The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've finally convinced my boss that he needs to get a satnav... nothing fancy mind, just something to stop him getting lost! Any recommendations for a fairly basic one? *scuttles off to look at the Which? site* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The only thing I know about satnavs is that everyone who has tried to use one to get to my house, has been sent miles up the M6 the wrong way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Andy has just bought a Garmin nuvi. We used it to get to see you on Sunday . It took us door to door (via the custom motorbike show ). It beats the other two that have passed through this household hands down - oh and we got a really good price at Halfords. We've had it 4 weeks. I used it recently as well and found it very user friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 That sounds good Claire, I think that Garmin are on offer at Argos at the moment, must look through my paper as I;m sure that I saw an advert in there. Can you change the voices on it? He 'doesn't want a woman telling him what to do'!!! Apparently he gets enough of that with me at work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We bought a Tom Tom One (about £120) for our Welsh holiday at the beginning of April and we have been very pleased with it. I started a thread about this st the end of march on which i had some good replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 Thanks Liz, I'll scroll back and look at your thread when I get a moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfrock Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 That sounds good Claire, I think that Garmin are on offer at Argos at the moment, must look through my paper as I;m sure that I saw an advert in there. Can you change the voices on it? He 'doesn't want a woman telling him what to do'!!! Apparently he gets enough of that with me at work yes there are all sorts on there (I recommend you somehow find a way of recording your voice on it just for a giggle!) - a variety of nationalities and sexes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 2, 2008 Author Share Posted May 2, 2008 That would really freak him out! "turn left at the next junction...Have you made that phone call yet Kevin?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We love our Road Angel. Even I can work it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've got a TomTom One. As basic as they come. Am impressed so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I bought a Tomtom one after reading the recomendations here. It is easy to use which is a good thing in my case It comes with pre loaded voices, male and female or you can download different ones from the tomtom website. Mine was about £115 from currys. I also bought a case and mains charger which cost £15.99 (these were on offer BOGOF). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 We have a VDO Dayton but not sure I'd recommend it - I think there are better and cheaper! But OH quite likes the woman telling him what to do - he says at least she asks nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Go for Tom Tom Claret, really they are the best we have tried (have had several differnt ones!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I love my TomTom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 OH says he doesn't need a SatNav as he has me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've got a Tom Tom One and it's really good We have 'Jane' as our voice - she's very calm when I decide to take a little detour because I've spotted something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've got a Tom Tom One and it's really good We have 'Jane' as our voice - she's very calm when I decide to take a little detour because I've spotted something Oh you mean, the "Turn around when possible" or "in 50yards make a U turn" I love Jane too, wouldn't be without her - and she's been a loyal travelling companion for about 5 years now I paid £469 for a TomTom GO300 when they were new to the market, but got a TomTom One for Anita at Makro the other week, £79.99+VAT She's pleased with it too, much more than her Garmin, although it was a very basic one. A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I've got a Tom Tom One and it's really good We have 'Jane' as our voice - she's very calm when I decide to take a little detour because I've spotted something Oh you mean, the "Turn around when possible" or "in 50yards make a U turn" Yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sat Nav has saved the day for my son. He blagged his way into a job which requires a long commute around M25 into East London, yet had not been driving long. Hardly left St.A. before, never been on motorway. He has trouble interpreting maps. Day before he started went out & bought a Tom Tom, about £120 I think. Totally brilliant! As Lesley will confirm, & previous post said, Sat Nav. can be hopeless on some things......such as my house. Also, if a road is closed or the link drops out occasionally, it's essential to have a map as backup, and to have some idea of the route first. But Clare, it sounds a good idea for your boss & Tom Tom is pip squeak easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I think we will have to bite the bullet soon on this one! I can no longer cope with the OH thinking he knows where he is going and me actually knowing where we are going If we get SatNAv at least we can blame that if we take a wrong turn and not each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 The only thing I know about satnavs is that everyone who has tried to use one to get to my house, has been sent miles up the M6 the wrong way! We have the same problem (without the M6 bit) We don't exist on most Satnavs, including our own We bought a TomTom One V3 Europe and it has been very good - much bette than the Navman we used to have which was nearly flung out of the window on every trip All the way up the High Street when visiting Sheila, it was telling us to perform a U turn - Sheila was on the phone and could hear it and telling me to keep going. Even at the turn into Sheila's road the stupid thing was telling us to turn in the other direction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
