Is it worth getting the Traffic update addon for my sat nav?

lordrobs · 28 May 2007 at 16:54

Tempted to get the T1 Traffic add on for my Navman F20.

Not a huge investment at around £60 as its subscription free. Just wanted to find out if they were much good or not?

On the Navman website it says this-

The Navman T1 Traffic Pack uses RDS-TMC (Radio Data System - Traffic Message Channel), the international standard for traffic information delivery to GPS satellite navigation devices.

Any opinions would be great, thanks.

shimy182 · 28 May 2007 at 16:56

it's pretty cool to have, my instructors car had it, and it was useful for the pass plus, but it detects and diverts route a little to soon imo. and sometimes gives out of order routes.

Sime · 29 May 2007 at 04:25

Does this update the UK roads for the F20? Looking on the Navman website dosent seem to have a "Download Updated Roads For Your F20" button

PsiFox · 29 May 2007 at 08:43

I have the N60I with the T1. I get it to tell me about incidents, the detour distance suggested, then I choose whether or not to accept it.

I have found it to be invaluable whilst driving.

I am currently using the supplied internal aerial which works fine most of the time but, considering running an amp and splitter on the main radio aerial in the future.

Bear in mind if your car has a heated or athermic front screen, then reception may be compromised with the standard aerial.

wassap · 29 May 2007 at 09:04

Chap at work has a TMC with his OEM satnav, and it works really well, something which is lacking seriously lacking in my tomtom.

ShiWarrior · 29 May 2007 at 09:48

from what ive read over at GPS Pocket World, that thr TMC traffic updates are poor.

I use the TomTom Plus and its been superb

Sinizterguy · 29 May 2007 at 12:20

If you make longer journeys on a regular basis, then it is definitely worth it.

lordrobs · 29 May 2007 at 12:44

Thanks for the input. I don't do that many long journeys but to be honest thats part of the reason I want one, I don't really know where the traffic blackspots are or how bad they can be. I'm only really considering it as its subscription free as I will use it once or twice a month tops.

Think I might keep my eyes peeled for a decent priced one and go for it.

Sneaky Peaky · 29 May 2007 at 16:45

I've got the TMC addon for the Kenwood and as above really - can be useful but don't treat it as gospel. Seeing as it's non subscription though you can't lose imo. If I had to pay for it I'd probably think twice tbh..