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andyfr
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 Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:19 am Post subject: Refurbished 520 or new 530? |
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I have finally decided to move away from the outdated PDA version and get a PND. I have been looking around and I can get either a refurbished 520 or for an extra £70 a new 530.
Which to go for?
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If the difference is only £70 I'd be tempted to go with the 530.
Having said that, so long as the refurb comes with the map guarantee or a map update voucher (TomTom Official refurbs do) then it will have a warranty and you can update free to v8. This will make it functionally identical to the 530 and you pocket £70.
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| I'm quite tempted to get the 530 for the extra as it comes with the traffic module. I know they don't work that well but I could sell it on eBay to get back some of the extra. |
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| andyfr wrote: | | I'm quite tempted to get the 530 for the extra as it comes with the traffic module. I know they don't work that well but I could sell it on eBay to get back some of the extra. |
Ah yes, you never mentioned that! If the 530 is a 530T and the 520 isn't then yes, get the 530. The TMC module is £40's worth and so the price differential is small enough that it makes the newer model the better value.
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| Went and got the 530T at lunchtime. Not a bad deal from Halfords at £195.73 including a £20 gift voucher. It's strange that the model without traffic is more expensive! |
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Not for Halfords it isn't 
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