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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:52 pm    Post subject: New SatNav Reccomendation Reply with quote

My mum's after a new SatNav. SHe's previously had a Garmin so knows how they work so Garmin would be preferred.

She doesn't have a smartphone and will only be doing UK driving. What would people recommend? Most of what I can find has all the bells and whistles like traffic and weather etc but she wouldn't be able to use them...

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would say traffic is a must these days. Without it you could drive straight into problems. But, without a phone you have no traffic

I haven't looked for ages but the next decision is 5" to 8", what size screen is best for older eyesight

I agree with Garmin though as TT seem to be pulling out
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

As an 'older' driver, also with experience of Garmin, I would suggest one of their DriveSmart D range. I managed to get one earlier this year, from Amazon Germany for under £200, in 7" size, which gives excellent traffic data - and does not need a 'phone.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

https://www.garmin.com/en-GB/p/666926/pn/010-02037-32

Garmin DriveSmart™ 55 & Live Traffic
U.K. and Ireland

PART NUMBER 010-02037-32

On offer from Garmin at £119.99

AFAICS, only the 5.5" is UK only.[/url]
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

From the description you need the Garmin Drive app for traffic so a phone is needed, which I suspect is the same for all models ?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks all,

Will take a look and see what's most suited.

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