Tom Tom for iphone Vs Tom Tom Unit

[Al_G]

Hey!

I'm in desperate need of a sat nav unit

Noticed theres a few Tom Tom deals on over the bank holiday weekend (namely halfrauds lol).

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_728451_langId_-1_categoryId_165685

I'm not against getting the Tom Tom iphone app but I'm not sure if it would be more suitable getting an actual Tom Tom sat nav unit...

I currently dont have iphone cradle and my car headunit has no bluetooth/iphone aux connectivity...

Any thoughts as to which would be the better buy?

All thoughts and opinions welcome

Sorry if I've posted this in the wrong forum...

Cheers
Alex

 

[tyranical]

Why would you need bluetooth/iphone connectivity in your car? You only need a cradle and the app and if your iphone's JB'ed you can get it for free lol.

 

[ForceIndia]

The speaker on the iphone isn't loud enough imo compared to a dedicated nav unit.

 

[tyranical]

Have you got a stupid exhaust? I find it perfectly suitable tbh, I don't have tomtom though to be fair, i've got copilot.

 

[ForceIndia]

In my car, yes. In the wife's rover, no, and imo it's still not loud enough.

 

[AK]

Co-pilot £27 - done.

 

[tyranical]

If your jailbroken you can get things to increase max volume, not sure if thats any help

 

[Adam]

To get the "best" out of the iPhone TomTom App then you need to get the TomTom Car Kit as well, IMO of course. With that you get a better GPS signal (proven) and hands free calling. It it also alot louder with its own speaker so you can hear the instructions alot better.

Price, App is £54.99 and the car kit is £99.

The app itself is just the same as a stand alone unit, I have used both.

 

[Tom]

I cant see any reason why any decent driver with a sense of direction would need a dedicated unit. Theres no need to have a Sat-nav on all the time.

Co-Pilot does the job for me, i use it 1-2 times a month. However i do have a alpine HU with iPhone throughput so the instructions are routed through that. (And a separate BT car kit, installed)

For £25 its a bargain. Much better value over the £60 TT software.

 

[TimR26]

I use Copilot never had any issues with it bargain for £27.