Cheap GPS - any good?

tropdevin · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 15, 2006 Posts: 9

I keep seeing adverts for these GPS, which seem to sell cheaply even though postage is high. Does anyone know if they are value for money? Or are they a scam?

Alan

Darren · Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject:

probably not a scam but you'll be getting a basic WinCE based GPS device with unknown software that is likely not legit.

If you want to load alternative software then they may be worth buying but if you want a decent PND I'd spend your money on something better known.
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tropdevin · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 15, 2006 Posts: 9

Thanks Darren - that makes sense.

Alan

Pocketgps · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 3:40 am Post subject:

For a cheap unit have a look HERE

Saw it when flicking through the sat channels a few days ago.

Mr_T · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 7:49 am Post subject:

£80..... and unfortunately it is now sold-out.
Have a look on Amazon.co.uk, they have a Binatone unit and an Acer unit at under £70 (just by a penny).
If you are happy with a used unit, amazon has plenty at lower prices too, but remember that these will probably have older maps and no manufacturer garantee, however it could be a better known brand of unit and with more functions than just "the cheapest".
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Darren · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 8:36 am Post subject:

Given you can often get TomTom ONE's and Garmin's base Nuvi for £100 or thereabouts any of these unknown or lesser known brands are a false economy in my opinion.
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Pocketgps · Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:14 pm Post subject:

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