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22-07-2009, 06:10 PM | #1 | ||
BF XR8 BOSS
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Gday there , Im on the market for a new GPS. I had a TomTom one XL, but it has just given stopped working( only works for 5 mins then freezes or turns off).
So was wondering what other people are using and recomend. Im in Melb and do alot of city driving. Thanks Guys . hope you can shed some light, as there are alot on the market |
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22-07-2009, 06:32 PM | #2 | |||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It needs a reset, mine went stupid like that too. |
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22-07-2009, 08:03 PM | #3 | ||
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Hi Scotty,
If you find it cannot be resuscitated by flappists assistance, i recommend tomtoms still. Ive had one for a while and the new models look really nice. My girlfriend had a Garman Nuvie, it's ok, a little unwieldy though. Looks a lil nicer than the tomtoms, but its just a base model too. I've been heavily warned against Navmans. Apparently their messages to turn up ahead are bordering on incessant and annoying, not too mention a lil late though ive never used one. |
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22-07-2009, 08:07 PM | #4 | ||
FORCE FED FORDS
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Location: Sydney
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You should be able to re-load the software to your TOM-TOM via USB if resetting it doesn't work.
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22-07-2009, 08:56 PM | #5 | ||
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Location: Sidonee
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I was told the best bang for your buck GPS on the market today is the Garmin 265W.
I picked up one for $328 from JB HIFI and it is great. Happily recommend it.
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22-07-2009, 10:34 PM | #6 | ||
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22-07-2009, 10:40 PM | #7 | ||
Built Ford Tough
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Nokia 6110 Navigator. Does exactly what a GPS does, plus makes phone calls and plays mp3s.
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22-07-2009, 10:41 PM | #8 | |||
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22-07-2009, 10:48 PM | #9 | ||
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Check out the new Navman MY50 which is $399.00 and has a 4.7inch screen and live traffic updates
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23-07-2009, 10:07 AM | #10 | ||
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I've had a Garmin, and now a TomTom.
The TomTom has more 'technical' features, and more customisable but it's routing is occasionally bizarre, and it's ETA can be grossly inaccurate. The Garmin was more user friendly with a better display. I'll keep the TomTom I have now, but if buying again, I'd get a Garmin.
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23-07-2009, 10:55 AM | #11 | |||
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It's the only GPS I have used so far that works really well when I get in between the buildings in the middle of Sydney. It also has blue tooth, so no getting booked with the mobile anymore. I can highly recommend it. |
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26-07-2009, 10:46 AM | #12 | ||
BF XR8 BOSS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bendigo
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Thanks Flappist, that did the trick.
I bought a charger off ebay for the car , as my other one broke and it only keeps power to it not charges it , wierd. And ever since i used it that happened. Might have to look round 4 a propper one. Thanks guys on your gps recomendations. Scott |
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26-07-2009, 05:42 PM | #13 | ||
" Let there be Rock "
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: QLD
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This could go on and on and on and on and on and on....
Tom Tom, Garmin or Navman are the best. They all fail no matter what the brand is. Some people will buy a good brand and it never has a problem, while someone else will buy the SAME brand and it will do nothing but play up ! ( Scotty boy, , how old is the TomTom XL ? ? ? ) |
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26-07-2009, 06:23 PM | #14 | ||
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i have used Garmins, Navmans, Magellan and Tom Toms. Garmin Nuvi, by far! is the best. Especially with the dashmount. I recommend the lower models, not really necessary to get the gimmicky 760 and higher. You don't need MP3s! That's what iPods are for. Get an iPod to play music (and rip your CDs in to iTunes using AIF or lossless). Get a Garmin Nuvi to show you where to go.
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26-07-2009, 06:45 PM | #15 | ||
BF XR8 BOSS
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bendigo
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Well i think its buggered. Just freezes again now when turned on. Worked for a day after reset. Its 2 yrs old. Maybe time to replace. Not a very big life span!!!!!!!
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