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Old 03 May 2005, 04:44 PM
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Default What SATNAV/Radar Detectors???

Does everyone use, I want to get something but as it is a total minefield out there I would appreciate some views on what people are already using.

I am leaning towards the Road Angel 2, and possibly TomTomGo, I also need something that is easily transferable between cars.

All tips and recommendations welcomed. Thanks
Old 03 May 2005, 05:22 PM
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Old 03 May 2005, 08:27 PM
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Tom Tom Go with the readily available speed camera files from the 'net. Now with the new software it's even better. There's 3 models coming out now to replace the current "original" one. Apparently the cheapest of the 3 has no error reduction or something (I think they do something clever to remove the artificially added error?). The mid-priced new one would be my choice - it will also have a traffic news thingy if you subscribe...

Ahhh, I love my TomTom Go...
Old 03 May 2005, 08:54 PM
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I use Road Angel as GPS and TomTom on a PDA connected via cable, possibly not ideal but it's quite versatile. I find the r/a to be a lot more current than the Speed Camera downloads for TomTom, which can be annoying.

Just unplug from the ciggy socket and shift the lot to another car.
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Mio 168. its a Pda with a built-in Gps, so u can take it 'walkies'!

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Buy a second hand Road Angel (original) that the previous owner has already paid the lifetime subscription for (something not available on the new one). Then buy a Garmin streetpilot 2610, and you will be the most unlost, and unfined person in the UK, apart from me, and maybe a few others.

The Garmin is extremely fast and very easy to use, and I couldn't recommend it highly enough. The only down side is the price, but it has come down from around £900 to £550 I think. Check out Maplins ETC
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I'll second that on the Garmin, I have a 2620 and it's excellent. The build quality on the Garmins is much better than any other system I've seen.

Selling my Road Angel 2 though after getting my only speeding ticket in Wales last year a week after I bought it.
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using trackstar plus tracker with built in camera detector.

saved my lisense more than once

dont think you can move it from car to car though
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Originally Posted by KiwiGTI
I'll second that on the Garmin, I have a 2620 and it's excellent. The build quality on the Garmins is much better than any other system I've seen.

Selling my Road Angel 2 though after getting my only speeding ticket in Wales last year a week after I bought it.
2620!!!! Theres no need to show off . Shame about the ticket though.
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