Sat Navs

Dan · 05-02-2010, 11:56 AM

What do you use?

I'm looking to get a decent sat nav with European maps on it, I've had a little old Garmin in the past and it's never been that reliable, it won't update and to be honest it's caused more problems on trips than I care to remember!

I'm looking at this Tom Tom which looks a bargain to me?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_237501

Anyone got any thoughts, idea's, suggestions etc please?

I don't like over complicated things as quite frankly I can't be doing with too much technology going on all the time!

**glendog74** · 05-02-2010, 12:04 PM

I use a Garmin with European map load - i find it superb for trips to the Ring. I occasionally have to hold it out the window on startup as it struggles to acquire a signal through the Climate Comfort screen - fine after that

My missus has a Tom Tom and i find its user interface fu*king atrocious compared to the Garmin - and it won't dim enough at night making it very irritating indeed!

mattCSLnut · 05-02-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

What do you use?

I'm looking to get a decent sat nav with European maps on it, I've had a little old Garmin in the past and it's never been that reliable, it won't update and to be honest it's caused more problems on trips than I care to remember!

I'm looking at this Tom Tom which looks a bargain to me?
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_237501

Anyone got any thoughts, idea's, suggestions etc please?

I don't like over complicated things as quite frankly I can't be doing with too much technology going on all the time!

I use an ageing GARMIN nuvi 310 over here, across Europe and in North America (SD card maps) Really simple/clear interface, accurate touch screen, very intuitive to use (like an Apple product), very clear maps, easily transferable between cars (the CSL, my daily or even a rent-a car) and compact enough to strap onto my mountain bike

. Avoid the WIDESCREEN version as they are cumbersome to mount & store

Bealo · 05-02-2010, 12:06 PM

I use a Tom Tom for both Europe and USA and i can't fault it. It is easy to use and i'd have another one.

**glendog74** · 05-02-2010, 12:11 PM

Sorry about the 20 duplicated posts - it seems to do that from my work occasionally!

danp · 05-02-2010, 12:36 PM

I have a TomTom 720 - I find it brilliant.

That looks a good deal, this site usually has the best on offer:

http://www.satnav-discounts.co.uk/to...tom_go_x30.htm

IMHO don't really need the IQ routes and ALG, and I don't find the hands free much good .. so you could just get an XL .. but it's barely any cheaper at the moment (I got my Dad an XL with Europe maps for £109 before Christmas)

**Fasteddie** · 05-02-2010, 12:51 PM

I use a Garmin, directions are good, however I dislike it when it diverts around a problem but then when you get there you have to refresh the route in case the problem has gone way and the original route is now free. Why can't it know this, not sure if any do this but I'd buy one if it did. Mine has UK maps but does have major EU roads, enough to get me to the ring.

**shimmy** · 05-02-2010, 12:59 PM

I use Syrius and Strabo (Syrius is better piece of kit as good battery life)

05-02-2010, 11:56 AM	#1
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Sat Navs What do you use? I'm looking to get a decent sat nav with European maps on it, I've had a little old Garmin in the past and it's never been that reliable, it won't update and to be honest it's caused more problems on trips than I care to remember! I'm looking at this Tom Tom which looks a bargain to me? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_237501 Anyone got any thoughts, idea's, suggestions etc please? I don't like over complicated things as quite frankly I can't be doing with too much technology going on all the time! __________________ Last edited by Dan; 05-02-2010 at 12:00 PM.

05-02-2010, 12:04 PM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	I use a Garmin with European map load - i find it superb for trips to the Ring. I occasionally have to hold it out the window on startup as it struggles to acquire a signal through the Climate Comfort screen - fine after that My missus has a Tom Tom and i find its user interface fuking atrocious compared to the Garmin - and it won't dim enough at night making it very irritating indeed! __________________ Cha'mone Mother Fker! Last edited by glendog74; 05-02-2010 at 12:56 PM.*

05-02-2010, 12:11 PM	#5
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Sorry about the 20 duplicated posts - it seems to do that from my work occasionally! __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

05-02-2010, 12:06 PM	#4
Bealo Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everywhere. Posts: 2,540 Casino cash: $12738	I use a Tom Tom for both Europe and USA and i can't fault it. It is easy to use and i'd have another one.

05-02-2010, 12:36 PM	#6
danp S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 177 Casino cash: $6280	I have a TomTom 720 - I find it brilliant. That looks a good deal, this site usually has the best on offer: http://www.satnav-discounts.co.uk/to...tom_go_x30.htm IMHO don't really need the IQ routes and ALG, and I don't find the hands free much good .. so you could just get an XL .. but it's barely any cheaper at the moment (I got my Dad an XL with Europe maps for £109 before Christmas)

05-02-2010, 12:51 PM	#7
Fasteddie S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 202 Casino cash: $1434	I use a Garmin, directions are good, however I dislike it when it diverts around a problem but then when you get there you have to refresh the route in case the problem has gone way and the original route is now free. Why can't it know this, not sure if any do this but I'd buy one if it did. Mine has UK maps but does have major EU roads, enough to get me to the ring.

05-02-2010, 12:59 PM	#8
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I use Syrius and Strabo (Syrius is better piece of kit as good battery life)