anthony1956 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Given what you have right now, what would you buy next? (ignoring cost Anthony p.s. should this be in chitchat do you think? seems kind of technical to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Cardwell Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Currently have a Garmin nuvi 360, which is brilliant, used in the 7 and tin top. Covers europe, provides a blue tooth link to the sat nav and sometimes used on foot in London. Speed accurate at 500+ mph in an aeroplane, altitude not so good. The other main benefit are speed camera warnings - so far has prevent at least one fine - and made aware of speed cameras when the sun your face, being distracted by another 7s approaching in the opposite direct. Call that 6 points saved so far . . . say £60 Even though not specified as waterproof have driven in torrential rain with the garmin getting covered in water. The cheapest near equivalent is the nuvi 1240 at around £160 - excluding a blue tooth connection for hands free mobile use. Also available with a larger screen . . . Its possible to save £160 during three years, no speeding fines, arriving at interviews on time, getting watches services at a specialist rather than via the high street shop . . . HTH Edited by - Chris Cardwell on 17 Aug 2009 19:09:41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Zumo 660 is quite deep compared to say a nuvi 765, so won't be as easy to slip into your pocket if leaving the 7. I deliberated between a Zumo 660 and a nuvi 765 for use in the 7 and tintop, and went for the 765 in the end - pleased so far. Ian - Slightly Vider SVelte SuperVeloce model 😬 - Joint AR for North Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Forgot to say nuvi is not classed as waterproof, but clear plastic bags are cheap 😬 Ian - Slightly Vider SVelte SuperVeloce model 😬 - Joint AR for North Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Day Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I was tempted between the Zumo & Nuvi 660 back in 2007. I bought the 660 because it had more of the functions I would use. I reckoned that plastic bags were cheap & if I trashed it I could always buy another more up-to-date Nuvi. You really should look to see what functions comparable Zumo's, Nuvi's & Tim-Tims have & decide based on that decision. After my trip this summer any new sat-nav will have to have the ability to save more than 1 way point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damdy-Cash Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 interesting topic. I like the Snooper Sapphire as it is quiet small. Has anyone experiences with that? Use is EU navigation and radar warning only. cheers Volker German Sevener in Scotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade_runner Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I've got a Zumo 500, its not bad, but the tomtom one I use in the tintop is far better at navigation, saying that the Zumo is waterproof and also has a fuel gauge facility, which are perfect for a 7. 'Pinky Pics' here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony1956 Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 any comments on these: "I am looking for a ...... version that covers UK and Europe, and was looking at the Becker Z098 in halfords. £109 down from £229 and the Medion in Aldi at a £129." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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