Which sat nav unit to choose ?

Vizbox · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 29

Hi guys.

I'm about to buy an all in one sat nav car unit.

I'd like some advice on which one (or better option) to go for.

I would like either the Tomtom go 510 or the Garmin Nuvi 300.

The cheapest I have found the tomtom for is £340. And the cheapest for the Garmin is £252.

Is the 7 digit post-code function a lot better than 5 digit ?

I will only be using in the UK.

Does the glare on screen affect either of these ? Is is it possible to prevent if it does ?

I use a heated front screen, from reading here I'm sure both of these are ok with this ?

Is either unit more prone to software problems ?

I also read that the Garmin has a bit of lag on screen, has this been fixed yet ?

If buy one or the other what are the latest map versions I should look for ? And are future map updates simple to do ?

Many thanks in advance ! Confused

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RICKT · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 84

I would say TOM TOM.. best on the market in my opinion..

I have got a 510 -- (had a Go 300 before)

The 510 has a great screen and easy to use on the move '-)

Post code funcation perfect... post codes are 7 digits..?? do you mean for the new london type.. if so not tried it??

Cheers

alix776 · Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:33 pm Post subject:

personally id got for the nuvi over the 510 as it seams a to have more features and also the nuvi is a smaller form factor than the go510.

and the nuvi has no hands free kit
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Vizbox · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 29

RICKT · Regular Visitor Joined: Jan 11, 2006 Posts: 84

not used buddies.. but read its a PLUS service so will more than likely be a rip off...

the 7 digit postcode search is good... postcode and than have the option to put in house number for real DOOR-TO-DOOR

Cheers

Vizbox · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 29

OK, I think i've decided to go for the Nuvi 300.

Can anybody confirm whether it has 5 or 7 digit poscode search please.
Comet suggests it has 5. Where I saw on an ebay shop that they sell the Nuvi 300 version 8 with a seven digit post code search Confused

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alix776 · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject:

as far as im aware the nuvi range has full seven digit postcodes
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portman · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject:

Nuvi 7 digit. Have you considered the C510D(deluxe) for £300 from Halfords, comes with european maps and traffic module(free traffic info, can re-route you automatically), useful.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10151&storeId=10001&productId=240303&categoryId=33962&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=33962&crumb=31468&varient=&CarSelectorCatalogId=&CarSelectorGroupId=
Satellite Navigation Garmin StreetPilot C510D from Halfords Price £299.99

http://www.garmin.com/traffic/
Garmin: Traffic

Vizbox · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jul 18, 2005 Posts: 29

Hi Portman

Is this unit much different to the nuvi in the navigation terms ?

I won't be using it very much, and wouldn't use the european maps in the foreseable future.
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