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mrk other than the dash issue what has the garmin got that the Navigon hasnt?
Just remembered, I bought my sat nav off the bay and it has already been registered. Because of this when I go the buy the speed camera subscription I can't. Does anybody know how I can fix this?
I emailed Garmin a week ago and I have had no reply.
I emailed Garmin a week ago and I have had no reply.
You should be able to contact the seller and simply get the mygarmin logon details, tell them to change the password and all should be good then you can log in and change default email to your address!
Differences between the 255W(T) Garmin and the Navigon 2100 MAX are:
- Garmin is more legible due to the chunkier interface
- The Navigon looks more professional due to the Windows like interface (it runs off WindowsCE)
- The Garmin 255T locks on to satellites much quicker, 15-30 secs whereas the Navigon needs at least a minute.
- The Garmin can be turned on and a route inputted and you're on your way within the minute
- The Garmin appears to pick up route changes and detours faster
- The Navigon favourites system and way you store favs is not only easier but more logical
Feature wise they're both the same, I have to say I'm much more impressed by the quality of the parts on the Garmin.
The car cable for example feels like soft rubber but heavy duty, it's flexible too and won't get in the way, it's not too long or too short.
The newer GUI on the 255WT gives more route info and location info than the 2100MAX Navigon (which gives more info than my old Garmin, the 200W).
Differences between the 255W(T) Garmin and the Navigon 2100 MAX are:
- Garmin is more legible due to the chunkier interface
- The Navigon looks more professional due to the Windows like interface (it runs off WindowsCE)
- The Garmin 255T locks on to satellites much quicker, 15-30 secs whereas the Navigon needs at least a minute.
- The Garmin can be turned on and a route inputted and you're on your way within the minute
- The Garmin appears to pick up route changes and detours faster
- The Navigon favourites system and way you store favs is not only easier but more logical
Feature wise they're both the same, I have to say I'm much more impressed by the quality of the parts on the Garmin.
The car cable for example feels like soft rubber but heavy duty, it's flexible too and won't get in the way, it's not too long or too short.
The newer GUI on the 255WT gives more route info and location info than the 2100MAX Navigon (which gives more info than my old Garmin, the 200W).
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Only an opinion; Navigon are truly useless. I bought the 2100 from Halfords. It is not exactly the same as the 2100 MAX with a few differences... Smaller screen, no photo viewer, no RealityView Pro (RealityView standard an optional upgrade; See below), few others minor points. Cost £90.
Initially I was happy with the device, it was a bit clunky compared to the Navman and Garman units that I'd used before but at a price of £90 I didn't mind and was initially happy. Only when I started using it did I find quite a few mapping errors and lots of incorrect speed figures - All of this with the 2008 Q2 mapping. The mount started to become a real pain too, but I s'pose it is a "budget" device. I was none too impressed with the timings of instructions either "Take the second exit on the roundabout" usually being spoken just as I was taking the exit having had to use road signs. Also got the occasional crash but I'm aware satnavs do have these from time to time.
In the end I thought I could deal with the device and decided to purchase the RealityView for the device at a cost of £22. This never worked and instead caused more lockups. Navigon customer service were less than helpful and stated that there was no way I could be issued a refund and my only option was to send my SD card to them. Requiring the device for the weekend I had no choice but to ditch the device, on the grounds of the extended crashing alone. Halfords, albeit after quite a lengthy return process, gave me my refund and although still down by the £22 I paid for RealityView was incredibly relieved to be done with the Navigon.
Now realising you really do get what you pay for I went for a TomTom 520T. With the latest map guarantee this adds IQ routes and lane assist, effectively transforming the device into the latest 530T. A real bargain coming in at only a tad over the Navigon, having used some vouchers I had doing nothing but gathering dust. Having used the device for around 600 miles now I cannot fault the TomTom, and realise that TomTom really do have such a good reputation for very good reason. Mapping is still not spot on, and the occasional speed limit is wrong but this is all much better than the Navigon. A killer feature for me is the FM transmitter letting me play my MP3s through the car speakers automatically pausing (And unpausing) when the next instruction gets played (Also through the car speakers).
In all, I’d really advise you stay away from Navigons… A lot of potential but it really doesn’t deliver. I’d advise you decide on a price and buy the best TomTom available… The “core” working of them is great so even a basic ONE (Available for around the £100 mark, I believe) would do a sterling job… A little more just gives greater flexibility allowing more gadgets and possibly even more maps (E.g., 530, 730, etc). I also believe that the x40 series will be coming out shortly, meaning certain price cuts to be had.
Initially I was happy with the device, it was a bit clunky compared to the Navman and Garman units that I'd used before but at a price of £90 I didn't mind and was initially happy. Only when I started using it did I find quite a few mapping errors and lots of incorrect speed figures - All of this with the 2008 Q2 mapping. The mount started to become a real pain too, but I s'pose it is a "budget" device. I was none too impressed with the timings of instructions either "Take the second exit on the roundabout" usually being spoken just as I was taking the exit having had to use road signs. Also got the occasional crash but I'm aware satnavs do have these from time to time.
In the end I thought I could deal with the device and decided to purchase the RealityView for the device at a cost of £22. This never worked and instead caused more lockups. Navigon customer service were less than helpful and stated that there was no way I could be issued a refund and my only option was to send my SD card to them. Requiring the device for the weekend I had no choice but to ditch the device, on the grounds of the extended crashing alone. Halfords, albeit after quite a lengthy return process, gave me my refund and although still down by the £22 I paid for RealityView was incredibly relieved to be done with the Navigon.
Now realising you really do get what you pay for I went for a TomTom 520T. With the latest map guarantee this adds IQ routes and lane assist, effectively transforming the device into the latest 530T. A real bargain coming in at only a tad over the Navigon, having used some vouchers I had doing nothing but gathering dust. Having used the device for around 600 miles now I cannot fault the TomTom, and realise that TomTom really do have such a good reputation for very good reason. Mapping is still not spot on, and the occasional speed limit is wrong but this is all much better than the Navigon. A killer feature for me is the FM transmitter letting me play my MP3s through the car speakers automatically pausing (And unpausing) when the next instruction gets played (Also through the car speakers).
In all, I’d really advise you stay away from Navigons… A lot of potential but it really doesn’t deliver. I’d advise you decide on a price and buy the best TomTom available… The “core” working of them is great so even a basic ONE (Available for around the £100 mark, I believe) would do a sterling job… A little more just gives greater flexibility allowing more gadgets and possibly even more maps (E.g., 530, 730, etc). I also believe that the x40 series will be coming out shortly, meaning certain price cuts to be had.
I like my garmin 610T, is there any devices that are any better than it. Ive had mine almost a year and done 43k miles with it according to the inbuilt odo. I only paid about 150 for it brand new last october and I've seen a couple go for over 100 still on ebay.
So.. is there anything much better than it for less than 200? Don't need euro maps but need big screen, pretty compact, bluetooth hands free, speed camera alert and TMC.
I prefer my 610T to a tomtom one widescreen that I had for a short while so unless tomtoms have drastically changed recently then would like to stay away from them.
So.. is there anything much better than it for less than 200? Don't need euro maps but need big screen, pretty compact, bluetooth hands free, speed camera alert and TMC.
I prefer my 610T to a tomtom one widescreen that I had for a short while so unless tomtoms have drastically changed recently then would like to stay away from them.
Iam looking at the 520 at the mo, what does the T version have over it?
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The T simply denotes that it comes with the RDS FM traffic module. This can be added separately at a later date for approximately £50. This is the only difference.
Don't get this confused with TomTom's GPRS service which operates through your mobile phone, which I believe is a subscription service.
Many people believe that the transmitter is poor and opt to go for the 520 over the 520T. In my experience it is okay but not really dependable, sometimes it gets things right, other times it will not be aware of a large traffic jam, or will suggest that a 2-3min delay traffic jam may hurt you as much as 30 mins. Last night my TomTom advised that traffic would add 1 hour onto my route. I ignored it and carried it (The TomTom offers you the choice to reroute or not) and in the end I was only affected by 5 mins.
Also remember that different areas will have better or worse reception. I have good reception in the midlands but I cannot speak greatly about other locations (It uses FM so think your car radio; If you look around I'm sure there is a list of which radio stations the TomTom listens to, and see if you can pick those up yourself).
Also worth noting is that using the receiver means sticking a rather long aerial around the windscreen.
I'd suggest that if it is only marginally more for the T model then I'd buy it; You could always sell the traffic module and of course it simply connects when necessary so if you do keep it you needn't use it all of the time. That being said if the price difference is more substantial I'd hold off as you can always pick one up at a later date.
The only reason I purchased the T is (a) because I had some vouchers for an online store that needed using up, and the price difference was only £20 (Had £30 of vouchers) and (b) the Navigon I'd used before had it and always had good reception giving me confidence that the TomTom would also pick up the traffic service (As it does).
Don't get this confused with TomTom's GPRS service which operates through your mobile phone, which I believe is a subscription service.
Many people believe that the transmitter is poor and opt to go for the 520 over the 520T. In my experience it is okay but not really dependable, sometimes it gets things right, other times it will not be aware of a large traffic jam, or will suggest that a 2-3min delay traffic jam may hurt you as much as 30 mins. Last night my TomTom advised that traffic would add 1 hour onto my route. I ignored it and carried it (The TomTom offers you the choice to reroute or not) and in the end I was only affected by 5 mins.
Also remember that different areas will have better or worse reception. I have good reception in the midlands but I cannot speak greatly about other locations (It uses FM so think your car radio; If you look around I'm sure there is a list of which radio stations the TomTom listens to, and see if you can pick those up yourself).
Also worth noting is that using the receiver means sticking a rather long aerial around the windscreen.
I'd suggest that if it is only marginally more for the T model then I'd buy it; You could always sell the traffic module and of course it simply connects when necessary so if you do keep it you needn't use it all of the time. That being said if the price difference is more substantial I'd hold off as you can always pick one up at a later date.
The only reason I purchased the T is (a) because I had some vouchers for an online store that needed using up, and the price difference was only £20 (Had £30 of vouchers) and (b) the Navigon I'd used before had it and always had good reception giving me confidence that the TomTom would also pick up the traffic service (As it does).
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Yes that's correct. It is effectively a large aerial with a short black box near one end, it is this end that connects to a port on the underside of the device.
It looks like this:
As you can see it is a completely standalone device, and it is this single unit that differentiates between the 520 (Not included) and the 520T (Included).
This device can be bought seperately for approx. £50 (See Halfords, etc).
It looks like this:
As you can see it is a completely standalone device, and it is this single unit that differentiates between the 520 (Not included) and the 520T (Included).
This device can be bought seperately for approx. £50 (See Halfords, etc).