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Roy124
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 8:07 pm    Post subject: Garmin Smartphone Link Reply with quote

I couldn't find any info on search.

What experience have you had using the Smartphone Link on SatNav such as the 3598?

At the moment I don't have Apple or Android and wonder whether it would be worth buying an Android phone.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 5:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are a few posts about smartlink and we were posting about it quite recently.

I personally don't think it's worth the expense of getting a phone specifically for it but if you are considering getting a new phone anyway.

I'm still of the opinion that the TA cable Inrix traffic is better.
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PostPosted: Mon Apr 11, 2016 8:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kremmen, thank you, as a very low usage mobile user I will save my £50.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 12, 2016 1:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I find it worth while because I don't get great HD receiption everywhere I regularly travel - but if you do then I would guess the lead is a simple and reliable fit and forget solution

However if you don't have HD traffic built in to your unit, but it is compatible with SmartLink then £50 on a phone may be cheaper than a new HD cable and serve other purposes

SmartLink is in my opinion great on the **97 and **98 series Nuvis, broken on the NuviCam and the latest DriveSmart series - but Garmin will not admit to it and just keep suggesting I return my units
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got a good offer on a smart phone, far superior to the Nokia/Win OS, works well with Garmin and pleasantly pleased with the low data usage. We don't use the car every day but still manage 1200 miles/month.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Keep us informed about your Smartlink traffic accuracy.
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