CAR Sat Nav, Best options 4 Ireland NOW ?

eirebhoy

el diablo wrote:

I'd say the Garmin but I don't think you'll get a 310 for €280. maybe it's a nuvi 300 you're talking about, is it?

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Garmin-nuvi-310-satnav-gps-sat-nav-Bluetooth-MP3_W0QQitemZ180144322984QQihZ008QQcategoryZ75327QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

el diablo

eirebhoy wrote:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/Garmin-nuvi-310-satnav-gps-sat-nav-Bluetooth-MP3_W0QQitemZ180144322984QQihZ008QQcategoryZ75327QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have a nuvi 310 and I'm very happy it. that looks like a good price . I've seen it in some shops in Dublin for €411.:eek:

just make sure it has the latest maps (Version 9).

jellybean520

Wohoo, got my Go 910 last night from Komplett and already downloaded some new voices to it along with 6.75 maps for Ireland. They seem fine but I must try to get my hands on the older Navteq ones to see what all the fuss is about.

I had a US to UK adapter which works nicely so I can charge it in the house no problem.

I too had the freeze problem but I was pre-warned and it was easy to reset.

Problem - the unit is now stuck in the windscreen mount and I don't want to force it. Is there some knack to undocking it? It was no problem to remove it from the PC docking station, you just lift it out.

Also would you recommend deleting all foreign language voices from it to save space?

Thanks for all the advice Sharkman over the last couple of weeks.

Very pleased so far.

sharkman

To remove , press the button in the middle at the top of the screen and tilt the bottom of the unit away from the mount .

Only delete something once you have a backup done .

jellybean520

Wohoo, got my Go 910 last night from Komplett and already downloaded some new voices to it along with 6.75 maps for Ireland. They seem fine but I must try to get my hands on the older Navteq ones to see what all the fuss is about.

I had a US to UK adapter which works nicely so I can charge it in the house no problem.

I too had the freeze problem but I was pre-warned and it was easy to reset.

Problem - the unit is now stuck in the windscreen mount and I don't want to force it. Is there some knack to undocking it? It was no problem to remove it from the PC docking station, you just lift it out.

Also would you recommend deleting all foreign language voices from it to save space?

Thanks for all the advice Sharkman over the last couple of weeks.

Very pleased so far.

jellybean520

Doh! what an idiot, so that's what the little black release button is for above the screen! Just as well I didn't force it too much.

jellybean520

Well I must say I am sucking diesel now with the 910. I've recorded and uploaded both my kids voices as per the link Sharkman provided. It took a few hours but it was really worth it. If you spend the time and do it right, the voices are truly natural and it will be a surreal experience next week when my 5 year old son is giving me directions for complex routes in the South of France!!

center15

I've read through this thread and who knew GPS was so complicated with different maps, different map versions etc. Looking for a gps ~ 300eur obviously with good Ireland maps thinking about garmin... anyone just give me a nudge in the right direction. Cheers.

el diablo

center15 wrote:

I've read through this thread and who knew GPS was so complicated with different maps, different map versions etc. Looking for a gps ~ 300eur obviously with good Ireland maps thinking about garmin... anyone just give me a nudge in the right direction. Cheers.

yeah, the Garmin are pretty good and with comprehensive maps of Ireland. how about a nuvi 300 or 310 (this one has bluetooth phone integration).

center15

I've been looking at the Garmin NUVI 650 and the Garmin NUVI 350 anyone have any experience with these?

Aquos76

I have the 350 and it an excellent piece of kit. Its on Pixmania for €299

ronan.michael@g

sunny2004 wrote:

So I suppose my options are one of these,
660, 610T, 370, 360T and 310 all have bluetooth
none have mp3 because none use an FM unit?

Is there any independent site that gives reviews ? as I have no idea what the differences are,

or can anyone give me pointers that will allow me to shorten this list ?

I found www.mysatnav.com - no ,I don't work for them. I just found them on the net - good for specs including accessories. I symphatise with your "choice dilemma" - just been through it myself!! I did the following. Best for Irish roads appears to be the Navteq maps - Garmin have them. A very good receiver (going on reviews) is the SiRF Star111 GPS Receiver - SOME of the Garmins have this. I then forked out the extra money to cover every other aspect - I hope! After days - nay weeks - of agonising I went ahead and got myself the Garmin nuvi 660. (mysatnav for purchase - not too cheap but they're the real mccoy when it comes to knowledge - I went for that.) Go, also, to www.gpsmagazine.com for a VERY comprehensive review. Other Garmin reviews good too. Hope that helps. (Gave it a go tonight on the way to Roundwood from Kilmacanogue - secondary road but still quite good - its a learning curve like everything else in life - I'm sure it'll be better when I've sussed it out some more). I hope to use it on walks in foreign parts so the 3/5 hrs of battery sounds better than most. The widescreen is a joy to use. All the best Michael r. ps The lady's voice is a computerised thing - not the greatest or pleasentest - and definitely not good on Irish place names - good for a laugh, though , and she still works - pity there's not a choice of voices.

sunny2004

after some months I must say I am very happy with my 910..

Great options, downside is that the maps are not great in the country !

But other than that its a great satnav

sharkman

sunny2004 wrote:

after some months I must say I am very happy with my 910..

Great options, downside is that the maps are not great in the country !

But other than that its a great satnav

What maps are loaded on it ???