have to update the map every now and then. I am sure someone will torrent those but you just have to find it.
In Toyota forum, the newbie are kind enough to burn a copy of the new map and pass it on. That is what we do to keep map updated.
The problem is that you have to update the map every now and then. I am sure someone will torrent those but you just have to find it.
In Toyota forum, the newbie are kind enough to burn a copy of the new map and pass it on. That is what we do to keep map updated.
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Cripes Dave...talk about limiting our options..! I've had a Garmin for over 12 months and swear by it...NASA technology and very family user friendly.
The Tom Tom XL was my No. 2 choice and you won't go wrong...don't pay more than this... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOMTOM-XL-2ND...QQcmdZViewItem
The Tom Tom XL was my No. 2 choice and you won't go wrong...don't pay more than this... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/TOMTOM-XL-2ND...QQcmdZViewItem
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Garmin nuvi 4" diag (shirt pocket thin). Many models. Pick only the features you actually need.
Good prices at http://www.tigergps.com/automotivegps.html#top
Good prices at http://www.tigergps.com/automotivegps.html#top
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Thanks guys but when you're getting it for basically nothing, I think I can live with it not being a Garmin (great stuff - I've used their products when ocean racing).
Andrew kindly posted the following link for those interested:
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 115,00.htm
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 128,00.htm
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 974,00.htm
Think I'll go the XL...
Andrew kindly posted the following link for those interested:
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 115,00.htm
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 128,00.htm
http://www.cnet.com.au/cartech/gps/0,20 ... 974,00.htm
Think I'll go the XL...
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Dave, I'm a happy Tom Tom user, even taking it overseas. Basically hasn't missed a beat and you can choose an Aussie accent.
I suspect they're all much of a muchness, but I'm happy with the Tom Tom.
I suspect they're all much of a muchness, but I'm happy with the Tom Tom.
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Thanks Timbo.
TomTom is the way I'll go. Think the XL will do me. Will order it today - might even have it before I go to the Nats next week...
TomTom is the way I'll go. Think the XL will do me. Will order it today - might even have it before I go to the Nats next week...
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