steveclecy
Free Member
Right. Bidding ends on my Garmin C320 this evening on eBay. Already achieved what I hoped for. Now is the time to start looking seriously for my next Satnav.
But what do I want? What do I need? Obviously 2010 mapping to replace the 2003 mapping on the sold item is essential.
I don't like windscreen mounts, but with a self-adhesive disc have somewhere on the dashboard that would be fine.
I like Garmin, would be equally happy with TomTom, a little uncomfortable with others. I would like a larger screen. 5" would be nice, like the TomTom XXL or the Garmin 1490T. I don't think I need Traffic updates, I would only use it in the Motorhome, if I am late, I am late.
Europe mapping is important, probably mainly Western Europe. Do I need Lane Guidance? I don't know. Is that mainly for Motorway/Autoroute/Autobahn junctions, because I don't usually get them wrong.
Bluetooth is not important, the mobile can be answered by the non-driver.
I don't want to blow the budget, either. £180 is the absolute max, but SWMBO would need some persuading the spend even that much. £150 would be better. £140 would be good.
Particularly I don't want to pay for things I will not use.
So, all you experienced European tourers. What do you use? What would you have to replace it?
Steve
But what do I want? What do I need? Obviously 2010 mapping to replace the 2003 mapping on the sold item is essential.
I don't like windscreen mounts, but with a self-adhesive disc have somewhere on the dashboard that would be fine.
I like Garmin, would be equally happy with TomTom, a little uncomfortable with others. I would like a larger screen. 5" would be nice, like the TomTom XXL or the Garmin 1490T. I don't think I need Traffic updates, I would only use it in the Motorhome, if I am late, I am late.
Europe mapping is important, probably mainly Western Europe. Do I need Lane Guidance? I don't know. Is that mainly for Motorway/Autoroute/Autobahn junctions, because I don't usually get them wrong.
Bluetooth is not important, the mobile can be answered by the non-driver.
I don't want to blow the budget, either. £180 is the absolute max, but SWMBO would need some persuading the spend even that much. £150 would be better. £140 would be good.
Particularly I don't want to pay for things I will not use.
So, all you experienced European tourers. What do you use? What would you have to replace it?
Steve