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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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I've heard Tom Tom's are very good and are the one's most people comment on - any opinions?

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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 07:26 AM
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tom tom is very good i use a Garmin iq3600 works very well also but i think i would go for tom tom if i was out to get 1 now
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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TomTom is overall prob the best. Fullpost code search and alt route calculation speed is main plus over the garmin. Garmin has better GPS reciever tho.

http://www.globalpositioningsystems....ategory_id%3D2
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:35 AM
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Tom Tom 5 Running on my Orange SPV M1000
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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tomtom 5 on my nokia 6630


quality bit of kit
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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Garmin Quest

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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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Tom tom 5 with postcodes is the best and easy to use.
mines on a pda mio168

check out .....
http://www.globalpositioningsystems.co.uk/allprods.php?flt=application&vt=list&st=&search=&p =&hp=In-Car%2Ccategory_id%3D2|PDA+GPS+Bundles%2Ccategory_i d%3D73&op=cat&lprice=&hprice=&receiver=&category_i d=73&mfg=&bid=4&st=PDA+GPS+Bundles

checkpoint 3 works well with it too after u enter in the gatzo database no more speeding tickets.

i havce loads of cracked software for them a great little toy
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then again you could get yourself a pda and get the software off me for a fraction of the price lol
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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tomtom 5 for me with an XDA2i

i love it
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by killa_paul
then again you could get yourself a pda and get the software off me for a fraction of the price lol
Can you get software for a laptop or desktop which gives voice nav?

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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:00 AM
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taz, yes but WHY? laptops are HUGE
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Tom Tom GO 700.. got me to the `ring` and back no problems
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:21 AM
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ive got tom tom 5 for my 6680 on a seperate mem card but im waiting for the price of bluetooth gps recievers to come down on fleebay a little bit

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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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Yeah I got myself a tom tom a week or two ago and I think its great.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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I use TomTom 5 on a Aver N30 pda . It cost me:-

mint condition used Acer N30 pda Ł80
gps receiver Ł45
car mount Ł5

tomtom software aquired from the net Ł0
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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I have TomTom Go 300, which works really well.
Bit disappointed that there is no Ireland coverage though, as I go (and get lost) there a lot
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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gearboxman, download the ireland map then (infact i think ive got it somewhere)
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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I have a brand new Navman ICN 520 boxed if anyones interested Ł190

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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam Ash
tomtom 5 on my nokia 6630


quality bit of kit
how did you get it on your phone?
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Tom Tom on my spv c500 phone ,brilliant even got all speed camra sites on it.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Garmin street pilot .

Very good
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 11:52 PM
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Got Tom tom Go's and Garmin Quest, streetpilot c320 and c330 at work. Tom tom does more but the Garmin is easier to use. Similar prices, not much to seperate them really.
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Old Sep 16, 2005 | 11:59 PM
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I prefer PDA style nav, basicly just because you can do more with them for around the same money if not less that a tomtom go 300

Iv just ordered one of these...



Comes with:

NAVMAN PIN 300 POCKET PC (INCLUDES SMARTST V3)
PC Cable: USB ActiveSync Cable
Power: AC Adapter
Stylus: 2-sector stylus included
Software: Microsoft Outlook certification with ActiveSync
Quick Reference Guide: Easy to follow guide
Carry Case: Included
Mount: PDA Holder and suction mount
Car Charger: Cigarette Lighter adapter included


Built in GPS with navman on, but im gonna bin that and install TomTom
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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DO NOT get the TomTom all-in-one units, I've now had 2, both have died
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Ive got tomtom 5 on my hp 1paq pda best way to do it, fcuk paying Ł400 just for tomtom on its own you can get a pda and by the software alot cheaper, plus you can watch porn on a pda
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Old Sep 17, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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I use a pair of Clarks Pathfinders with a hidden compass in one of the heels
... and a licked finger out of the window ... and the sun, if I can see it
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 06:23 AM
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Been to look at TomToms but their site's down and I can't tell if my new Sony Ericsson 708i will work with the handsfree bluetooth on the 500 as it says not all phones will work with it - typical!

I prefered the look and functions of the Navman PiN570 which was much nicer in comparison but I guess it comes down to what is best and most useful at the end of the day, plus the TomTom has handsfree so it has a big selling point over the Navman in that respect.

What to do?!
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 10:05 AM
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Got a Tom Tom Go 700 and its rocks! just drove to spain through Paris and Barcalona not one hairy moment!
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Old Sep 18, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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Tom Tom 5 on my O2 XDA2i ..... Is excellent
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