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Jadefuzy

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#45423 2-Nov-2009 18:38

could yous please give me some advise on witch In Car GPS unit i should buy.

i am looking for a GPS that will cost between 300$ - 400$. i would also like to buy one from the shops not online

i would like it to be

User Frendly
*One that knows the location of fixed speed cameras
*one that has a nice wide screen
*one that has something to mount the unit to the windscreen
*one that has a car charger incluided
would like it to have some sort of Secuirty but it doesn't have to it's just a prefence

i have the following stores where i live

* Dick smith
* harvey norman
* Repco
* Super cheap Auto
* noel leeming
* power store
* bond and bond

I have had a GPS Before but it kept giving me funny Directions but that was when i was in Australia and it was a cheap GPS unit.

Thank yous very much i would be greatfull for any help

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#269358 2-Nov-2009 18:44

I would recommend the TomTom... Any model.

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#269364 2-Nov-2009 18:59

I second the tomtom.

Jadefuzy

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#269365 2-Nov-2009 19:00

freitasm: I would recommend the TomTom... Any model.

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#269366 2-Nov-2009 19:02

I would go with any brand which has Nav N GO 8 as software - it's just so better then other IMO

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Jadefuzy

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#269381 2-Nov-2009 19:29

why tom tom?

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#269417 2-Nov-2009 20:44

I found the tomtom much easier to use when I was first shopping around.

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#269434 2-Nov-2009 21:19

+1 for tomtom

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#269435 2-Nov-2009 21:21

Navman :D - live traffic update is cool

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Jadefuzy

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#269482 2-Nov-2009 23:47

nakedmolerat: Navman :D - live traffic update is cool

Check this offer

thanks for letting me know about the offer how ever i am not a AA Member most people are saying tom tom so im going with tom tom i think the Geeks meaning the people that know alot know more then me. so tom tom it is im buying my GPS tommorow only problem is i dont no if i should get the tom tom 120 or the tom tom XL the tom tom XL costs 396$ and dse witch is pricy but the tom tom 120 is only 336$ dont no witch one to get.

tom tom 120 the screen is more squire and is cheaper if i get this one i will also beable to get a carry case
tom tom XL nice Widescreen but pricey

witch one should i get

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#269498 3-Nov-2009 07:23

get the wide screen XL

that would be an ecumenical matter

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#269502 3-Nov-2009 07:50

The extra $60 is worth it for the Widescreen XL IMO

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#269536 3-Nov-2009 10:11

I personally like TomTom's maps and easy to view features. I also thought it easier to use than the Navman unit I received for review.

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#269708 3-Nov-2009 18:07

I assume you have been to a shop and actually played with them all before purchasing one...

Jadefuzy

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#269729 3-Nov-2009 19:36

yes i did thank you everyone for your advice i Brought a tom tom xl340 today at dick smith for 396$

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#273950 17-Nov-2009 16:43

I'm looking at a GPS upgrade too, I'm presently using a Navman S35 which seems to do the job but I've found it "locks up" occasionally and reboots itself.
I'm tossing up spending $150 on a 2009 map upgrade or go for a new unit. I don't find Navman's website that good for updates.
The new Navmans that are out, from the photos I've seen the maps look really tidy.

Similar to above I'm looking for spoken street names and one that is good for driving on the motorway.

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