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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 7:52 pm Post subject: What Sat Nav? |
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My daughters' birthday is coming up soon and she wants me to give her cash to go towards an all-in-one sat nav system.
She intends spending around £150. What's the consensus of opinion amongst you guys as to what she should go for even at a slightly higher price range?
She only needs uk maps installed. |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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for ease of use a ttone _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
device Lumia 950 xl |
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RQ Regular Visitor

Joined: Apr 08, 2006 Posts: 240 Location: Clevedon
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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I'm a little biased but I think a TTone is a good call.
The only thing against any TT is the oft quoted lousy Customer Service - but I am a lucky one and have had neither hardware or software problems with the units. _________________ RQ
TT1v3 6.560 1713 UK&NI 660.1199
TTG700 6.520 1387 MoWE 660.1219 |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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TomTom One for ease of use within cost, or consider the Navman F30 with the T1 traffic receiver as it works just as well as a sat nav but the traffic reception is much better - Mike |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:11 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for your input. I too am a bit concerned about customer dis-service by TT so will give her the feedback.
Thanks again |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:32 am Post subject: |
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I've just received an e.mail from her asking about the AA's Navigator Vive. It's £150 and purports to do everything that she wants.
Can anyone tell me if there is anything known in its detriment?
Thanks |
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Darren Frequent Visitor

Joined: 11/07/2002 14:36:40 Posts: 23848 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 8:51 am Post subject: |
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It's pretty poor so I couldn't recommend it (the AA unit). Go for the ONE, definitely the best in that price bracket and TomTom's support isn't anywhere near as bad as some suggest. If it fails within the first year your retailer is the one legally obliged to handle warranty issues anyway. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 9:26 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Darren. Just as I suspected. |
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paulc1976 Occasional Visitor

Joined: Aug 27, 2004 Posts: 30
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Wait till this weekend, retailers ususally discount satnavs during Bank Holiday Weekends, I got my hands on a Tomtom One GB for £149.99 with a free case worth £20 from comet, go through Quidco for another fiver off.
Free delivery takes 5 days but is worth it. Prices can be found here: http://www.best-satnav-deals.co.uk/ these can drop up to £30 during bank holidays, they did on the last one & at easter so keep your eyes peeled & you can save a few £'s. |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 10:50 am Post subject: |
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Great Shout Paul. Her Birthday's not til mid July but bought this weekend would save a her a few quid.
Cheers |
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paulc1976 Occasional Visitor

Joined: Aug 27, 2004 Posts: 30
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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I've just had a look at the prices and ebuyer seems to be one of the cheapest if you select Super saver delivery which is free, then go through Google checkout when checking out knocks off a tenner (you need to sign up for this) so you'd get the Tomtom One GB for £134.99 delivered, or if you want the case as well Comet are back down to £149.99 with the case in free
Ebuyer link http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/116142#bundles |
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topref Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Sep 08, 2005 Posts: 353 Location: Carmarthenshire
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 12:28 am Post subject: |
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Thanks again Paul - very helpful. |
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