flukey-lukey Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I need satnav that has maps of Europe on it. Is this somthing that can be bought off the shelf or is it a case of getting maps loaded onto the machine? My dad has a PDA with TomTom on it, would I be able to get the Europe maps and simply load them onto it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Tom Tom all the way for SAT NAV's. When buying them it will tell you what maps are pre loaded onto it. If not then yes you will be able to download and install on to it. You should (99% sure) you will be able to install the maps onto your dads PDA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I need satnav that has maps of Europe on it. Is this somthing that can be bought off the shelf or is it a case of getting maps loaded onto the machine? My dad has a PDA with TomTom on it, would I be able to get the Europe maps and simply load them onto it? You can buy a sat nav with the loaded maps of uk and europe already on it from halfords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Dont go for the cheapest, I went from a UK map Tom Tom and should have gone for the Euro version, instead I brought a cheap Binatone Euro map system from Tesco and it is rubbish to use,poor speed and always loses the signal, get a Tom Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 So if I walk into Halfrauds and tell them I want a decent TomTom with UK and Europe maps on it they will be very knowledgable and accomodating? That'll be a first! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 So if I walk into Halfrauds and tell them I want a decent TomTom with UK and Europe maps on it they will be very knowledgable and accomodating? That'll be a first! You will get a better response looking at the box it comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 You will get a better response looking at the box it comes in. Just looking at this one. I'm totally clueless with stuff like this. Anyone got this model? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_711853_langId_-1_categoryId_211574 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've been using the Snooper Syrius with European mapping. Its camera location software is very accurate too. 2 years and still happy. Not getting lost and 0 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 This one looks good, bigger screen than the other one. Its not a TomTom though... http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&mpe_id=63851&cm_cr=No+Campaign-_-Web+Activity-_-SA+P6+967919-_-PRODCAT_ESPOTCAROUSEL_165508-_-Navman+S80+Deluxe+Europe+Sat+Nav&intv_id=107423&partNumber=967919&evtype=CpgnClick&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&ddkey=ClickInfo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonshaw_uk Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 navigo from ebuyer for £48 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146672 then over to http://www.thepctailor.com/ for the TomTom software are Euro Maps and hey presto - a Tomtom equivilant for less than £50 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I've been using the Snooper Syrius with European mapping. Its camera location software is very accurate too. 2 years and still happy. Not getting lost and 0 points. Snap. It doesn't have Greece though. Guess where I'm going in September. Still, how lost can you get on an island. It has promoted some cracking routes in the past, return journey from Castle Coombe was a right laugh. Juanchan will verify that. Luckily we don't have lowered cars lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Snap. It doesn't have Greece though. Guess where I'm going in September. Still, how lost can you get on an island. It has promoted some cracking routes in the past, return journey from Castle Coombe was a right laugh. Juanchan will verify that. Luckily we don't have lowered cars lol. Yes I'm a huge fan of the Greek Islands, however it's served me well in France so far. Are you off to an island Andy or Greek mainland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Yes I'm a huge fan of the Greek Islands, however it's served me well in France so far. Are you off to an island Andy or Greek mainland? Pete's villa Rhodes mate. Phoned them up, tongue in cheek like, "they haven't mapped the islands yet". Very nice reception though. Didn't have to tell them I had lifetime map / camera upgrades. Very apologetic. Goes a long way with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Pete's villa Rhodes mate. Phoned them up, tongue in cheek like, "they haven't mapped the islands yet". Very nice reception though. Didn't have to tell them I had lifetime map / camera upgrades. Very apologetic. Goes a long way with me. So there you are Flukey Lukey - If you do want to get lost in the Greek Islands, Andy's recommendation is the same as mine - buy a snooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 4, 2009 Author Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm just about to purchase this http://www.cdiscount.co.uk/SoundVisionandSatNav/SatNav/withEuropeanWorldMaps/f-439-178755.html?refer=TDR&cm_mmc=Tradedoubler-_-Cdiscount%20program-_-Cheaphighstreet%20953648-_-n/a&tduid=cf498107bc488f1b25cb324c41d44440 My boss has one and he says its pretty decent for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I'm just about to purchase this http://www.cdiscount.co.uk/SoundVisionandSatNav/SatNav/withEuropeanWorldMaps/f-439-178755.html?refer=TDR&cm_mmc=Tradedoubler-_-Cdiscount%20program-_-Cheaphighstreet%20953648-_-n/a&tduid=cf498107bc488f1b25cb324c41d44440 My boss has one and he says its pretty decent for the money That's a compelling price with a 4.3 screen. Doesn't have the "safety camera" info but we all survived before those were available. If I were to do it again TomTom has the quality we look for. Very nice but pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 navigo from ebuyer for £48 - http://www.ebuyer.com/product/146672 This ones does me tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMiFFAD Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 TomTom on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=270379585485&Category=156955&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2 I know the company selling it (i do work for them occationally) and they are trust worthy - seem to be very well priced as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_550401_langId_-1_categoryId_165685 http://www.t3.com/reviews/transport/gps-and-sat-navs/navigon-2100 Its got some good reviews and a europe map is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 If your dad's already got a PDA with TomTom you can load the Europe maps of your choice straight onto it. There's plenty around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flukey-lukey Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share Posted May 5, 2009 Thanks guys I already bought the one I mentioned at the top of this page. Should arrive tomorrow Ivan - Yes I could, but then all I'd hear is "You break it you buy it" and "Don't forget who that belongs to" comments for eternity! So now I have my own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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