Which Satnav?

Schism · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:01

Hey all

I know absolutely nothing when it comes down to SatNavs, in the sense that I dunno why some are more expensive than others? Apart from speed and maps of europe etc?

Well I wanted to know if you guys could spec me a decent one? Don't really need maps of Europe, and don't really want to spend over £80 to be honest...

Any ideas? :confused:

Thanks

whitecrook · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:03

why do you need one? if you don't need one, why do you want one?

Schism · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:07

whitecrook said:
why do you need one? if you don't need one, why do you want one?

Where did I say I didn't want one?

whitecrook · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:10

Schism said:
Where did I say I didn't want one?

wut? All I wondered was why you want a sat nav? or maybe it's a need rather than a want.

radderfire · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:10

Functionality / usability wise I can recommend TomTom. I have been pleased wtih the performance of my TomTom Go 530 and their base models might suit your budget.

Rgds

Schism · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:13

whitecrook said:
wut? All I wondered was why you want a sat nav? or maybe it's a need rather than a want.

Ahhhh, I mis-read what you said, came across wrong. I want one for general driving, I'm only 17 and passed my test last monday so getting my first car at the beginning of the week and my general sense of direction is appalling! So driving around on my own I'm bound to get lost, so I thought a SatNav would help me out a bit

radderfire · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:42

I'd think about saving up for a TomTom One, new at approx £120.

Rgds

Janesy B · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:45

TomTom ONE IQ routes.

Schism · 24 Oct 2009 at 13:55

radderfire said:
I'd think about saving up for a TomTom One, new at approx £120.

Rgds

I could afford a £300 one if I wanted to, but I just can't justify spending that much on it, especially as I only bought the car for £900

Plus the fact, my girlfriend is insisting on buying it for me, so don't want to take the mick.

stockhausen · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:01

NaviGo 3.5" V2+ @ £57.50 is perfectly adequate, it reliably gets me around the UK without problem.

I have also borrowed and tried a Garmin Nuvi 300 & some TomTom (I can't remember which) - I really couldn't see what I was getting for the extra money :confused:

You might like to try searching on this forum for SatNavs & I suspect that you will get a shedload of conflicting advice.

Unless you have very strange requirements - i.e. you drive an HGV or tow a caravan, the NaviGo @ £57.50 will do the job

Janesy B · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:07

Ever been to central London with a NaviGo giving you directions? Stevie Wonder would have made a better map reader.

Schism · 24 Oct 2009 at 15:28

By the looks of it, it's down to opinion...

I guess I don't need one for central London...

Cheers for the advice so far people, any more input would be great too

Janesy B · 24 Oct 2009 at 20:56

Get a refurb TomTom one IQ routes for £100. You get a six month warranty and the latest map guarantee.

thedoc46 · 25 Oct 2009 at 02:20

I was in England a couple of weeks ago, and borrowed a TomTom with IQ Routes and it was the bomb !!! Highly recommend one..

Atom · 25 Oct 2009 at 06:48

What about a map book?? £15..

Janesy B · 25 Oct 2009 at 07:49

Damn I didn't realise paper maps could plot your exact location, plan routes for you and then read them out to you.

Lew · 25 Oct 2009 at 07:53

Janesy B said:
TomTom ONE IQ routes.

I have this one, I have used quite afew satnavs previously and must say this is the best for the money. Actually gives you clear lane changes on motorways.

Schism · 25 Oct 2009 at 08:37

Bought this in the end! http://eu.mio.com/en_gb/navman-m400.htm

Got it from Currys for £100, other places are selling for £260! Has Europe's maps installed and shows clear lane changing and all that jazz, just gotta test it in my car when I get it tomorrow

s-man · 25 Oct 2009 at 10:21

Ahh damn was gonna post last night to say that if you had an asda near you you should give them a ring! They have/had tomtom one IQs for 80 quid on rollback and other models for a few quid more. Got mine last week it's basic but can't fault it. Anyway hope you're happy with your purchase

Schism · 25 Oct 2009 at 11:42

s-man said:
Ahh damn was gonna post last night to say that if you had an asda near you you should give them a ring! They have/had tomtom one IQs for 80 quid on rollback and other models for a few quid more. Got mine last week it's basic but can't fault it. Anyway hope you're happy with your purchase

Ah really? Damn

I do have an Asda near me... but oh well it's done now

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