Garmin vs TomTom, which is a better brand?

cpthk · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 24, 2005 Posts: 5

Garmin vs TomTom, which is a better brand?
TomTom is a so popular unit, but some people said Garmin is a more reliable brand. Which one should I go with?
Basiclly, I am comparing TomTom 910, Garmin nuvi 360, and Garmin streetpilot c550

Which one should I go with?
Thanks.

gpsn3wbie · Regular Visitor Joined: Apr 05, 2006 Posts: 176

IMO for ease of use the TomTom gets my vote. I always felt that Garmin units were a bit overcomplicated especially for people who have never had satnav before.

Scarecrow · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:51 am Post subject:

I bought a Nuvi 360 as my first Sat Nav unit, and I don't find it 'complicated', quite the reverse.

DavidHobbs · Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject:

In looking at your options, I would go with the 910. The widescreen, ease of use, BT, ipod compatibility, etc. All the features just add up to make it a great device. Plus, I always prefer the Tele Atlas maps when I can use them.

JustinL · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jun 11, 2006 Posts: 1

TBH what do you want from the device, I have heard that the new tomtom range are incredibly buggy, also do you really need all the addons such as IPOD connectivity going through a mono speaker...to me it's just a gimmick!

The new Garmin range are also BT, I have successfully paired both a blackberry and standard mobile to it. In the end of the day look at what you want from the unit. The Nuvi's screen for me is fine, when I am driving I only take the odd look at it, I'm far more reliant on the voice directions, really didn't need widescreen.

After much research I opted for the 310D and do not regret my purchase at all, just look at what you actually want the device for not the extra's that you may and may not use....then decide.

Pads · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 03, 2005 Posts: 29

I agree, the TT10 series are a disaster in terms of faults. I have opted for a Mio C710 whcih seems to combine most of my wants ... Fast, BT, and TMC integrated.

DavidHobbs · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 5:13 pm Post subject:

It appears there has been a firmware update for the x10 series that may help out. Here you go: http://www.clubtomtom.com/general/keep-it-going-strong%e2%80%a6/

mikealder · Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 6:40 pm Post subject:

Skippy

tonys66 · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 12:10 pm Post subject:

Red wine or white
Best thing to do is compaire devices on a web page then go and play with some and then chouse whitch one you perfer every one has a faverite and doing so will curse the other they all have good points and bad it all will depend on what you want from it mines a 910 was looking at a nav 750 with the traffic pack but was put off by it looking like wire hell so stayed with the 910 iv'e been lucky i think have hade no problems at all with mine as yet

pitstop · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:24 pm Post subject:

As a newbie to sat nav and not sure of what features I wanted I purchased my first one a couple of weeks ago, a TT910 because it had everything. That lasted a couple of days before I got a replacement - usual probs, poor mounting and screen freezing. The replacement had a much better mount but still had the freezing problem. I had downloaded and installed the supposed 'fix' software too. Fed up with having to include a safety pin in my TT travel bag (The wife labelled it my 'manbag') to reset it on a regular basis I demanded, and got, a full refund from PC world. There was another TT910 customer complaining of screen freeze at the same time!

I then went for a Garmin Nuvi 360. A much better piece of kit. A lot smaller and lighter and more portable than the TT910. The aquisition of satellites was better too - it picks up indoors and you can leave it in the door pocket and just listen to it. The speed cam locater is good - it tells you when you are approaching one and the give out a constant 'bing' only when you are exceeding the stated camera speed limit.

Overall, I would definately rate the Garmin 360 above the TT910 but the TT has a louder speaker (mainly due to its sheer size I suppose) and a 'nicer' looking screen.

Whatever you get, you do need them to work first and foremost and the TT just didn't for me.

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