Is this any good?

SL300-24 · 30-05-2008, 03:07 PM

I am looking to buy a portable Sat-Nav and have seen this one in halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_124982

I have seen this one.....is it the best for the money?

My one must have european mapping, and this one also has bluetooth which would be handy and and also TMC? It is currently reduced, but is only sold by Halfords so the price cannot be matched.

Is there anything better on the Market at the price?

Thanks for any advice.

boeken · 30-05-2008, 03:14 PM

the HERE link points to http://here/ which is not a valid url ,or is it just my browser?

SL300-24 · 30-05-2008, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boeken

the HERE link points to http://here/ which is not a valid url ,or is it just my browser?

Thanks....should work now

boeken · 30-05-2008, 03:57 PM

it works indeed, that is quite a significant drop, if you think the product at this price does ticks all your boxes go for it, but a price drop like that usually means

- did not sell well
- new model is in the pipeline and they need to shift the old stock

with satnav's i would go to the store and have a play with the various models (satnav models :-) ) on show and see if you like the user interface, build quality etc

SL300-24 · 30-05-2008, 04:08 PM

Thanks...tried that the other day, went into Halfords, waited over half an hour for somebody with the knowledge/experience to sell me the product. After talking to 2 kids/youths who knew very little about the products they sell I walked out.
I am therefore not expecting great aftersales but surely they must have somebody with SOME product knowledge!
hence my posting here....

I would not take much notice of the price drop because the S70 which is the same model without the TMC is available to buy for around £130 everywhere.

A210AMG · 30-05-2008, 04:10 PM

Hello

I would go for a TomTom unit, Tomtom one? cheap now and very small, does everything you will probably need.

Dad has a Navman, not as easy to use / change maps etc

unit504 · 31-05-2008, 09:49 AM

i agree with A210AMG, as too i had a navman, but ended up using a friends tomtom and it was so much easier to work and all in all just seem a better product. (was a Tomtom One).

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryrn_124982

mas66 · 31-05-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SL300-24

I am looking to buy a portable Sat-Nav and have seen this one in halfords.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_124982

I have seen this one.....is it the best for the money?

My one must have european mapping, and this one also has bluetooth which would be handy and and also TMC? It is currently reduced, but is only sold by Halfords so the price cannot be matched.

Is there anything better on the Market at the price?

Thanks for any advice.

I cant really comment on this particular model, but have used a couple of previous Navman models and didnt particularly like them, combination of reasons, mainly because I didnt like the UI, also the build/size was not particularly good. I have always used TomTom units and still own a 910 for when I use loan/hire cars.

Cheers

Mark

boeken · 31-05-2008, 09:09 PM

i saw an advert in the newspaper today from PC world advertising tomtom units so you might want to have a look there,

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SL300-24 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Essex Car: 1998 S600 V12,1984 SL500, 2006 E320 CDI Sport Est Harley Davidson 883/1200R ,Buell XB12SX Posts: 535	Thanks...tried that the other day, went into Halfords, waited over half an hour for somebody with the knowledge/experience to sell me the product. After talking to 2 kids/youths who knew very little about the products they sell I walked out. I am therefore not expecting great aftersales but surely they must have somebody with SOME product knowledge! hence my posting here.... I would not take much notice of the price drop because the S70 which is the same model without the TMC is available to buy for around £130 everywhere. __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Cars W211 E320 cdi Sport Estate, Obsidian Black,Comand, TV, paddles, 18" alloys S600 V12 400bhp 1998 Obsidian Black, 2 tone Nappa Leather, Glass Sunroof, Electric heated front and rear seats, Bose sound, Very rare Trip computer, electric rear blind. 17" Alloys 1984 SL 500, Signal Red, Black Leather, rear seats, air conditioning, Cruise, alloys, Auto

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A210AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: England Posts: 4,140	Hello I would go for a TomTom unit, Tomtom one? cheap now and very small, does everything you will probably need. Dad has a Navman, not as easy to use / change maps etc __________________

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unit504 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London ~ Essex ~ Aveley Car: CLK230 Cab Posts: 525	i agree with A210AMG, as too i had a navman, but ended up using a friends tomtom and it was so much easier to work and all in all just seem a better product. (was a Tomtom One). http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryrn_124982 __________________ W208 CLK230 Kompressor Cabriolet (Elegance) 1998 (black) Alpine Multimedia System, iPod connection, touch screen monitor + rear screen, Aux for: Xbox/PS2/Digi Camera, Tv, Dvd, Sat Nav, Bosé install. Full Orion Leather, Xeon HeadLights, Elec Memory Seats Heated & Air Adjustable, Rain Sensor, Tracker, Park Sensors (Front and Rear), Lcd Climate Control, Headlight Washers, Anti Glare Rear View Mirror, Reversing Mirror.

30-05-2008, 03:14 PM	#2
boeken Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Car: R129 SL500 from 96 Posts: 268	the HERE link points to http://here/ which is not a valid url ,or is it just my browser?

30-05-2008, 03:57 PM	#4
boeken Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Car: R129 SL500 from 96 Posts: 268	it works indeed, that is quite a significant drop, if you think the product at this price does ticks all your boxes go for it, but a price drop like that usually means - did not sell well - new model is in the pipeline and they need to shift the old stock with satnav's i would go to the store and have a play with the various models (satnav models :-) ) on show and see if you like the user interface, build quality etc

31-05-2008, 09:09 PM	#9
boeken Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Buckinghamshire Car: R129 SL500 from 96 Posts: 268	i saw an advert in the newspaper today from PC world advertising tomtom units so you might want to have a look there,

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