Which Generic GPS to buy?   

Which Generic GPS to buy?

Postby FullScreen57 » Sun Sep 26, 2010 12:48 pm

I currently own a Mio C310x and C320 and now need to buy a generic GPS unit and install Primo on it (to give as a gift). I would greatly appreciate comments, links, etc. on which unit to purchase. Bluetooth and TMC are not required. Thanks y'all.
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Postby dannyu » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:21 pm

aren't you happy with the models you already have?

both can run Primo very nicely and you'll save a lot of time & effort on preparing the same kind of unit (another GPS obviuosly has it's own
tricks/limitations/cracks/etc.).

Plus, think of the future - if your friend will have a problem with his/her unit (or simply an update of maps),
who will be the expert they'll approach to resolve it? yes, it'll probably be yourself - so again a lot of time to save.

On the other hand, if you're not happy with you stuff, then it's a different question (and probably an answer as well).

My 2 cents,
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Postby FullScreen57 » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:24 pm

dannyu wrote:aren't you happy with the models you already have?

both can run Primo very nicely and you'll save a lot of time & effort on preparing the same kind of unit (another GPS obviuosly has it's own
tricks/limitations/cracks/etc.).

Plus, think of the future - if your friend will have a problem with his/her unit (or simply an update of maps),
who will be the expert they'll approach to resolve it? yes, it'll probably be yourself - so again a lot of time to save.

On the other hand, if you're not happy with you stuff, then it's a different question (and probably an answer as well).

My 2 cents,
Danny


Hi Danny,

As I mentioned in my original post, this is meant to be a gift (to a close family member); so I know I will be supporting their GPS updates :) (Been doing the family's PCs for 10+ years already so I know where you're coming from)
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Postby dannyu » Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:51 pm

if so then my recommendation is even more firm.

I'm sure your family member would appriciate the nice gift especially as a newbie (I assume) to this arena.

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Postby chas521 » Mon Sep 27, 2010 2:21 am

FullScreen57 wrote:Thanks. Any recommendations in a 4.3" Screen size and good sellers/sites (if that is allowed here).


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Postby Fatboyfun » Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:33 pm

I vote for the Navman M400, £80 New, Runs Tomtom and Primo with no problems.

4.3" 480x272 Wide screen
WinCE 5
Easily unlocked
Generic Mini USB charger
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Postby xtyler92 » Sat Oct 02, 2010 9:41 pm

Just go with a nice simple chinese unit. Keep in mind though that since you are buying something new you might as well go for a few little extras. These should be things like RAM (no less than 128MB) and depending on where you live TMC. I say depending on where you live because in some areas TMC works fine for people, where in others you'll need a valid subscription and all that which might not be worth it. I think the most important thing is RAM though so do not settle for 64MB of RAM on a unit when you can get a device with 128MB of RAM for around the same price.
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