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LastGarrison

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2013

• #1

Anyone recommended a reasonably priced half decent one?

Currently got an old Binatone one (got given it so can't really complain) but it is a pain in the arse. The instructions are confusing and doesn't always give you enough advance warning.

Don't travel far on a day to day basis so don't need a shit hot one just one that does the job.

 

sw88

Chief Commentator!

• Feb 24, 2013

• #2

I use Navman sat nav or google maps on my phone if i dont have that on me.

Both get me to where I need to get to.

Only problem is not being able to update the Navman software. Dont use it enough to want to fork out to pay for updates.

 

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Macca

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2013

• #3

I find them distracting so prefer good old fashioned preparation and sign reading

 

Nick

Administrator

• Feb 24, 2013

• #4

What phone have you got? I just use Waze (free) and it has traffic built in

 

LastGarrison

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2013

• #5

Macca said:

I find them distracting so prefer good old fashioned preparation and sign reading

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Fuck that.

Nick - A Nokia 610 but don't think I fancy it on my phone.

Just wanted something that does the job with no fucking about and that ain't gonna set me back the best part of 200 bills.

 

Nick

Administrator

• Feb 24, 2013

• #6

I have one of these in my glove box as a backup. Does what it says on the tin but isn't majorly fancy!

 

Marty

Well-Known Member

• Feb 24, 2013

• #7

It has to be Tomtom, use to have one for work, also used Binatone, Garmin & some other one I can't remember the name off. Tomtom was so much better, just from basic menu lay out, to the speed of connection.

 

Disorganised1

New Member

• Feb 26, 2013

• #8

I have a Mio that I'm very happy with

 

Houchens Head

Fairly well known member from Malvern

• Feb 26, 2013

• #9

I get the missus to run in front of the ol' jalopy with a red flag. If she falls down a hole, I know I have to turn around and go another way!

 

Houchens Head

Fairly well known member from Malvern

• Feb 26, 2013

• #10

Seriously, I used to call these things "Prat-Navs" because I just couldn't believe people needed a satellite driven, hand sized computer thingy to get around! HOWEVER......... I bent to pressure, and treated myself to one a few years ago - a Garmin - and have to admit, I was converted. They're brilliant. The only thing is, mine now just gathers dust in my glove box coz I know this island like the back of my hand and only travel to Cov when I go to the mainland. Ah well. It helps if I have to drive around London. (It covers the whole of Europe as well, should I ever get itchy feet!)

 

Plymouth Sky Blue

New Member

• Mar 7, 2013

• #11

It has to be tomtom for me, have had a couple stand alone units in the past, but now I've got the Western Europe maps installed on my phone, cost about £40 at the time which was a whole lot cheaper than the stand alone units!!!!

 

Astute

Well-Known Member

• Mar 8, 2013

• #12

Navfree is the best one I have found for an android phone without needing a data connection......and is free to download as well. You just need to download whichever countries you will be travelling through if you are to use it through europe. Can also choose to miss toll roads.

 

sky_blue_up_north

Well-Known Member

• Mar 8, 2013

• #13

Got a Garmin with traffic alerts, also does handfree for my phone via Bluetooth would not be without it. Think some of the newer models now come with lifetime map updates, normally cost about £50.

 

olderskyblue

Well-Known Member

• Mar 8, 2013

• #14

A friend of mine uses co-pilot on his phone, and thinks it's great. Reasonably low cost too I think.

Mentioned it to my son, and he also uses it on his phone, and likes it a lot. Although he has just installed a fancy radio/CD/big screen thingy in his car (about £200 ish I think) that connects to his phone via bluetooth and shows all his apps etc, which he can control from this screen, or the buttons on his steering column. So, he has all his music, his apps, Satnav all working from this, and loves it. And, when he changes his car, this will change with it.