rusty1
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I looking to buy a GPS system. Can any body recommend one ?
Garmin, Naviman, tom tom etc. Help !
Thanks
Ian
Garmin, Naviman, tom tom etc. Help !
Thanks
Ian
blackburnlee
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I've got myself a Garmin Quest. It now costs around £350 and can run on battery power all day (Providing you don't go crazy using loads of features). I've mounted mine on the Touratech GPS mount (Also available on Nippy Normans site now I see) and it's tip-top.
Also it has plenty of memory and is about the same size as one of the old mobile phones. I got mine from www.globalpositioningsystems.com.
Hope this helps.
Also it has plenty of memory and is about the same size as one of the old mobile phones. I got mine from www.globalpositioningsystems.com.
Hope this helps.
rusty1
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Thanks Mate
Ian
Ian
Mouse
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Depends what you want from your GPS really.
The main choices seem to be Quest or 2610 - most people around here seem to prefer Garmin models.
The 2610 will set you back about 600 quid, its advantages include a large touch sensitive screen, and the facility to use a memory card of up to 2 GB. It can be powered directly fom the bike's 12v power supply, but doesn't have internal batteries so you can't take it walking. I think a battery pack is available should you desire.
The Quest is cheaper, about 350 as stated above. The screen is smaller, and not touch sensitive. Some people may find the buttons a bit small with gloves on. It has 256 MB of memory (not a removable card). It runs from an internal battery, but requires a regulated 5v supply to charge, hence a powered cradle for it is more expensive than for other models - about 50 pounds I think.
If you're on a budget, you could pick up a second hand Streetpilot 3 (blatent advert time
). This older model has a larger screen than the Quest, but again has buttons that can be fiddly with gloves on. Uses a memory card for maps but can only use up to 256 MB. The processor is slower than the other models so the screen display takes a bit longer to draw, and route calculation can be slow depending on how you have it configured. It's also a bit large and heavy, especially comapred to the svelte Quest. Can take 12v in though, so easily powered from the bike, and also uses 6 AA internal batteries - which don't last long so external power is a must.
The main choices seem to be Quest or 2610 - most people around here seem to prefer Garmin models.
The 2610 will set you back about 600 quid, its advantages include a large touch sensitive screen, and the facility to use a memory card of up to 2 GB. It can be powered directly fom the bike's 12v power supply, but doesn't have internal batteries so you can't take it walking. I think a battery pack is available should you desire.
The Quest is cheaper, about 350 as stated above. The screen is smaller, and not touch sensitive. Some people may find the buttons a bit small with gloves on. It has 256 MB of memory (not a removable card). It runs from an internal battery, but requires a regulated 5v supply to charge, hence a powered cradle for it is more expensive than for other models - about 50 pounds I think.
If you're on a budget, you could pick up a second hand Streetpilot 3 (blatent advert time
). This older model has a larger screen than the Quest, but again has buttons that can be fiddly with gloves on. Uses a memory card for maps but can only use up to 256 MB. The processor is slower than the other models so the screen display takes a bit longer to draw, and route calculation can be slow depending on how you have it configured. It's also a bit large and heavy, especially comapred to the svelte Quest. Can take 12v in though, so easily powered from the bike, and also uses 6 AA internal batteries - which don't last long so external power is a must.rusty1
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Thanks
Thanks for the info mate
Ian
Mouse said:Depends what you want from your GPS really.
The main choices seem to be Quest or 2610 - most people around here seem to prefer Garmin models.
The 2610 will set you back about 600 quid, its advantages include a large touch sensitive screen, and the facility to use a memory card of up to 2 GB. It can be powered directly fom the bike's 12v power supply, but doesn't have internal batteries so you can't take it walking. I think a battery pack is available should you desire.
The Quest is cheaper, about 350 as stated above. The screen is smaller, and not touch sensitive. Some people may find the buttons a bit small with gloves on. It has 256 MB of memory (not a removable card). It runs from an internal battery, but requires a regulated 5v supply to charge, hence a powered cradle for it is more expensive than for other models - about 50 pounds I think.
If you're on a budget, you could pick up a second hand Streetpilot 3 (blatent advert time
Thanks for the info mate
Ian
Mouse
Registered user
To be honest, no one has actually used a Tom Tom Rider yet, as they are not yet for sale. So we'll have to wait to see how it compares to the Streetpilot 2610, which is its obvious competitor given the widely suggested retail price of 600 pounds.
Also, TomTom are very coy on their web site about what maps are included with their GPS units. As far as I can tell, you only get the UK. And extra countries seem to be 100 pounds each - making it a very expensive proposition for European travellers. I could be wrong here though, as I said, their web site is coy to say the least.
Also, TomTom are very coy on their web site about what maps are included with their GPS units. As far as I can tell, you only get the UK. And extra countries seem to be 100 pounds each - making it a very expensive proposition for European travellers. I could be wrong here though, as I said, their web site is coy to say the least.
Allroad
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its not available yet in the uk pitty really
Aitch42
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GPS choice
Hi. I had a good look around the market and chose the Garmin Quest as the best solution:
- Installs using the BMW mount (£45 from BMW Dealers)
- Its waterproof
- It integrates into the Autocom unit (if you are going to do this I suggest you talk to Autocom as you need a special cable, Mono - Stereo, to make it work OK. I tried a stereo to stereo and nothing happened got the right one and - SWEET)
Make sure if you do buy the quest that you get V7 of the City Maps Europe software and don't forget to go to www.pocketgps.co.uk to get the speed camera overlay.
Howard
Hi. I had a good look around the market and chose the Garmin Quest as the best solution:
- Installs using the BMW mount (£45 from BMW Dealers)
- Its waterproof
- It integrates into the Autocom unit (if you are going to do this I suggest you talk to Autocom as you need a special cable, Mono - Stereo, to make it work OK. I tried a stereo to stereo and nothing happened got the right one and - SWEET)
Make sure if you do buy the quest that you get V7 of the City Maps Europe software and don't forget to go to www.pocketgps.co.uk to get the speed camera overlay.
Howard
laughingBob
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I want to fit the Quest to my 1200GS using the Garmin powered cradle and the Motorrad Concepts mount. Does anyone have this set up and how does work also, is the cradle waterproof and how secure is the unit when it's mounted on it.
Make sure if you do buy the quest that you get V7 of the City Maps Europe
Just taken delivery of a Quest and think it is superb. No need for autocom link so far cos the chime is very audible and alerts to an up coming turn. Have just tried voice in car and it would drive me bonkers!
I am a little disappointed that it arrived with V6 of city select- I never thought to check. Is V7 significantly different ?
Just taken delivery of a Quest and think it is superb. No need for autocom link so far cos the chime is very audible and alerts to an up coming turn. Have just tried voice in car and it would drive me bonkers!
I am a little disappointed that it arrived with V6 of city select- I never thought to check. Is V7 significantly different ?
JAY
Guest
V 7s been out since January. If you bought your Quest new it should have come with the latest version. get on to Garmin and they'll send you the latest update on CD.
John
John
Allroad
Guest
@ aitch hows about some pics please
Aitch42
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I will post some pics on Monday as my New Mervin Hunter seat set arrives! At last the end to a sore bum after a few hundred miles - hopefully!
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