Which SatNav?

[Rutkowski]

Have found my TomTom brilliant, both here and abroad. It's a few years old, not the latest HD type.

In Rutty's case I think it must be user error.

and i don't think you ever used it often enough to have an opinion.

:gayfight:

[danp]

Have found my TomTom brilliant, both here and abroad. It's a few years old, not the latest HD type.

In Rutty's case I think it must be user error.

[Rutkowski]

I used tomtom last month to travel from UK to 13 cities in Europe. The unit got me there everytime (In a Lexus LS not the CSL :hahaha

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=tomtom+xxl+540tm&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7064215274941048638&sa=X&ei=nSD7TZKPFIrGvQOj5J21Aw&ved=0CCwQ8wIwAQ

Locations:

1. Brussels
2. Germany (Nurburgring)
3. Prague
4. Vienna
5. Venice
6. Milan
7. Zurich
8. Geneva
9. Menton
10. Marseille
11. Barcelona
12. Bordeaux
13. Paris

I had the latest Western Europe map.

I also used Aura on my mobile whilst in these cities to navigate whilst on foot and sometimes in the car. Its was flawless.

i have also did all updates etc. and i.e. London - how many times the satnav tried to guide me through a dead end road or asked me to be in a left lane and then shows me a right turn on round about and countless other similar incidents. Yes, there are days that it guides me flawlessly but when it gets it wrong, it does big time like on my Euro trip. I drove on new roads (about 3 years old) and it totally got confused. On new motorways, i used paper map to navigate. USELESS as is the HD trafic service. Waste of money. Waste of time.

[alexk]

I just know the roads :thumbs:

[Rutkowski]

You do that :smt024 :thumbs: just make sure it's a little bit more constructive then your post on here :hahaha:

:hahaha: :hahaha: :hahaha:

Say it like you mean it Rutkowski! You know you've scared off all TomTom users from this tread now :hahaha: :thumbs:
What Garmin models we got then chaps? What one am I going for? I want camera notification so I know when to wave

i meant every word i said... tomtom = useless

[karbonkid]

Alex, I got these http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...Z1STY414YDCJ8Afor all our vans , and for the CSL , not a new model but they do the job ....simple :thumbs:

Cheers Dunc, better be good just ordered 3 of these fookers :hahaha: :thumbs:

[digi]

I used tomtom last month to travel from UK to 13 cities in Europe. The unit got me there everytime (In a Lexus LS not the CSL :hahaha

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=tomtom+xxl+540tm&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=7064215274941048638&sa=X&ei=nSD7TZKPFIrGvQOj5J21Aw&ved=0CCwQ8wIwAQ

Locations:

1. Brussels
2. Germany (Nurburgring)
3. Prague
4. Vienna
5. Venice
6. Milan
7. Zurich
8. Geneva
9. Menton
10. Marseille
11. Barcelona
12. Bordeaux
13. Paris

I had the latest Western Europe map.

I also used Aura on my mobile whilst in these cities to navigate whilst on foot and sometimes in the car. Its was flawless.

It did get a little confusing when the motorway exits had sub exits and the instructions really got confusing, but I just need to double check the signs to avoid confusion.

Hope this helps in your decision.

Oh, the unit was purchased in the states with the US map, but I re flashed it with the Western Europe maps.

P.S. The tomtom unit did inform me of traffic jams and alternative routes, not perfect as I still managed to get into a jam in France due to an overturned vehicle on my way to the eurotunnel.

[DuncanR]

Say it like you mean it Rutkowski! You know you've scared off all TomTom users from this tread now :hahaha: :thumbs:
What Garmin models we got then chaps? What one am I going for? I want camera notification so I know when to wave

Alex, I got these http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...Z1STY414YDCJ8Afor all our vans , and for the CSL , not a new model but they do the job ....simple :thumbs:

[karbonkid]

Say it like you mean it Rutkowski! You know you've scared off all TomTom users from this tread now :hahaha: :thumbs:
What Garmin models we got then chaps? What one am I going for? I want camera notification so I know when to wave

[mattCSLnut]

:hahaha: suffice to what i say.... i will write tomtom HQ a letter.

You do that :smt024 :thumbs: just make sure it's a little bit more constructive then your post on here :hahaha:

[Rutkowski]

:smt056 there, there :hahaha:

:hahaha: suffice to what i say.... i will write tomtom HQ a letter.

[mattCSLnut]

I'd advise that you stay always give Garmin preference over TomTom. I'm on a second satnav unit and each one seems to be a complete waste of money.

I've just come back from my Euro trip and i had nothing but problems with tomtom. A few months old unit with at least 3 year old maps (i did updates and paid for extra services on it) crap touch screen sensitivity and long distance route planning - also crap.

I will never, ever buy tomtom again.

:smt056 there, there :hahaha:

[Rutkowski]

I'd advise that you always give Garmin preference over TomTom. I'm on a second satnav unit and each one seems to be a complete waste of money.

I've just come back from my Euro trip and i had nothing but problems with tomtom. A few months old unit with at least 3 year old maps (i did updates and paid for extra services on it) crap touch screen sensitivity and long distance route planning - also crap.

I will never, ever buy tomtom again.

[karbonkid]

Cheers all. iPhone I have but I'd prefer phone & Nav to be kept separate. I like the sound of the Garmin, so Garmin it may be! Nice V-Max extra too. :thumbs:

[shimmy]

I have got a couple of Snoopers. Strato which is a bit plasticy and rubbish battery life, but the Syrius is superb, solid and last hours.

Both been superseded but worth looking at the new ones.

I like the idea of IPhone for sat nav, data logger, phone, email, Internet, porn, shopping, credit card, banking, ...................................