CJ Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I am after a cheap Sat Nav and looking to spend under £50 including carriage to wet Wales. Preferably a Tom Tom or Garmin and not a subscription based update service. If you are looking to sell or upgrade, give me a shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Forgive me if this is a silly question, but have you tried cash convertor type places? The ones near me seem to be swimming in these! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Forgive me if this is a silly question, but have you tried cash convertor type places? The ones near me seem to be swimming in these! I have been looking on eBay and gumtree and never even thought of those places. We have one in the town and so I will have a look tomorrow. Thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 ebuyer have cheap sat navs, http://www.ebuyer.com/239235-foehn-hirsch-gps35ls-sat-nav-3-5-uk-roi-2gb-mp3-mp4-gps35ls under £40 but you will need to put a cracked version of tomtom on it if thats what you want to run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 The binatone units are actually quite good. G350 I think it is. I bought one for £29 and then put TomTom on it, but even the inbuilt satnav software is good. Tescos and other places do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 The binatone units are actually quite good. G350 I think it is. I bought one for £29 and then put TomTom on it, but even the inbuilt satnav software is good. Tescos and other places do them. I reckon something like that or the ones mr. Lover linked to would do me fine. I only mentioned tomtom or garmin as they seemed to be the known makes and Market leaders. Now, if only I could find one at £29! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm a bit torn now. I've been offered a tom-tom 500 for £45 delivered or brand new binatone g350 for £35 delivered. The binatone comes with 12 months warranty but the tom-tom is the better machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm a bit torn now. I've been offered a tom-tom 500 for £45 delivered or brand new binatone g350 for £35 delivered. The binatone comes with 12 months warranty but the tom-tom is the better machine. Go for the TomTom, I've used other's but still prefer TomTom's (good reception on them and easy menus). I'd try getting it for a little less than £45 as that models pretty old now. If you can, go for a TomTom One v2 / v3 or better if price it right. Should not need to pay anymore than £50 for a couple year old TomTom One. As said before, cash back shops are pretty good for sat navs. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Just found a tom-tom one v2 for £42 delivered. Obviously second hand but with maps updated about 10 months ago. I'm thinking that is preferable to a new binatone 350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Have you got a smartphone? It might be easier and cheaper to download the software for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Have you got a smartphone? It might be easier and cheaper to download the software for that. I'm using a lent iPhone 3G and recently downloaded a free app called navfree which a few members had been using and could recommend. Unfortunately, when I tried it all I got was a message saying gps signal was poor and it could not locate a road near to me. This was despite me taking it to high ground on a clear day and so I gave that up as a bad job. I know I can get paid for apps for this too but after that experience I am loathe to chance it and decided to go for a standalone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've tried out a couple of them apps on my iPhone 4, they are ok but you do really need a booster (which TomTom do) but by the time you buy that and the TomTom app (cost of £90+ together) you may as well get a stand alone sat nav. For the one you've seen CJ that's about the right price for a v2, I'd go for it mate. Think you'd be happy with that. My Mrs is using my 4 year old one still (yep with 4 year old maps,lol) she's still happy with it, not that she goes that far mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 I went back to confirm the deal with the v2 and some bugger had gazumped me. Ah well, you snooze you lose eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ebuyer have cheap sat navs, http://www.ebuyer.com/239235-foehn-hirsch-gps35ls-sat-nav-3-5-uk-roi-2gb-mp3-mp4-gps35ls under £40 but you will need to put a cracked version of tomtom on it if thats what you want to run I have a cracked version of tomtom1 if you need it mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 I've just bought a brand new binatone 430 for £29.99! I have a cracked version of tomtom1 if you need it mate I might just take you up on that my friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thats a good price. Try the binatone software and see if you like it. I do like how they handle roundabouts better than TomTOm. There are ways to make TomTOm run on it too if required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 I will do JB. I bought it from the Tesco outlet site on eBay. Looked at the unit today and it seems perfect for my needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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