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johnlondonw3 · Nov 20th, 2007, 03:42 PM

I want to buy a sat nav for Christmas ,Id thought about the Tom Tom but recently saw a Sony NVU 82 and 92

Has anyone got any of these units that theyd recommend ?

Suj999 · Nov 20th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Sony one feels much more solid than the tomtom. But the tomtom software is cartoony but easier to use.

ALD0 · Nov 20th, 2007, 04:18 PM

Sony is a re badged Nav man, I would go for Tom Tom XL

Paul · Nov 20th, 2007, 04:22 PM

What about considering something from Garmin too?

The Red Baron · Nov 20th, 2007, 04:22 PM

Nearly all of us at Newminiseverns.com use Tom Tom as you can create, send and download route files to each other. Great for planned club runs and European trips.

johnlondonw3 · Nov 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM

I take it non of you guys think much of the Sony !

I look again at the suggestions youve made .

thanks for advice

mph1703 · Nov 20th, 2007, 07:39 PM

Have a look at the Sony NV-52 from Halfords for £99.99 including a free case(http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryrn_81865).

I have had one for a few weeks and it works perfectly. Speed camera alerts are an extra £20.00 from the Sony website. I particularly like the way that sucker pad folder away it the back of the unit. It is also a perfect fit on the rev counter of my Cooper.

Paul · Nov 20th, 2007, 07:42 PM

I had a NavMan (still got it in fact) and it's OK, but the TomTom is better from my experience. Quicker to work out routes, better mapping (when both up to date the TomTom seemed MORE up to date), better routing (although the NavMan was better for off-the-beaten track weird short cuts).

Nebdingo · Nov 20th, 2007, 08:42 PM

I done some research lately as I wanted a new satnav, and found the Snooper Indago to be the best for overall value for money. Which I ended up buying. the features are VERY good and is easy to use.

At £229 and FREE lifetime updates to the speed camera database I thinks good value!

It doesnt just do camera warnings.... but you get... advanced personal warning of:

•Gatso Cameras
•Truvelo Cameras
•SPECs Cameras
•MCS Cameras
•Average Speed Roadwork Cameras
•Watchman
•Speedcurb
•DS2 Speedmaster
•Mobile Gatso & Truvelo Cameras
•Mobile Laser Sites
•Mobile Camera Van Sites
•New Multi lens 'Daddy' Gatso
•Accident Hotspots
•High Risk Zones
•Digital Cameras
•Schools (optional)
•Congestion Charge Cameras

and more!

SOURCE

Good luck in your choice fella.

johnlondonw3 · Nov 21st, 2007, 09:39 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original)

I done some research lately as I wanted a new satnav, and found the Snooper Indago to be the best for overall value for money. Which I ended up buying. the features are VERY good and is easy to use.

At £229 and FREE lifetime updates to the speed camera database I thinks good value!

It doesnt just do camera warnings.... but you get... advanced personal warning of:

•Gatso Cameras
•Truvelo Cameras
•SPECs Cameras
•MCS Cameras
•Average Speed Roadwork Cameras
•Watchman
•Speedcurb
•DS2 Speedmaster
•Mobile Gatso & Truvelo Cameras
•Mobile Laser Sites
•Mobile Camera Van Sites
•New Multi lens 'Daddy' Gatso
•Accident Hotspots
•High Risk Zones
•Digital Cameras
•Schools (optional)
•Congestion Charge Cameras

and more!

SOURCE

Good luck in your choice fella.

Wow thats some spec !!
I'll check it out

Thanks

ALD0 · Nov 21st, 2007, 10:15 AM

That snooper is very impressive for the price, are the maps reasonably priced to update?

dlpruk · Nov 21st, 2007, 01:10 PM

There's no mention of a "Go via" facility for itinerary planning though, or one to divert around road blocks, nor for warnings of traffic delays.

I'd go for a TomTom ONE XL.

johnlondonw3 · Nov 21st, 2007, 04:45 PM

Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice !
Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ?

ALD0 · Nov 21st, 2007, 08:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original)

Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice !
Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ?

Internet always, just have a free play around in Curry's etc

dlpruk · Nov 21st, 2007, 08:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original)

Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice !
Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ?

Cheapest or best?

Play first at whichever store is nearest then see what offers Pocket GPS World have at the moment.

I've bought 3 Tom Toms from them over the years - not all for myself - and have always had a free desk charger or sommat useful as a freebie. They help too!

tonywalk · Nov 24th, 2007, 02:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original)

Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice !
Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ?

Just bought a TomTom Go 720 from eBuyer as a pressie for £229 inc delivery.

I'm still using my (now venerable) Go 700 and have found it fantastic to use. If you have a Bluetooth capable phone, the Bluetooth feature gives you handsfree capability.

As I understand it from the specs, the 720 also has MP3 playback though an FM transmitter to your car stereo - haven't tried this yet - when I'm asked to help set up the pressie, I'll know.

Regards,
Tony.

Suj999 · Nov 27th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Sony is a re badged Nav man, I would go for Tom Tom XL

It is not! Im sure they use the same mapping software but the units are not the same.

Nov 20th, 2007, 03:42 PM	#1
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Sat Nav for Xmas I want to buy a sat nav for Christmas ,Id thought about the Tom Tom but recently saw a Sony NVU 82 and 92 Has anyone got any of these units that theyd recommend ?

Nov 20th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
The Red Baron The Red Baron Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Legoland Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 5,000 Offline	Nearly all of us at Newminiseverns.com use Tom Tom as you can create, send and download route files to each other. Great for planned club runs and European trips. LIVE from http://www.miniadventureworld.com

Nov 20th, 2007, 07:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
mph1703 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2007 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Sony NV-52 Have a look at the Sony NV-52 from Halfords for £99.99 including a free case(http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...tegoryrn_81865). I have had one for a few weeks and it works perfectly. Speed camera alerts are an extra £20.00 from the Sony website. I particularly like the way that sucker pad folder away it the back of the unit. It is also a perfect fit on the rev counter of my Cooper.

Nov 21st, 2007, 01:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 362 Offline	There's no mention of a "Go via" facility for itinerary planning though, or one to divert around road blocks, nor for warnings of traffic delays. I'd go for a TomTom ONE XL. Last edited by dlpruk : Nov 21st, 2007 at 08:56 PM. Reason: Spelling!

Nov 24th, 2007, 02:33 AM	#16 (permalink)
tonywalk MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2004 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original) Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice ! Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ? Just bought a TomTom Go 720 from eBuyer as a pressie for £229 inc delivery. I'm still using my (now venerable) Go 700 and have found it fantastic to use. If you have a Bluetooth capable phone, the Bluetooth feature gives you handsfree capability. As I understand it from the specs, the 720 also has MP3 playback though an FM transmitter to your car stereo - haven't tried this yet - when I'm asked to help set up the pressie, I'll know. Regards, Tony. Now: (unnamed as yet) is a 55 MCS EBlue+Chili Previous: VBH was a 52 MC Chili red+Chili

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Nov 20th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
Suj999 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Sony one feels much more solid than the tomtom. But the tomtom software is cartoony but easier to use.

Nov 20th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Sony is a re badged Nav man, I would go for Tom Tom XL

Nov 20th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	What about considering something from Garmin too?

Nov 20th, 2007, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 691 Offline	I take it non of you guys think much of the Sony ! I look again at the suggestions youve made . thanks for advice

Nov 20th, 2007, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I had a NavMan (still got it in fact) and it's OK, but the TomTom is better from my experience. Quicker to work out routes, better mapping (when both up to date the TomTom seemed MORE up to date), better routing (although the NavMan was better for off-the-beaten track weird short cuts).

Nov 20th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nebdingo ProNet:3 Gaming Community Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Leicester UK Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 272 Offline	I done some research lately as I wanted a new satnav, and found the Snooper Indago to be the best for overall value for money. Which I ended up buying. the features are VERY good and is easy to use. At £229 and FREE lifetime updates to the speed camera database I thinks good value! It doesnt just do camera warnings.... but you get... advanced personal warning of: •Gatso Cameras •Truvelo Cameras •SPECs Cameras •MCS Cameras •Average Speed Roadwork Cameras •Watchman •Speedcurb •DS2 Speedmaster •Mobile Gatso & Truvelo Cameras •Mobile Laser Sites •Mobile Camera Van Sites •New Multi lens 'Daddy' Gatso •Accident Hotspots •High Risk Zones •Digital Cameras •Schools (optional) •Congestion Charge Cameras and more! SOURCE Good luck in your choice fella.

Nov 21st, 2007, 09:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Nebdingo (original) I done some research lately as I wanted a new satnav, and found the Snooper Indago to be the best for overall value for money. Which I ended up buying. the features are VERY good and is easy to use. At £229 and FREE lifetime updates to the speed camera database I thinks good value! It doesnt just do camera warnings.... but you get... advanced personal warning of: •Gatso Cameras •Truvelo Cameras •SPECs Cameras •MCS Cameras •Average Speed Roadwork Cameras •Watchman •Speedcurb •DS2 Speedmaster •Mobile Gatso & Truvelo Cameras •Mobile Laser Sites •Mobile Camera Van Sites •New Multi lens 'Daddy' Gatso •Accident Hotspots •High Risk Zones •Digital Cameras •Schools (optional) •Congestion Charge Cameras and more! SOURCE Good luck in your choice fella. Wow thats some spec !! I'll check it out Thanks

Nov 21st, 2007, 10:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 9,434 Offline	That snooper is very impressive for the price, are the maps reasonably priced to update?

Nov 21st, 2007, 04:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
johnlondonw3 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 691 Offline	Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice ! Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ?

Nov 21st, 2007, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original) Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice ! Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ? Internet always, just have a free play around in Curry's etc

Nov 21st, 2007, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
dlpruk MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 362 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by johnlondonw3 (original) Just had a look at the Tom Tom web site .......hell theres some choice ! Need to go in and have a go on them ..............where's the cheapest place to get one ? Cheapest or best? Play first at whichever store is nearest then see what offers Pocket GPS World have at the moment. I've bought 3 Tom Toms from them over the years - not all for myself - and have always had a free desk charger or sommat useful as a freebie. They help too!

Nov 27th, 2007, 12:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
Suj999 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:01 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) Sony is a re badged Nav man, I would go for Tom Tom XL It is not! Im sure they use the same mapping software but the units are not the same.

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