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I`m looking for NAV unit (or PDA) including (if possible):-

New roads update
European maps
Speed Camera Locations/Detection
Redirection around road works/traffic (Detected by Satnav)

Looking for cheapest option that hopefully doesnt require a subscription!!

Thanks

The Garmin Street Pilot i3 is superb ...and cheap at only £129.99. You can upload speed cameras from PocketGPSworld.com for which they charge, but only £2. These bleep and show you the camera position if you are going too fast and simply flash a warning that the camera is approaching if you are not going too fast.

They come loaded with up to date UK maps and very basic european maps so you would need to buy a transflash card with the relevant euro map.

The only thing it doesn`t do is pick up traffic reports/problems but it does re route very quickly if you take a wrong turn.

Have a look at www.pocketGPSworld.com. There are some really useful good forums.

I am a satisfied customer - oh and don`t work for Garmin!

Hope this helps.

This item was edited on Wednesday, 3rd May 2006, 08:54

Hey LCR, how does this work ? Does it give you commands like "turn left" "right" etc, i ask this because looking at a screen while yr driving must be dangerous, appreciate you lettin me know cos im a novice (obviously!!)at this game too. :)

Yep - it does all of that. It easy to look at the screen while driving even though it is a reasonably small size. It has a 3D display. The voice instructions are clear and warn you before a turning (will also tell you how far it is) and when you get to it. For example it will say "turn left in point 1 mile" and then when you are almost there it waill say "turn left".

For the price these really are superb little units. They are really easy to use and you can preset desinations which you save as favourites. That way once you reach where you are going you simply select "Home" on your favourites and it ..er directs you home.

It also has points of interest, including takeaways, petrol stations, cash machines etc. Basically it will tell you the nearest ones and the distance.

Please feel free to ask anything else you`re not sure of.

Thanks LCR, think ill bag miself one of those, instead of following the misses`s map reading...........should save about 5 years of my life via reduced arguments/stress etc!!
Thanks again :)

I bought a Garmin 3i about nine months ago and thought it was a bargain when I paid £175 for it. I wondered if I was just buying another toy but have used it again and again. I can`t fault it.

999Bagpuss

Where can I purchase one of these beauties for £129.99.... or less preferably ;)

£129.99 at Comet. Probably a good price as they seem to be going for around £150 on Ebay...

"Every time I learn something new it pushes some old stuff out of my brain!"

I travel in Spain a lot, sometimes in France. How can I get the relevant maps etc & how much would they cost?

I saw an email from Maplin recently advertising this for £99 - B&W version of i3 worth a look at:

www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48005&FAQS=Y&doy=6m5


Garmin StreetPilot i2 GPS
The StreetPilot i2 is an extremely compact, affordable automotive GPS. This affordable navigator offers automatic routing capabilities with turn-by-turn directions and voice guidance. The StreetPilot i2 features a bright high contrast, FSTN, monochrome display, built-in speaker, convenient scroll wheel with click-to-enter function and removable TransFlash. data storage. The StreetPilot i3 includes a compact vehicle windshield mount that allows for easy transfer between vehicles. StreetPilot i3 is powered externally with the included 12-volt power adapter cable or using 2 AA batteries.
Order Code A41FF
give Away £99.99

This item was edited on Saturday, 6th May 2006, 17:17