which GPS after i3

pgatens · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 10

Hi All,
Been using the i3 on my motorcycle for a few months and have got nothing but praise for this little marvel. I'm planning trips to europe and what to make use of a GPS.

The question is, do i upgrade the maps on the i3 or is it better to put the money into a Quest or StreetPilot III which come with the maps? Will the Quest or StreetPiliot III be as good as the the little i3?

Having the ability to pre plan the route on a PC would be a big advantage too.

Cheers

Paul
hertford

Lester_Burnham · Frequent Visitor Joined: Oct 17, 2005 Posts: 618

Personally, I'd get (out of the current models) a TomTom One.

bumpkin · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:37 pm Post subject:

Quest and StreetPilot III don't have proximity alerts or 3D mapping if either of those features are of use to you. They do offer route planning on the PC though. The Quest II has proximity alerts and for bike use is the one I'd go for although I've just seen the TomTom Rider for £305 inc VAT. Significantly cheaper than the Quest II, this is bound to be with UK mapping only, the version with European Mapping (Quest II comes with Europe) is either just out or due v. soon, hence the reduced price.

New Garmin Zumo will probably set a new standard for bike orientated GPS but you'll need a deep wallet.

Makes one realise what a great bit of kit the i3 is for the money.
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Chas
Garmin i3, Quest & StreetPilot 2720 with GTM10

pgatens · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 10

Cheers Bumkin
TT Rider keeps getting bad reviews regarding the PC hook up and route planning. That has put me off the rider. It also seems very large in size, compared to i3. which is just right on the bike.

I3 and Garmin maps seem very confussing, different options (and expensive). Whats the best buy?

Paul

Jamas · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 12:38 am Post subject:

portman · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 9:47 am Post subject:

The Quest 2 is £380 here.

http://www.blokesstuff.com/Product.aspx?Product=Garmin_Quest_2_UK/Europe_Pre-Loaded&ProductID=1140
Garmin Quest 2 UK/Europe Pre-Loaded

galaxy111 · Posted: Thu Jul 27, 2006 11:15 am Post subject: Garmin Zumo

mk_graham · Posted: Fri Jul 28, 2006 1:19 am Post subject:

All good solutions but why not just buy maps for the i3? 'Metroguide Europe v8' on ebay just £44 today. Use img2gps (freeware) to upload to a fresh budget sdcard - all done for under 60 smackeroos.

zumo is a beaut - but at £800???
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V7 PMD 1400 with Western Europe Maps gone (sold in local paper)
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TomTom Go 720 WE Maps (for sale)
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iPhone with Sygic Mobile Maps (Europe) - having problems

pgatens · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 09, 2006 Posts: 10

Thanks Mk_Graham,
I've just started reading about the i3, Metroguide and img2gps. How useable is it? I've read about problems on roundabouts and the voice prompt.

Looks like I better get a copy of metroguide from ebay, before they all go!

Cheers

Paul

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