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Sat-Nav recommendations

  • 07-05-2013 11:05am
    #1
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,186 ✭✭✭


    Would anybody have any recommendations for a good Sat-nav that would not be too expensive?


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  • #2
    nightster1
    Registered Users Posts: 543 ✭✭✭nightster1


    kitten_k wrote: »
    Would anybody have any recommendations for a good Sat-nav that would not be too expensive?

    if you have a smart phone, you can download an app


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    It kinda depends on what you want from it so the more specific you can be the better (Where will you use it? Do you need voice? Price?)
    I use a free gps app in my phone and think it's really good.


  • #4
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    Depending on what car you drive , if it has a double din slot Id reccomend a kenwood navigation head unit, garmin built in and its an excellent head unit


  • #5
    ironclaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,004 ✭✭✭ironclaw


    NavFree for the iPhone is perfect. You can pick up an old 3GS for about €100 and pop in a pre-paid SIM for the small bit of data you need to search for an address (NavFree's maps are on the phone so you only need data to search. It uses Google Maps to get an address so its very accurate) Its by far and away the best solution in my eyes. I've used it extensively in Ireland and the US.


  • #6
    galvo_clare
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 691 ✭✭✭galvo_clare


    kitten_k wrote: »
    Would anybody have any recommendations for a good Sat-nav that would not be too expensive?

    If you're looking for standalone units and in my view they're still better than a phone based software solution, the two big brands as someone has already said are Garmin and Tom Tom.
    I've tried both and especially for Ireland, the Garmin is far superior. A few of their models have lifetime maps, so you can update the unit to the most current map whenever you like. I'd be going for one of those units.
    You can get a nice mount from brodit and have a very nice setup in your car.


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  • #7
    Anjobe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,451 ✭✭✭Anjobe


    +1 for NavFree, there's an Android version too.


  • #8
    R.O.R
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,699 ✭✭✭✭R.O.R


    I have maps on my phone, but still use the Garmin. Even with a decent mount, the screen is too small on the phone, and you run the risk of it getting interupted by calls / texts etc.

    I'd go with a Garmin. Cheapest models cover UK & Ireland and are under €100 at this stage.


  • #9
    kitten_k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,186 ✭✭✭kitten_k


    Thanks everyone. I have an iPhone so I think I will download one of the apps.


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