GPS FORUM

>
>
> Hi
>
> Any advice on which in-car GPS navigation system is best (in UK)?
>
> I need:
> - Point A to point B route-finding (accurately)
> - Heavy traffic alerts (and alternative route suggestions?)
>
> - Accurate maps (I only need UK)
> - Intuitive interface (including address finding by postcode,
> obviously)
>
>
> Also desireable (in order of priority) would be:
> - Being POCKET SIZED - (so that when removing the device from
> the car it is easy to carry)
> - Portable (Battery powered) so you can use it on foot??
> - Also a fairly big screen (for easy reading)
> - Ability to dim screen at night
> - Being able to see points of interest on the maps (including
> contours??)
> - Easy-to-use zooming in and out to see how you are progressing
> - Ability to download software/updates (e.g. using my PC and a USB
> port?)
>
> - OPTIONAL:
> Ideally I shall also need to be able to use my mobile phone with it
> (currently a SonyEricsson P910i - which has bluetooth).
>
> Obviously there needs to be a good way to hide it/take it out
> of the car in case it gets stolen.
>
> - Any advice?
>
> Budget:
> GBP 200-300 ??
>
> Makes & models I am considering:
>
> Garmin (e.g. Nuvi 610T + Traffic Module GTM 21?)
> TomTom (GO 910 ?)
> Sony (NV U50T Smart Sat Nav System / NV U70T ?)
> Magellan ??
>
>

>
> Hi
>
> Any advice on which in-car GPS navigation system is best (in UK)?
>
> I need:
> - Point A to point B route-finding (accurately)
> - Heavy traffic alerts (and alternative route suggestions?)
>
> - Accurate maps (I only need UK)
> - Intuitive interface (including address finding by postcode,
> obviously)

> Garmin (e.g. Nuvi 610T + Traffic Module GTM 21?)

> ship wrote:
>
> > Hi
>
> > Any advice on which in-car GPS navigation system is best (in UK)?
>
> > I need:
> > - Point A to point B route-finding (accurately)
> > - Heavy traffic alerts (and alternative route suggestions?)
>
> > - Accurate maps (I only need UK)
> > - Intuitive interface (including address finding by postcode,
> > obviously)
>
> Any TomTom will do, the latest maps are good and the simple touch screen
> controls are very easy to use. If you really need all the bells and
> whistles and are prepared to pay for them then the 910 is as good as it
> gets.
>
> This months Which? has a complete review of 20 of the latest GPS units
> and TomTom took all the Best buy awards.

>e.g. ALL these units were awarded BEST BUY (!!):

> ship wrote in message
> news:1172497279.676040.186870@a75g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>
>> e.g. ALL these units were awarded BEST BUY (!!):
>
>
>
>> Has Which? sold their sole to the Devil?
>
>
> No, but the halibut is looking a bit iffy.
>
> IME, when reading Which for things I know about , they are indifferent at
> best, so I see no reason why this should be any different for anything else
> they review.

> Tumbleweed wrote:
>> ship wrote in message
>> news:1172497279.676040.186870@a75g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>>
>>> e.g. ALL these units were awarded BEST BUY (!!):
>>
>>
>>
>>> Has Which? sold their sole to the Devil?
>>
>>
>> No, but the halibut is looking a bit iffy.
>>
>> IME, when reading Which for things I know about , they are indifferent at
>> best, so I see no reason why this should be any different for anything
>> else they review.
>
> Which 20 GPS units units have you reviewed. Fancy repeating the essays on
> each one on this newsgroup so we can all benefit from your knowledge?
>