(+) Cheap compared to standalone, removes the need for seperate sat nav (-) No post code only search but this can be resolved with adding a house number of any house
Advantages: Ease of use and price Disadvantages: None
Having used a Tom Tom Go 700 for a number of years, I decided to update the maps of Western Europe. Tom Tom uses software called Tom Tom Home which is used to download the updatedmaps. Having connected Tom Tom Go 700 to my PC, via a USB cable, it was a simple matter of clicling on the relevant icon on the Home Software, paying for the maps, and downloading them over the internet.
Payment was straight forward. It is undertaken electronically either by credit or debit card, and the down load commenced.
Because of the size of the map file, it took a little time to download (I do have broadband running at 8mb band width, so I suppose a lesser bandwith will take longer.
Use of the system is simplicity itself. You are given a choice of country, and then you select address, or point of interest. ...
Advantages: Stress free travelling, comprehensive, clear instructions, cheap Disadvantages: Some very minor glitches in confusing bends with turns
I recently reviewed the TomTom one, which we bought with the Western Europemaps, and I have been waiting to put Jane (our name, after the voice) through her paces in rural France.
As with all TomTom maps, easy to see, easy to use, easy to understand, and easy to update.
Absolutely fantastic, I have no idea how we ever coped without her/it. From getting off the ferry, the map/navigation was spot on, good clear instructions, in plenty of time, and the first time I have ever got through Paris without a hitch.
To give you an idea of how good, we bought a local map of where we were going on the Limousin/Perigord borders, that did not have the town we were staying in (I call it a town loosely) as it was so small, no problem for TomTom, straight there, which was welcome after 7 hours of driving.
We spent two weeks in the area ...
Advantages: great software, great usability, graphics, features, lots of maps Disadvantages: price, it was not that easy to install
If you plan to travel by car through more than one or two countries within the EU then this is the software for you.
I have recently got a satellite navigator software + pda bundle, but because it was bought in Holland the only map they had was the Dutch map. Not much use for me here in the UK.
I then purchased this Tomtom software and I can say that despite the high price it is well worth the money! The instructions when driving are very clear and the 3D map is very easy to use when driving. The main screen shows you a map of where you are, the roads around you and the route you need to take as well as showing your next 'move', that is, 'turn right', 'go straight', 'turn left', 'take the exit', etc and the name of the next road you will enter.
It also calculates your speed, your estimated time of arrival, how many minutes left ...
Product Information for "MapSource City Navigator NT Map Update 2008 Europe Map / Application update" »
Gps software
Product Type
Map / Application update
Maps Included
Europe
Media
DVD
Pc system requirements for gps
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 2000
Min RAM Size
256 MB
Min Hard Drive Space
2 GB
Peripheral Devices
DVD-ROM, USB port
Manufacturer's product description
In today's fast-paced world, streets and points of interest are constantly changing. Don't get caught without the latest map data on your unit. The Map Update 2008 City Navigator Europe NT features the most up-to-date, detailed map data around. With premium-quality map data provided by NAVTEQ, you'll navigate with confidence.
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