Sat Navs..Are they worth getting?

[clio_Ben666]

Thinking of getting one for christmas??

Let me know your guys oppinions on it.

Ben

 

[S77CCP]

For 90% for your journeys you won't need SATNAV, but for the other 10% there worth every penny.

 

[clio_Ben666]

Im thinking of taking alot of journeys to wales and the south ,im not to up-to-date on the roads down there.

 

[S77CCP]

Then its worth it, i use mine for driving to friends in Belgium so its a life saver.

 

[JMR]

I've got a TomTom One, not the re-designed one, but the original.

Nice'n'slim. Looks good, fits easy and most of all, with this particular model you don't experience any problems getting the GPS signal. With inferior models the signal can be screwed up by the athermic (heat reflective) windscreen.

Its fast too. Like it.

 

[edde]

They have there advanatges and disadvanatges. WOrst thing is you get dedicated I cannot drive on my own to some places as I've forgoteen which was to go you follow what the stupid system says. Mines tried to send me all over to stupid [places up one way streets in the past.

I'd buy another though on reflection.

 

[DaveLiquid182]

Worth it in my opinion. They are good when you are going somewhere you havnt been before and some little chav has pulled the signpost down lol.
Wouldnt be without mine now

 

[christurbo]

Yes very,

In my line of work I couldnt live without it.

I have TomTom5 on my HP Ipaq PDA

 

[True Original]

so worth it, I got the original tom tom one too and installed the speed camera locations onto it... first few trips to unknow places and got me to slow down, so paid for its self in possable points and fines.

its soo handy when meeting people or picking them up or dropping them off.... just need a post code and ur done....

 

[Adamhodg]

Couldnt do without mine now!. Really are worth getting mate!. Type in a postcode and your off!. Tomtom seem to be the most popular, but ive got my dad a garmin i3 for christmas as he asked for one after seeing my sat nav in action.:approve:

 

[JMR]

Anyone got the latest TomTom map of Great Britain?

I drive over 'fields' when I'm on the A1 near the A1/M62/M1 link near Pontefract.

And my home road's not on the map too.:dapprove:

PM me if you can help me out, I've got TomTom One.

James

 

[UncleGrumpy]

I've got a TomTom One, not the re-designed one, but the original.

Nice'n'slim. Looks good, fits easy and most of all, with this particular model you don't experience any problems getting the GPS signal. With inferior models the signal can be screwed up by the athermic (heat reflective) windscreen.

Its fast too. Like it.

Same here, cant really see the point in spending more money, has loads of usefull features, typical example - when i took the car down to Rentech in June i got there early so when i was near i just got it to re-direct me to the nearest petrol station, then the nearest McDonalds, being from Bradford i dont know Portsmouth too well so it was worth its weight in gold that day. As has already been said most of the time you dont need it but when you are going somewhere you dont know its makes life so much easier. Just takes the stress out of going to places you dont know.

The womans got a fit voice as well

 

[lee_cup]

i really need one

 

[rory182]

my wee garmin i3 is great for £99, cant fault it.

Would be nice to have a touch screen but u pay more for that luxury.

 

[Chili Red]

I think they're worth it and I want one! I've seen the Tomtom one for £167 including delivery which is great. PC World are doing the Tomtom Go 910 for about £350 which I think is good value.

If I don't get one for Christmas (and I'm not expecting to!) I think I'll invest in one in the New Year, they're getting cheaper all the time.

 

[terribleclio]

definatly worth it. used mine loads going to new places. works a treat, I've got medion nav 4 or something on my pda and i've got tom tom 6 on my n73, just need to get the bluetooth reciever.

 

[djmode]

there definatly worth it because for the same price as a decent camera detector you can get a tom tom one! youi can get the latest camera database for £2 so jobs a good un! you get both things in one unit!

 

[Adams_16v]

i use tomtom 6 on my phone. woldnt be without it! perfect if your taking a bird out fo the first time and have to find her house, going for job interviews without worrying about getting lost, picking things up from folk, or just getting somewhere your unsure of.

they arent perfect but they are pretty good!

also helped us no end on the nurburgring trip!

 

[Rufstuf]

I think my wee Garmin i3 is great. Always gets me to where I want to go, never let me down. It's good for driving unknown roads fast too, coz you can see hairpins etc on the map before they arrive!

 

[Tyson-182]

Aren't Halfrauds doing 50% off all Tom Tom's and other Sat Nav's per their TV adverts? Certainly worth a look if this is still running? I recall today being the last day?

Tys.

 

[DaveLiquid182]

Anyone got the latest TomTom map of Great Britain?

I drive over 'fields' when I'm on the A1 near the A1/M62/M1 link near Pontefract.

And my home road's not on the map too.:dapprove:

PM me if you can help me out, I've got TomTom One.

James

Ive got the TomTom 910 and i have the same problem. My house isnt on it but both neighbours are

 

[Adams_16v]

halfords are doing 'up to 50%' which probably means 50% of their shittest one and 10% off the rest! lol

 

[Tyson-182]

^^ Lol. £269.95 for 510. Is that a good deal? Wouldn't mind one myself.

Tys.

 

[Chili Red]

halfords are doing 'up to 50%' which probably means 50% of their s**ttest one and 10% off the rest! lol

Yeah I was going to say that - the good ones are the same price they've been for ages - it's a bloody con!

 

[Timmay]

best satnav ive used - AA 2007 Road Map £3.99

 

[Adams_16v]

no good if ur stuck in a city center looking for a specific place tho is it with nowhere to stop

 

[Justin]

definately worth it, really handy when you go somewhere you havent been before

 

[S22 JGS]

awesome things - just dont get a cheapy. i use my tom tom for work stuff every day, never fails me

 

[ChrisPearson]

Got a tomtom go 300 could live without it i use it evrywhere i go bad thing is ill never know how to get around without one!

 

[clio__chris]

mine only gets used about 4/5 times a year for locating hotels and stuff

but for those times alone its more than worth it! nothing worse than getting the gf to try and navigate lol

 

[rory182]

always worth remembering dont leave it in sight in the car, boss got her window smashed today and tom tom one stolen.

chased the cnut, never caught him though.

mine always stays hidden when not in use.

 

[miltage2]

its helped me out alot! Not always spot on but saves pulling over and mulling over a map!