The main disadvantage I found was the difficulty of using this item. I have used 2 different brands of sat nav previously and found them easy to use without the instructions. I had to check the instructions with this one. Also some of the places of interest are not that up to date. I searched for nightclubs in Sheffield and only 1 came up but in reality there are many more nightclubs.
Due to car theft I don't like to leave the sat nav or the holder in my car. The pouch that was supplied can only carry the sat nav itself and does not offer any protection, it's only like thin material. It can be difficult trying to carry the sat nav in the pouch (whilst trying not to catch the screen on anything), the cigaretter lighter plug in power supply, the holder that sticks on the window and the cable for traffic announcements.
It makes me laugh the price of the product and how little thought goes into protecting/carrying the equipment from your car but then I suppose if it gets damaged they are not out of pocket only you, and if you do buy another they will gain more money.
It can tell you to turn just before you actually need to turn but I prefer that. Also when I was at a junction that was a bit confusing it did say take a sharp right rather than just right which was helpful.
Another thing I noticed is that it can take you the long way round following the main roads instead of the shorter way.
A good feature I thought was having the option of setting what sort of vehicle you are using such as lorry, van, car, motorbike etc. Also if you selected a car there was slow, normal and fast
options.
This product is not too bad the main thing that annoys me is I find it difficult to use and if I were going to buy a new model I would go for an easier to use one. If you are thinking of buying any sat nav I would recommend having a demonstrating of using it in the shop so you can decide yourself what you think.
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27.12.2006 18:39
It is often pot-luck with these products, but when you pay so much for them, word of mouth is the best recommendation. I will certainly remember your advice.