Sat Nav

[chevin]

Thanks for that Jeeps I'll start looking for a deal. Merry Christmas everyone!

 

My model is the Tom Tom One XL and like many, it can be plugged into your computer for up-dating.

[Jim Roper]

So, which is the best one for the UK(what's left of it). Size instead of maps for other countires! I don't do foreign!

Is it possible to put the SatNav screen on a laptop?

[Davy Holt]

So, which is the best one for the UK(what's left of it). Size instead of maps for other countires! I don't do foreign!

 

I cant fault the TomTom One XL

 

Is it possible to put the SatNav screen on a laptop?

 

yup it connects to yer PC to download updates, but if you want to use you lappy for navigating get Microsoft Autoroute. One package comes complete with a USB GPS reciever.

[Jim Roper]

No mention of Camera warnings!

 

I was told that the police have to notify the position of the mobile speed cameras a week or so in advance and Road Angel, for example, updates your system to warn you. Does this happen?

[Orca]

No mention of Camera warnings!

 

I was told that the police have to notify the position of the mobile speed cameras a week or so in advance and Road Angel, for example, updates your system to warn you. Does this happen?

 

I get a weekly download updating on the position of the speed cameras, it was an extra but I think off hand it cost £19 a year for the subscription

 

 

woops forgot Orca was logged in

Edited December 25, 2007 by Orca

[RobStubbs]

I too use a tom tom go - the 710 model I think. Covers most of the world and had no problems with it in the UK, France, Belgium or Holland - where it got me to the door first time.

 

Rob.

[Newt]

I know it will not apply to auto drivers but for those who have larger vehicles, how available are units that allow picking a route that is suited to large trucks?

 

We recently bought a sat nav unit (our first) and that was something we required. Works fine.

[Andrew Boyd]

I have used several makes over the last year or so. The worst was made by a German company ( can't remember their name ), the best Tom Tom.

 

You'll find that all makes have problems within central London, the councils change the traffic flow prority, shutting off the end of some streets so you do end up in a dead end now and again. However, since using Sat Nav's our London rep's save 45 mins plus per day.

[Jeff S]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I should be receiving a TomTom XL Europe in a few days.

 

Happy New Year

[Puzzled]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts. I should be receiving a TomTom XL Europe in a few days.

 

Happy New Year

Got one of these today Jeff, looks pretty good and easy to use.

 

Have fun with yours!