Supe Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 Would like some advice on what sat nav to go for. I have been looking at the Navman S90i and the F10. The S90i is £190 iirc and the F10 is around £98. I have been told that Tom Tom is also good, but know nothing about these to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 TomTom or Garmin IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kazimodo Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Garmin customer service is second to none Roy (Kaz's hubby) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra61 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have a Garmin.Very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Garmin here. I opted for it over TomTom as they were slightly smaller (in general), supposedly have quicker re-calculation times (i.e. if you miss a turn). And one of the biggies was they do marine GPS, so if sailors are putting there faith/life in there hands, then getting me somewhere on good old terra firma shouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I got a sony one the other week and it is a hundred times better than my old one. I really do recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks, is there any specific model that is above the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 This is the one I've got http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3593400/Sony-NVU83-Sat-Nav/Product.html?cm_mmc=Froogle-_-Electronics-_-Sat+Nav-_-Sony%2BNVU83%2BSat%2BNav&source=5065&engine=froogle_electronics&keyword=Sony+NVU83+Sat+Nav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Garmin FTW. I can't fault it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Tom Tom better than Garmin IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Tom Tom better than Garmin IMO. Really?! TomTom has screwed me over several times both in the UK and Europe but Garmin hasn't put a foot wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Really?! TomTom has screwed me over several times both in the UK and Europe but Garmin hasn't put a foot wrong. I just find Garmin lacks some valuable features that the Tom Tom had and takes forever to find it's satellites. My Garmin has an FM traffic update thingy, that's neither use nor ornament. Maybe I have a basic Garmin unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 TomTom GO 720 ive got that, its great! esp with map share etc etc, basically free map updates! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 tom tom 720 europe here, very good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I just find Garmin lacks some valuable features that the Tom Tom had and takes forever to find it's satellites. My Garmin has an FM traffic update thingy, that's neither use nor ornament. Maybe I have a basic Garmin unit. I've got the 710 model (I think) and i've had none of those issues. I find the screen and GUI to be spot on and everything is quick to access. The satallites are quick to initialise on my unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastgtir Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Your best bet is to go in-store and see which one is best for you and easiest to use. I have got the tomtom go300 which has done me proud for the last 3 years with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I have a Garmin.Very good. Me too, really like mine. Not let me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Would like some advice on what sat nav to go for. I have been looking at the Navman S90i and the F10. The S90i is £190 iirc and the F10 is around £98. I have been told that Tom Tom is also good, but know nothing about these to be honest In my experience selling sat navs, and seeing them come back, I would forget navman. Go for tomtom or garmin, garmin being better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supe Posted February 29, 2008 Author Share Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks everyone, will probably be going out tomorrow, will have a good look around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 And one of the biggies was they do marine GPS, so if sailors are putting there faith/life in there hands, then getting me somewhere on good old terra firma shouldn't be a problem Thats a good way of looking at it. I prefer the Tom Tom stuff because I find the GUI's very easy to use, even with others are operating it. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 go garmin or tom tom, i have a garmin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I would go for a Tom-Tom as they are much quicker than the others at recalculating routes when needed - essential for when you're in built up areas etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 I must have a cr*p Garmin as they do seem very popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kazimodo Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 garmin! garmin! garmin!only once sent us into a field in france,otherwise grreat. kaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest banherc Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Garmin 610t is good, free travel info for life on unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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