| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
zzr1200
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 205
Location: Gloucestershire
|
 Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:00 pm Post subject: TomTom RDS traffic receiver. |
 |
|
I've just bought a Classic XXL to replace my 720 that is used solely in the 'Sunday car' as I'm part of a car club and need itinerary planning.
During the week I use the TT Iphone app with HD traffic which is excellent.
Is the RDS traffic receiver that fits into the Classic XXL any good? I don't expect the same level of detail as the HD traffic but is it worthwhile. Also, does it work on the continent?
£27 isn't expensive but if it is useless, I'd rather buy 1/3 tank of fuel for the V8!
Thanks |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
dhn
Frequent Visitor
![]()
Joined: Oct 08, 2007
Posts: 2544
Location: Toronto CANADA
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
It will work in every country if it is the model with the plastic 'egg' in the cord.
_________________
David |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
zzr1200
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 205
Location: Gloucestershire
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 8:20 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| dhn wrote: | | It will work in every country if it is the model with the plastic 'egg' in the cord. |
That's the one. Does it work well?
Thanks. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dhn
Frequent Visitor
![]()
Joined: Oct 08, 2007
Posts: 2544
Location: Toronto CANADA
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 10:32 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| zzr1200 wrote: | | dhn wrote: | | It will work in every country if it is the model with the plastic 'egg' in the cord. |
That's the one. Does it work well?
Thanks. |
Compared to what? To LIVE Traffic? No.
Better than nothing? YES.
_________________
David |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Quote: | | need itinerary planning |
| Quote: | | During the week I use the TT Iphone app with HD traffic which is excellent |
Does the iPhone app not have itinerary planning?
Doesn't the 720 also have it? How do I create a route with several stops? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
zzr1200
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 205
Location: Gloucestershire
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:09 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| PaulB2005 wrote: | | Quote: | | need itinerary planning |
| Quote: | | During the week I use the TT Iphone app with HD traffic which is excellent |
Does the iPhone app not have itinerary planning?
Doesn't the 720 also have it? How do I create a route with several stops? |
Iphone has max of five stops and that isn't enough for my car club routes avoiding all motorways and dual carriageways.
We use Tyre to plan the routes and then we all upload them to our TT's.
The 720 has very old maps and it was cheaper to buy a new XXL and then sell my 720 than it was to upgrade the maps on to my 720.
I never use the other features that the 720 has over the XXL (Bluetooth, etc) so I've got a bigger screen and new hardware cheaper than the map upgrade. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| zzr1200 wrote: | | PaulB2005 wrote: | | Quote: | | need itinerary planning |
| Quote: | | During the week I use the TT Iphone app with HD traffic which is excellent |
Does the iPhone app not have itinerary planning?
Doesn't the 720 also have it? How do I create a route with several stops? |
Iphone has max of five stops and that isn't enough for my car club routes avoiding all motorways and dual carriageways.
We use Tyre to plan the routes and then we all upload them to our TT's.
The 720 has very old maps and it was cheaper to buy a new XXL and then sell my 720 than it was to upgrade the maps on to my 720.
I never use the other features that the 720 has over the XXL (Bluetooth, etc) so I've got a bigger screen and new hardware cheaper than the map upgrade. |
Ah. Gotcha......  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
zzr1200
Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 05, 2005
Posts: 205
Location: Gloucestershire
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:59 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Put the TT iphone app against the XXL for routing speed this evening.
Can I just say don't do it? It's embarrassing for the PND. The iphone was circa 10 seconds (maybe less) and the XXL was the best part of a minute to the champagne region in France from my home.
All I can say is, don't deviate from the planned route, you really don't want the PND to re-route. It's amazing how quickly you forget because it seemed reasonably quick when I was using the 720 all the time prior to the iphone app. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
![]() Posted: Today Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising |
|
|
We see you’re using an ad-blocker. We’re fine with that and won’t stop you visiting the site.
Have you considered making a donation towards website running costs?. Or you could disable your ad-blocker for this site. We think you’ll find our adverts are not overbearing!
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Forum FAQ
Search
Usergroups
Profile
Log in for private messages
Log in
