Best GPS....

[langers_sydney]

Kids,

What GPS are prople using in their pogs? Can you help me choose one ?

Needs to update via the web.
Have a fairly large screen
One way Streets indicated
calming female voice...
Look smart
Cost less than 300 (I'm slightly flexible if needed, always looking for quality over quantity)

Cheers!

[Matt P]

most will update over the web, but you will most likely have to pay for it

[RhysQ]

check this thread out....you mind find it helpful in choosing a sat nav.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newforum/upload/showthread.php?t=16031&highlight=navman

mine is a navman....can't think of the model number but it was cheap and is really good. picks up all the fixed speed camera and red light camera's as well which is really helpful . i wrote more on it in the attached thread.

[Y2008]

Garmin Nuvi 260W for the lower budget
Garmin Nuvi 760 or TOMTOM GO720 if you can spare a couple hundred extra. Just got the Nuvi 760 and its the best ive ever used. I highly recomend garmin as they offer the most reliable navigation.

[pixl]

Nokia N95

It's what I'm using now and it does the job. But I've been doing a little bit of looking around, and I think I might end up with a Garmin. They seem pretty nifty.

[langers_sydney]

Excellent help and great thread link. Thank you as always.

Think i'm gonna go Tom Tom XL

[FL00DY]

I'm now using TomTom on my N95 with the internal GPS

[NickZ]

I'm now using TomTom on my N95 with the internal GPS

How did you get that working?

[RhysQ]

Nokia N95

It's what I'm using now and it does the job. But I've been doing a little bit of looking around, and I think I might end up with a Garmin. They seem pretty nifty.

yeah if you want your phone battery to die within half an hour. you could never use it on a trip more than that. one of my mates used the sat nav on his N95 and his phone died about 10 mins before his destination = very lost. i suppose you could hook up a car charger though??

[pixl]

I used my GPS once on a full battery with voice guidance and by the time I reached my destination (1hr 15mins) I was on two bars. I sent two messages and then my phone died.

i suppose you could hook up a car charger though??

The next day, I bought one.

[FL00DY]

How did you get that working?

http://rapidshare.com/files/115602882/1.bt.sisx.html

http://rapidshare.com/files/115602800/2.GPSd.jar.html

You then need get TomTom, which I can't post links to here. It works by emulating the internal GPS as a bluetooth GPS.

yeah if you want your phone battery to die within half an hour. you could never use it on a trip more than that. one of my mates used the sat nav on his N95 and his phone died about 10 mins before his destination = very lost. i suppose you could hook up a car charger though??

Why would you navigate somewhere without it charging? When I used to use my PDA with TomTom I had a car charger, the battery on that lasted longer. But having the charger is how to fix your problem.

[Transporter]

Ok, some 3.5 years on and I just wonder what is the best stick on GPS now. I'm going to get 4.3" or 5" one for our Touareg, I had the Navman for 4 years and was not very happy with it, will go for Garmin or Tom Tom, their top of the range units have some very impressive features.

I'd like to hear some opinions from others who didn't buy the RNS510 are using.

[frozze]

Not sure if this is useful or not, but I was in similiar situation when I got my new Jetta. Wanted to get the RNS510 coz of the Satnav with integration but decided against it. Dealer wanted $3500 for it (because it would be dealer fitted).

Anyway, instead of buying a GPS unit, I decided to use my samsung galaxy SII. I really think google maps + Navigation is probably one of the best GPS on-the-go system out there. Searching is so easy on Google maps. Instead of searching for the exact address, I just need to type in, e.g. "Mcdonalds South Melbourne" and click on "Direction" brings up the route pretty much instantly.

The screen is large enough, plus you can stream the voice navigation over BT. I got a really nice/low profile phone cradle and mounted it on the dash just about the aircond vents. Bought a tom tom multi car charger (2 USB) for charging when I need it.

If you want a larger screen, there's the 5" Galaxy Note.

I'll try taking some photos tonight.

Ok, some 3.5 years on and I just wonder what is the best stick on GPS now. I'm going to get 4.3" or 5" one for our Touareg, I had the Navman for 4 years and was not very happy with it, will go for Garmin or Tom Tom, their top of the range units have some very impressive features.

I'd like to hear some opinions from others who didn't buy the RNS510 are using.

[markwid]

Ok, some 3.5 years on and I just wonder what is the best stick on GPS now. I'm going to get 4.3" or 5" one for our Touareg, I had the Navman for 4 years and was not very happy with it, will go for Garmin or Tom Tom, their top of the range units have some very impressive features.

I'd like to hear some opinions from others who didn't buy the RNS510 are using.

Definitely stick with either Garmin or Tomtom. I have used both and my preference is Garmin. Don't be tempted by cheaper fringe brands.

Another plus for 2 main brands, if you need free map updates, you can source them easily from net.


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[kaanage]

TomToms are great, especially if you like to load up alternative wacky voices but I prefer Garmin because they can use alternate topographical maps and also contour overlays (there are commercial and free versions of both types of sets for Australia).