Aldi Offer 15th March

Lockster

I wondered did anyone have any opions on the GPS below on offer in Aldi next week?

http://www.aldi.ie/images/data_product/11283958645e4022daeebc.pdf

jameshayes

it uses NAVTEQ maps which are used by microsoft flight sim and google maps etc. so it cant be that bad!!

200quid is a bargain

gary the great

Would be intrested in this myself

gary the great

This looks the biz, il probly get one. One problem though, it doesnt seem to have speed camera warning like the Tom Toms and others have. Would i be able to get some software to sort this out or something? I really need that as il be driving in the Uk and theres cameras everywhere?

thebman

I ran into this after typing the Aldi Sat Nav into Google:
http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=40321&whichpage=2

Basically this model was out a year ago bragging 7 digit post code capability and it didn't work. They offered to take back and fix it for customers that complained. Then there are some people mad at workshop for not fixing the problem and that's it.

Might want to see if anyone updates that forum before buying it. Probably won't matter much to Irish users given the post code system we use here.

---edit
BTW, I assume this allows you to update maps after buying it. My brother has a Garmin and gets map updates. Are there Sat Nav systems out there that don't let you update maps? I was on the NavCam/Navteq website (same website, different URL's) and if it is that detailed then it is perfect for what I want it for.

gary the great

Nobody seems to be replying on the gpspassion forum, anyone else know anything about this or a good active gps forum where i could find out a bit more about this unit incl. user reviews?

gary the great

Heres the link to the official website:

http://www.evesham.com/navcam/cms/navcam6400/overview.asp?e=11DB9A2F-F39E-4D5F-A4CC-A1B61E1A37EE

It says here it warns of speed cameras to. looks good but i had a look around the net and the 6200 (the older version) had a lot of problems which would make me nervous about buying. But theres none around that offer UK and Ireland at this price, so it seems like the best option.

Do these kind of offers usually sell out really quick? I wont get to an aldi till lunchtime.

1huge1

Ya these type of things sell very fast in aldi and lidl, ill be outside the one in childers in limerick a little past 8 to get mine

But I need to know if it updates roads 1st if not then I wont buy it
they say on http://www.evesham.com/navcam/cms/na...C-A1B61E1A37EE
that it gives you free speed camera updates for 6 months so I'm assuming it does get updated
thanks

JHMEG

The software on this is AA Navigator so there should be no problems updating maps.

We don't use postcodes here at all.

1huge1

thanks

Ill be there thursday morning for sure then

nodolan

Hi,

I've been searching for info about this all evening.

Does anyone know if this can be used 'off-road' so to speak. I'd like a handheld GPS for trekking but if this gadget can do both roads and tracks I'd buy it.

As for the software? AFAIK it's the latest version.

nodolan

I registered on the Evesham website (put a load of zeroes in for the serial).

This is what you get in the downloads:

Downloads

Subscription expires 12/09/2007 22:13:21
Guides
Nav-Cam 6400 Speed Cam Subscription Guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:32:25
Nav-Cam 6400 Speed Cam Database Update Guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 11:06:48
Nav-Cam 6400 Software quick start guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:40:22
Manuals
AA navigator software manual full
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:42:39
Updates
Nav-Cam 6400 - 6 month activation tool
exe, , posted 12/03/2007 11:05:49
Nav-Cam 6400 Update File
exe, , posted 12/03/2007 10:59:26


I'll post a link to rapidshare with the pdf files if anyone wants them but I think the links above will work anyhow.

gary the great

I need postal codes for the Uk, which would be the main reason il be getting it. Ill be doing a lot of driving over there. pparently there was a lot of problems with the older model with postcodes but if your just using it in ireland it shouldnt be a problem.

There was alos a lot of trouble with the battery in the older model, in that it took hours to charge and if it wasnt used for a few days the battery would go dead.

Other than that it seems ok, i reckon ill buy it anyway.

It also has spped cameras in the Uk - another essential for me

Thnaks for the links above - if anyone else finds out more about it let us know!

opus

nodolan wrote:

Hi,

I've been searching for info about this all evening.

Does anyone know if this can be used 'off-road' so to speak. I'd like a handheld GPS for trekking but if this gadget can do both roads and tracks I'd buy it.

Not sure how good those in-car devices are for outside use, I got the Aris one a few months back & while it works grand in the car, it looks a bit fragile to take on to the hills. As well, the battery life isn't great (on the Aris at least) and you can't just shove in new batteries if it runs out.

A friend of mine has an old Garmin model from a few years ago that has survived being dropped, being left for an hour on a cairn in the rain etc. No where near as fancy but does the job in conjunction with an OS map.

Having said that, I'd still be tempted by the Aldi one as it's a very good price.

nodolan

Well it appears that the speed cams think works well and the battery is now replaceable.

Thanks for that opus - I had a good look at the specs and it seems that I can use it in a map only mode which would suit me as I don't do long distance trekking - I'd mainly use it for geocaching and giving coordinates to Autoroute and Flickr etc.

Here's the RS link.


Specifications

Processor:
ARM920T - 400MHz
Memory:
32MB Nand Flash / 64MB SDRAM
Expansion Slot
SD/MMC up to 2GB
GPS:
Sirf Star III
Touch screen:
Resistive Type Touch Panel
Display:
3.5" 65K Colour TFT LCD, LED Backlight
Battery:
Internal Rechargeable Lithium Polymer1350mAh - 3-4 Hours Navigation
Dimensions:
92 x 20 x 75mm
Accessories supplied
Car Charger, Car Mount, SD Card, Backup CD, USB Sync Cable, Carry Pouch, AC Adapter, Stylus, 256MB SD Card (Pre-Loaded)

EyesOnly

dumb question but what do they mean by "Nav-Cam 6400 - 6 month activation tool" i take it is free Speed Cam updates for 6 months? or all updates i.e maps etc..?

mkennedy

what is aldi's policy re returning this if it turns out it doesn't suit you.

also, how do you actually update the mapping on it- do you need to connect it to a pc and download the update from the site thru' the pc.
(sorry i'm not familiar with these standalone gps devices tbh).
and how long are the updates available for?

nodolan

I don't think Aldi operate like Argos - if it doesn't suit you that is. I suppose it depends on the manager of the local store as well.

The updates come through a USB cable attached to your PC attached to the net - yes for 6 months AFAIK.

mkennedy

nodolan wrote:

I don't think Aldi operate like Argos - if it doesn't suit you that is. I suppose it depends on the manager of the local store as well.

The updates come through a USB cable attached to your PC attached to the net - yes for 6 months AFAIK.

thanks.

jjbrien

I am wondering anout this device does anybody know the coverage of Ireland what precentage is it? There is a simular GPS in xtra-vision at present for €199.99 but it only has 40% coverage of Ireland. I wonder about this one.

sharkman

gary the great wrote:

I need postal codes for the Uk, which would be the main reason il be getting it. Ill be doing a lot of driving over there. pparently there was a lot of problems with the older model with postcodes but if your just using it in ireland it shouldnt be a problem.

There was alos a lot of trouble with the battery in the older model, in that it took hours to charge and if it wasnt used for a few days the battery would go dead.

Other than that it seems ok, i reckon ill buy it anyway.

It also has spped cameras in the Uk - another essential for me

Thnaks for the links above - if anyone else finds out more about it let us know!

You can download postcode overlays from a number of sites.

1huge1

nodolan wrote:

I registered on the Evesham website (put a load of zeroes in for the serial).

This is what you get in the downloads:

Downloads

Subscription expires 12/09/2007 22:13:21
Guides
Nav-Cam 6400 Speed Cam Subscription Guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:32:25
Nav-Cam 6400 Speed Cam Database Update Guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 11:06:48
Nav-Cam 6400 Software quick start guide
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:40:22
Manuals
AA navigator software manual full
pdf, , posted 12/03/2007 10:42:39
Updates
Nav-Cam 6400 - 6 month activation tool
exe, , posted 12/03/2007 11:05:49
Nav-Cam 6400 Update File
exe, , posted 12/03/2007 10:59:26


I'll post a link to rapidshare with the pdf files if anyone wants them but I think the links above will work anyhow.

thats 6 months free updates on speed camera ya but are the updates on maps always free or 6 months too?

jjbrien

Can abody answer my question what is the coverage of Ireland on this product?

mkennedy

jjbrien wrote:

Can abody answer my question what is the coverage of Ireland on this product?

likely to be fairly complete, i'd say.
it's aa navigator which uses navteq data.

I emailed aa navigator a few months ago about just their software product alone and they said it was the "best coverage so far".

jjbrien

mkennedy wrote:

likely to be fairly complete, i'd say.
it's aa navigator which uses navteq data.

I emailed aa navigator a few months ago about just their software product alone and they said it was the "best coverage so far".

seems good enough to me i will be in aldi tomrrow to get one.

mkennedy

jjbrien wrote:

seems good enough to me i will be in aldi tomrrow to get one.

I just googled aa navigator ireland mapping - these links might be worth a look:
www.aanavigator.com/software/index.asp and
www.stalltheball.com/index.php/2006/09/13/aa_navigator_2006_for_ireland

gary the great

Just missed out by 1 person. Feck it anyway. If anyone sees any for sale aroud the country get me one and i'll give you the money for it!

Feck it anyway, 1 poxy person ahead of me.

craichoe

Woo hooo Cracking piece of Kit,

Republic of Ireland mapping is spot on and even finds places in the back arse of nowhere, like Stuff outside dingle, petrol stations etc ... restaurants ... very good for 200 yoyos i must say !!!!

gary the great

craichoe wrote:

Woo hooo Cracking piece of Kit,

Republic of Ireland mapping is spot on and even finds places in the back arse of nowhere, like Stuff outside dingle, petrol stations etc ... restaurants ... very good for 200 yoyos i must say !!!!

Thanks for rubbing it in :mad:

Glad its good, will keep an eye out for on ein the future.

Aldi seems to be the only place that sells them, cant get it online anywhere either, not even ebay

JHMEG

craichoe wrote:

Woo hooo Cracking piece of Kit,

Republic of Ireland mapping is spot on and even finds places in the back arse of nowhere, like Stuff outside dingle, petrol stations etc ... restaurants ... very good for 200 yoyos i must say !!!!

Quick one: can it find banks or ATMs in Ireland?

craichoe

Banks not ATMS, Service Stations, restaurants and many more

jjbrien

I tried to get one as well they were sold out going to drive down the country after work to see if I have any luck.:(

Lockster

Just for info I got one in Aldi in Tallaght. I was there at 8.30 and there was already about 50 people in a queue outside. Luckily most of them seemed to be more interested in the Digital Camera. At about 8.45 the manager came out and asked who wanted the Sat Nav, there were about 10 people in front of me they had between 20 and 25 for sale, so she gave out tickets to those people from the front to the back. Luckily I got a ticket and at 9 when they opened the doors you just went to the checkout gave in your ticket and were given one. I would say anyone who wasn't in the queue by 9.40 didn't get one. I was amazed by how many people were waiting for the place to open just to do there normal shopping!

Anyway I've not tried it properly yet, just charging it up and playing a little in the office. I was actually amazed at how quickly it found the it's location, even with me sitting at my desk by a window. I'll see if I can fool it on the way home tonight.

JHMEG

craichoe wrote:

Banks not ATMS, Service Stations, restaurants and many more

You're sure banks in the republic are on it?

How about toll roads?

mkennedy

it seems decent enough for 200 euros.
strange feeling queueing up outside aldi at 8.30 in the morning.

anyone else getting the "start is not valid location" error.

i'm getting this error when I tap "drive to" wherever.
the gps is on so I don't know why it can't see my start as a valid location and calculate a route..

same error happens under "plan route" if i leave my starting point as "current position" (again the gps is working fine).

anyone know why this might be?

craichoe

Doh ! . Yeh .. banks are just for the north ! ...

Petrol Stations are there though, toursit attractions and stuff .. shops and restaurants in cork anyway. A fair whack from the looks of it.

gary the great

Lockster wrote:

Just for info I got one in Aldi in Tallaght. I was there at 8.30 and there was already about 50 people in a queue outside. Luckily most of them seemed to be more interested in the Digital Camera. At about 8.45 the manager came out and asked who wanted the Sat Nav, there were about 10 people in front of me they had between 20 and 25 for sale, so she gave out tickets to those people from the front to the back. Luckily I got a ticket and at 9 when they opened the doors you just went to the checkout gave in your ticket and were given one. I would say anyone who wasn't in the queue by 9.40 didn't get one. I was amazed by how many people were waiting for the place to open just to do there normal shopping!

Anyway I've not tried it properly yet, just charging it up and playing a little in the office. I was actually amazed at how quickly it found the it's location, even with me sitting at my desk by a window. I'll see if I can fool it on the way home tonight.

I was the first person in Tallaght not to get a ticket, the lad in front of me got one! Dam - yep there was loads there for the camera

nodolan

Missed it as well. Aldi on the Grange Road in Cork was out of them as soon as the doors opened. I'm gonna git me one of dem Garmin Etrex Vista Cx - I had a Garmin eTrex before with the grayscale screen and it was cool.

the boss of me

gary the great wrote:

Thanks for rubbing it in :mad:

Glad its good, will keep an eye out for on ein the future.

Aldi seems to be the only place that sells them, cant get it online anywhere either, not even ebay

Did you ever notice that Aldi & Lidls' offers usually follow each other. Eg; biker gear in Lidl last week, it's on sale in Aldi next week. So hang on a while Gary and keep an aye on Lidls' home page.
If you need a satnav in a hurry Power City Finglas has an Aris for €270.

gary the great

the boss of me wrote:

Did you ever notice that Aldi & Lidls' offers usually follow each other. Eg; biker gear in Lidl last week, it's on sale in Aldi next week. So hang on a while Gary and keep an aye on Lidls' home page.
If you need a satnav in a hurry Power City Finglas has an Aris for €270.

Good point. Thats what i was hoping, i recckon it will be a different system though, but fingers crossed we see some action form lidl over the next couple of weeks.

Might head out to finglas and have a look at the Aris, although my max budget was 200euro (im a poor at the mo).

Im looking into a number of different options at the moment, including some Medions and PDA's with GPS.

I will get a good cheap sat nav yet!!

the boss of me

mkennedy wrote:

it seems decent enough for 200 euros.
strange feeling queueing up outside aldi at 8.30 in the morning.

anyone else getting the "start is not valid location" error.

i'm getting this error when I tap "drive to" wherever.
the gps is on so I don't know why it can't see my start as a valid location and calculate a route..

same error happens under "plan route" if i leave my starting point as "current position" (again the gps is working fine).

anyone know why this might be?

I'm getting this problem as well. It seems to work better when I select fast navigation rather than full navigation. I'll try to iron out the wrinkles in it over the weekend.

1huge1

Got to aldi in childers road in limerick about 20 to 9, was already about 30 people there, line got longer fast I was lucky about quarter to nine like the guy in tallagt a guy came out with sheets saying sat nav on them we took one and it seemed like everyone who wanted one got one so no shortages
worked out very well

this product is real top range
100% coverage from what I see
though I noticed the fermoy bypass isnt on it
anyone tried updating it yet?

macshadow

If you missed out today you could try the route 66 chicago 8000.
I got one the other day from www.komplett.ie for 269 euro with european
coverage.
A very good deal considering it's only another 69 euro.

mkennedy

the boss of me wrote:

I'm getting this problem as well. It seems to work better when I select fast navigation rather than full navigation. I'll try to iron out the wrinkles in it over the weekend.

yeah.
it may have something to do with not being exactly on the road network and the software not recognising your position if your not (?).
(that's the closest reason I could find in the troubleshooting guide in the pdf anyway).

i'm not sure about this though- seems to be just hit and miss with mine regardless of how well I am on the road network.

you might let me know if you fix it, would you?

btw i've noticed then on using the easy navigation it fails to re-route you if you go wrong. have you found this as well?

gary the great

macshadow wrote:

If you missed out today you could try the route 66 chicago 8000.
I got one the other day from www.komplett.ie for 269 euro with european
coverage.
A very good deal considering it's only another 69 euro.

ye i might look into that, but i reckon i'll hold out a couple of weeks and see if lidl intoduce one! or go with a PDA, dont know at the moment

mkennedy

btw anyone know if it's possible to take the aa navigator software and maps from the cd and just put them on a pda running windows mobile 5 or windows mobile 2003?
(what files are on the cd exactly anyway?)

1huge1

files on the cd just seem to be a backup of whats on the gps/memory card

Lockster

I've found the same problems with it no re routing in easy navigate mode and also when using full navigation it not finding the starting position. I might give the help line a call tomorrow. Please post here if you find a solution.

jjbrien

gary the great wrote:

Good point. Thats what i was hoping, i recckon it will be a different system though, but fingers crossed we see some action form lidl over the next couple of weeks.

Might head out to finglas and have a look at the Aris, although my max budget was 200euro (im a poor at the mo).

Im looking into a number of different options at the moment, including some Medions and PDA's with GPS.

I will get a good cheap sat nav yet!!

Gary there is one in Xtra-Vision for €200 link it dont think the coverarge is a good but its in your price range. I myself am just back from outside the pale looking for one of the aldi systems with no luck went to clane and maynooth.:(

The aa have a good one on thier site for £149 sterling I am going to go with that heres a link if your interested. Good luck and if you get the xtra vision one let me know what its like.

gary the great

Thanks for the links JJ, i think i may go with the AA system myself, its 235euro delivered, but if your a member of the AA theres 10% discount, so relaistically including delivery its only 210euro,which is good with me.

Now im not a member of the AA but surlely somebody here is that could P me there membership number? If not, i'll give a couple of uncles a ring!

Or i may go with the navman F20 (i'll be using it primarily in the UK), anyone know what the Irish coverage is like though? I hear its fairly brutal, but tbh i dont need it to be to great.

EDIT: did some research and the Navma is really bad in Ireland apparently. I think ill go for the AA model.

Cant find the AA Vive! for cheaper than the AA website, not even on ebay. I'll keep an eye out though for deals and offers.

summer

Hi Guys i got the gps in Athlone ( only 10 on offer ) yesterday, happy with the unit, but i don't seem to know how to set it up with the audio. I have tried the menu and ticked both male & female but still no audio sound, maybe i am doing something wrong. i hope that some of you guy's with gps knowledge might help me out, thanks.