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edcamp Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Costa Blanca, Spain
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Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 7:17 pm Post subject: Pensioner needs help (and a zimmer frame)?. |
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Hi All. Have now spent over a week searching for the GPS that I would like.
My main criteria are; Good maps of Europe (Spain, France, Belgium & the u/k). Waypoints (Via's). Voice prompts (with street names?). Use in towns on foot (got lost in Valencia the other week). A good poi's database (with caravan sites?). A to B to C using secondary roads. Recalculate route (missed turns). Preferably pocket size ,similar to Nuvi 350. Route via waypoints reverse, not to important.
As I am retired I like to go out sight seeing when based at home so I think Via points would be handy. I also am going touring Europe for a couple of months but I like to keep off the main roads and visit interesting villages. Do you think the Nuvi 350 would be a good choice, or something else?. I would appreciate your replies as I am going round the bend searching. Thanks everyone. Ed. |
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Border_Collie Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Feb 01, 2006 Posts: 2543 Location: Rainham, Kent. England.
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Posted: Sat Mar 18, 2006 11:53 pm Post subject: |
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No knowledge of the Nuvi 350 but it says Quote: | The nuvi 350 automatically calculates the fastest route |
Only the fastest route? Better check whether you can choose shortest, cycling, walking route.
For the money you are thinking of investing I'd suggest you have a browse on the globalpositioningsystems site, where you may see a 'bundle' which would suit your requirements.
Check the unit you decide on has Serf Star III Chipset.
There is speculation that the existing TomTom Navigator 5 software will be updated to 6 around May of this year. It may be worth hanging on, although if you purchased 5 now you could be offered an 'update' at a reduced price. It happened with previous updates but of course, there is no guarantee they will do it again. _________________ Formerly known as Lost_Property
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portman Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:14 am Post subject: |
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I think from your post you have decided to get the 350, don't think you will be disappointed. Most other units are not nearly as neat as the 350.
The other option is a PDA but will involve swapping maps on to the memory card, not ideal. |
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portman Frequent Visitor
Joined: Nov 10, 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Dorset
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Just remembered, another option is the Garmin Quest 2, i guess the software maps etc are very similar to the 350 but may suit you better.
http://www.garmin.com/products/quest2/
Garmin: Quest 2
You may find it cheaper as probably less popular than 350. |
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highwayman212 Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 18, 2006 Posts: 32 Location: North West UK
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Posted: Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:34 pm Post subject: |
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One thing you might want to consider is if you want the unit to only be a navigation device. The Nuvi is predominatly a navigation device. A PDA with integrated GPS will give you more options e.g. if you are a walker OS mapping software is available. Just released is the mio A701 (see mitec clones forum) which adds the phone into the mix as well as integrated gps and therefore reduces the number of boxes to carry round (prob my next upgrade). A choice of navigation software is available supplied on SD card. It also means you are not tied to Garmin in the future (though this isnt nessesarily a bad thing). However they will likely require more setting up than a Nuvi or equivalent
What ever you choose good luck and in case you havent spotted comments elsewhere even the ring left by the sucker or the mount on your windscreen can be an invitation to lowlifes to break in to your car to try your glove box so a few simple precautions are prudent. _________________ Nokia 5800 XM
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edcamp Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 6 Location: Costa Blanca, Spain
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Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 5:31 pm Post subject: Thans All |
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Hi Folks. Thanks for the trouble of replying to my request. Having gone back to the drawing board and done more research I have decided on the 350. None of them are perfect for all my needs but this one seems to be nearest.
Thanks a lot. Ed camp :D |
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