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Recommend a gps for Ireland/Britain

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  • 05-10-2011 12:24pm
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    Kashkai
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    I normally use my iphone for when I have to get to places I don't know, like the southside of Dublin:D. However I can't use this abroad as the data charges would crucify me.

    Can anyone recommend a good sat/nav that would cover Ireland/Britain. I haven't a clue about satnavs as I've never needed one before now. Reading the blurb on them, they all sound the same to me.

    Thanks


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    biko
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    So you need a Sat nav with already loaded maps on it?

    For preloaded phones you get free world wide Ovi maps for Nokia (these are very good), for iPhone you have Navfree UK&RoI (pretty good) and for Android I think there's a way to download google maps.

    For Sat nav either Garmin or Tomtom are good. I think both have free map updates. You'll have to check more.

    I used to have a TomtomXL, only sent me the wrong way once :D


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    sesswhat
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    If you want to stick with the iphone, have a look here. The reviews are a bit out-of-date now but it gives you an idea of what is out there.


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    KoolKid
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    Stick with Garmin or TomTom and you won't go far wrong.
    These update maps every few months.

    You can compare TomTom devices here
    http://www.tomtom.com/en_gb/products/car-navigation/
    You can compare Garmin devices here.
    https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&ra=true


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    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭Kashkai


    Thanks for the replies.

    I've been looking at Garmin and Tom Toms and they are similar in price. I suppose it just comes down to what screen size I want which appears to dictate the price of them.

    I've never needed or wanted a sat nav before as the iphone does the job here in Ireland but it won't work abroad due to data limitations, i.e. it accesses teh internet to download the maps as you drive.


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