Introduction
To start with I would like to tell you why I chose to buy this product. Then main reason for my purchase was because I needed to update my GPS technology for my car. Having usually just upgraded my TOM TOM navigation system in the past, this time I fancied trying out something ... Read review
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onour Snooper GPS Detectors* Version 1 New from Snooperdirect the elegant Syrius - the most advanced satellite navigation product available today. High level, wir...
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New 2006 Model Takes Full 7 Digit Postcode New 'Low Bridge Alerts' option 5 Year Warranty ... more
on our Snooper GPS Detectors* Version 1 New from Snooperdirectthe elegant Syrius - the most advanced satellite navigation product available today. High level, wir...
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Snooper bring you the elegant Syrius, the most advanced satellite navigation product ... more
available today. High level, wireless design coupled with an exceptional widescreen view creates a Sat Nav system that looks so sophisticated, you may want to upgrade ...
Top Quality shake proof SATNAV / PDA holder with 360 degree spin and solid shake proof ... more
design.. Description: Slim enough to use with most mobile phones unlike other mounts on the market and large enough to take all satnav units up to 13cm across will take the largest satnav units. As this cradle rotates as long as the height of your satnav is less than 13cam you can use side ways etc for very long windscreen satnavs at well up to say 30cm wide. Ideal for use with ALL types of GPS and Cell Phone.High quality windshield PDA Mount solutions either used for car or put on desk with unique design on photo encryption. This mount features the universal SIDE GRIP PDA cradle and a super strong flexible windshield mounting pedestal. it also has a nice touch that it can have a photo in the back of it for when your PDA or phone is not in it. Product Features : Flexible gooseneck pedestal installs directly to vehicle windshield without tools, its rigid design makes in wobble far less than flexible arms. 360 degree spin so you can use for satnav horizontal if needed Padded and cushioned side grip arm holds securely With Quick release button for PDA holder extending its arm automatically. The flexible arm can be adjusted to any angle for easy viewing. Flexible width for Side grip from 36mm to 112mm, adjust to hold any size of phones / PDAs. /MP3/MP4 OR SATNAVS Easily adjusts to your desired viewing angle for optimal viewing. Restored 3"Photo,(70mm X 40mm) Easily mount directly to the interior of vehicle's windshield. Incredibly strong suction cup Outer dimension - 10cm x 6.8cm x 5.3cm super strong, extra larger 7.4cm lockable suction cup Adjustable windshield pedestal. Joint design for different angle adjustment, shake-free design The dash disc sticks to your dash with 3M double sided tape and the windshield mount adhere to this just like it does on your windshield. Grips with cushioned pads to hold your GPS/PDA securely Durable, Safe, and Convenient!
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Advantages: Stylish,Easy to use,Great Features Disadvantages: Price is a little steap
Introduction
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To start with I would like to tell you why I chose to buy this product. Then main reason for my purchase was because I needed to update my GPS technology for my car. Having usually just upgraded my TOM TOM navigation system in the past, this time I fancied trying out something a little different. So I looked around and found that a good distributor of GPS technology was the Performance Products retailer. Even ... ...past, other buyers assured me that I would get a top notch product. The reason I chose this particular product was because I was looking for the best GPS I could afford. I bought this product for around £350 which is a little out of my usual price range for a GPS but I was still happy to pay extra for a GPS of what I thought was top quality.
Overview
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This GPS uses the very latest Global Positioning Satellite ... more
Introduction ========= To start with I would like to tell you why I chose to buy this product. Then main reason for my purchase was because I needed to update my GPS technology for my car. Having usually just upgraded my TOM TOM navigation system in the past, this time I fancied trying out something a little different. So I looked around and found that a good distributor of GPS technology was the Performance Products retailer. Even though I had not bought from this company in the past, other buyers assured me that I would get a top notch product. The reason I chose this particular product was because I was looking for the best GPS I could afford. I bought this product for around £350 which is a little out of my usual price range for a GPS but I was still happy to pay extra for a GPS of what I thought was top quality.
Overview =======
This GPS uses the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to provide street level navigation of the top most quality. This GPS delivers clear and precise voice prompts and alerts you to potential hazardous stretches of roads, accident black spots and even police speed cameras. This last feature was the one that most interested me. I had never owned a GPS of such sophistication in the past and it was most probably this feature that made me choose this GPS in the first place. Also with this product I purchased the mounting kit which was only £20 and I found very easy to set up. The mount kit is also available from Performance Products. And so I come to another great feature of this device, and that is it’s camouflaged. You can leave all of this system in your car and as it is designed to blend in so that thieves will not instantly know that you have a GPS system if they look in on your car from the outside. I also found the maps on this system far more in-depth and easier to read than any other GPS I have seen. With the amount of features and the easy to use feel of this system I cannot recommend this enough. It is true that I was skeptical about switching from TOM-TOM however from now I will always choose Performance Products for all my GPS needs.
Best Feature ==========
The best feature of this GPS in my eyes is the Smart Mute function. The GPS recognizes your speed and if you are under the speed limit and you approach a speed camera ahead or are entering a high risk zone it will just give you a visual alert. However if you are over the speed limit then of course you will receive a full audible alert including a voice warning. This is a feature that I have not used until now on a GPS and found it extremely useful. You can also Program in any site you may have discovered with ease so that you never get caught short in a hazardous area.
Disadvantages ============
I found little to complain about with this system and anything I did find was only minimal. I did find this device was a little chunkier than perhaps I would have liked but because of the wider screen this is unavoidable. Also this device may be a little pricey for some so I would perhaps not recommend this to anyone who is looking to buy a Sat Nav for the first time.
Specification ========== Product Type - GPS receiver Automotive Maps Include Ireland and the United Kingdom USB Connectivity Voice Navigation Built-in Display color LCD - 480 x 272 - that Features Touch screen Removable 256 MB SD Memory Card Built in Ariel Built-in speaker Speed Camera warnings 2D / 3D map perspective Computer Street address search Internal Battery Enclosure Lithium polymer battery type Car power adapter AC power adaptor Car holder
Price ==== I picked up this beauty for around £399, However this was when the product was first released and with a little shopping around you can now get this product for as little as £300.
Final Thoughts ============
This is by far the best Sat Nav I have owned to date and I am extremely happy with my purchase. From what I understand the Hazard warning system on this machine beats all others. Having only used this hazard system however I cannot comment on this, but I certainly had no problems with the Hazard system at all. I will certainly be buying products from Performance Products in the future and cannot recommend this product enough.
Advantages: Looks good. Generally clear and accurate directions. Internal Battery. Disadvantages: Price. Outdated maps.
The Snooper directions are generally accurate but has issues with some postcodes (i.e. sometimes can only resolve AA1 1 rather that AA1 1AA). New roads and road layouts can also cause problem as map is not updated for £5 monthly subscription (only covers Camera Updates) and a new map is around £100.
The recent destinations folder is useful, holding 20-30 places. The redirect to avoid particular areas is also a function I like and use frequently.
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I also like that the unit has internal power so doesn't need to be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.
It does not have the 'current limit' displayed as the Snooper S4, which I previously found to be very useful when travelling in unfamiliar places. ...
t00tall2 20.01.2008
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The Syrius utilizes the very latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology to provide you with accurate street level navigation via clear and precise voice prompts as well as alerting you to potentially hazardous stretches of road, accident black spots and fixed police speed cameras.
