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Which Sat Nav for Christmas Present?

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  • 16-11-2010 4:09pm
    #1
    japasca
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭


    Hello Guys,

    I'm clueless when it comes to current sat nav features so i was hoping for some advice.....

    Firstly, my budget is 200 euro.
    I've seen both Tom Tom and Garmin widescreen sat navs for this price.
    Which one has the most up to date features and Maps?
    Updates are very important so how much does each map update cost? Can you get them on torernts?

    What about downloading the new speed camera locations? Can it be done on both models? Will the work with a Mac?

    Please give me any tips or advice regarding which one to purchase?

    Many thanks for your help,

    Japasca


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    You will get a decent TomTom or Garmin in that price range.
    Stick with them & you can't go wrong.


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    japasca
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭japasca


    Ya but one of them must have newer maps and cheaper map upgrades right?
    What about features like blutooth? Worth the extra cash??


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    They both release maps approx every 3 months.
    TomTom give you a latest map gaurantee, Garmin gives the option to purchase a lifetime map paired to a single device.
    You need to look up specific models for bluetooth etc.
    I never find it great to be honest.
    Again , you get what you pay for. Either TT or Garmin will be good value for money.


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    japasca
    Registered Users Posts: 155 ✭✭japasca


    Thanks for the info KK,

    I was also thinking of getting him the iPhone Tom Tom app with the Dock as well.
    Anyone have any opinions on the iPhone as a sat nav? The reviews on the app store aren't great at all!


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    KoolKid
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 24,789 Mod ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    If you have never used a PND before it would look good. But in comparission to a dedicated device its not great in my opinion.


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