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colliewollie Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject: to buy or not to buy |
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Hey all....I am wondering wither to take the plunge and advance into the ever growing 'new craze' that is GPS for your car. I am thinking of purchasing the 'Sony NV-U53G Navigation Unit' but does anyone know what else I need to buy along with this equipment and furthermore how do I download extra maps for other countries such as the USA??? I appreciate all the help I can get in regards to my purchase! |
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253 Lifetime Member
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Joined: Mar 05, 2007 Posts: 1058 Location: The green bit between the M40, M4 and M25.
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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Hi collie,
I am new here as well, but I read that Sony was pulling out of the SatNav business in UK and Europe.
Therefore I don't suppose there will be much support for the system.
I believe they are still going to sell them in USA and Asia.
You will get more comprehensive advice from the regulars here. _________________ Triumph Tbird 1700. And now a Bonnie T100. |
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john877 Lifetime Member
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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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My personal recommendation would be to go for a Tomtom or a Garmin .!!!
I think its important that you go to the shops and try them in the store or if you have a friend whom you could borrow one from to try out .
I believe the Sony has a slow processing unit which is really a big handicap for a sat nav .
You can pick up a Tomtom 520 or 720 for silly money at the moment as there is a new model coming out shortly |
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kieeee Banned
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:18 am Post subject: |
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whatever, go for Garmin |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 9:50 am Post subject: |
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kieeee wrote: | whatever, go for Garmin |
Purely down to personal preference. Look at as many as you can....
I an a TomTom user but have been road testing two Garmins for the last few weeks and wouldn't buy one if you paid me; but lots of other people must like them. |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 10:07 am Post subject: |
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As has been said, if your EU bases, forget Sony as they're abandoning the market.
Personally I would suggest you at least try and get demo's of Garmin and TomTom. Both are excellent and both very different in their implementations. I too favour TomTom but many others swear by Garmin. _________________ Darren Griffin |
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