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Recommend a new sat nav anybody?

  • 20-04-2017 10:37PM
    #1
    juneg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a new sat nav. Mainly for driving in Europe. Needs to be a reliable good one . I'd be grateful if anybody has an opinion on which ones to look at, many thanks


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  • #2
    CiboC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 583 ✭✭✭CiboC


    Depends on what you prefer, but with data services about to become 'free' (if they are part of your 'home' contract) across the EU for EU members, you should consider just using google maps or waze on your phone and get a cable and bracket for the car?

    I have a tomtom that I have used extensively throughout the EU for the last few years and am very happy with it but the one thing I would not do without is the live traffic service so whatever device you choose to use that is the one thing I would suggest is a must.


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    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #4
    poitinstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 ✭✭✭poitinstill


    dont like using the phone S7 as sat nav....but is it the way forward. would kill me to pay 100 for sat nav...is there any aliexpress devices worth getting..


  • #5
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,069 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    The reason Google Maps is so good is because of the live traffic updates, you won't get this in offline options, also, the cheaper Sat Navs would probably have out of date maps. Personally, I'd be putting the €100 towards data charges and be delighted to have €100 back (if you're staying in the EU)


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    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #7
    poitinstill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 744 ✭✭✭poitinstill


    perfect .. phone bill not payed by me :D and added to the fact roaming charges are gone ( for france ) looks like a $5 holder for the phone is all i need..
    thanks all


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