In car GPS.

[DC4Integra98]

just wondering, are there any GPS's out there that have live traffic updates displayed aswell?
and if there are, how much would it be around? cos i always hate getting stuck in traffic and would love if my GPS would route me to another route/show me a less congested alternate.

I have the tomtom 720 which does this through updates via computer/internet. Otherwise you will have to use your phones gprs for it to be 'live'.

Also I would like to ask, do you guys always take off your GPS units once you've parked the car, i.e. at the shops?

[ludecrs]

All TomTom and Navman offer live traffic updates. Optional cost.

[dahon]

is the cost upfront or like monthly/ongoing?

[ludecrs]

you'd have to hit up the manufacturer's website on that one, I'm not sure.

[mrshibby]

I have the tomtom 720 which does this through updates via computer/internet. Otherwise you will have to use your phones gprs for it to be 'live'.

Also I would like to ask, do you guys always take off your GPS units once you've parked the car, i.e. at the shops?

Mounted it in the centre console (Accord Euro), just close the lid, all gone!

[ludecrs]

Mio are offering a free 2008 map upgrade on all their units atm, so just a heads up for any potential buyers out there.

[thescotty]

MIO, there real good...beats tomtom

[dahon]

I have the tomtom 720 which does this through updates via computer/internet. Otherwise you will have to use your phones gprs for it to be 'live'.

Also I would like to ask, do you guys always take off your GPS units once you've parked the car, i.e. at the shops?

definately dood, and also wipe the mark made by the suction cup off the windshield. my uncles volvo suv thingy got broken into just because they saw the suction mark. they stole the mount, but he took the gps with him.
crazy aye.


i checked up the navman site, live traffic updates/diverts isnt avaliable for australia.. how gay...

[hondajazz2005]

im aftering a set of gps, looking for a 4.3" screen, but have no idea which to buy, any recommend

[azure_maverick]

I just bought the Tomtom one Xl for $340 in JB Hifi after a bit of haggling. First impression is that the during the first time it was booted up, it took ages to get a satellite lock (i.e. 5 minutes at least). However, after that, it took seconds to get a couple of satellites (i.e. less than 5 secs ). Also, I tried to install the suction cup for an hour and took it off a couple of times and it doesn't leave a mark. Good for evading the thief

In term of the navigation, it certainly did the job well and get you where you wanted, though bear in mind it can sometimes ask you to do illegal right turn and there's a slight different between how far really are from a turn and the distance displayed, but still bearable.

Overall, I think it's a really easy GPS to use (it's my very first GPS, and I can use it without reading the manual first). Definitely worth the money, really please with it too

Hondajazz2005: as it's a 4.3" screen too, I reckon it'll get the job done. Just my 2 cents.

[jeffske]

gregory's street directory is the way
honestly how often do you need gps (unless you travel for work around NSW) its not as if you dont know the usual areas you always travel

[dahon]

if your a courier then yes
finding friends places that you havent been before aswell
and also if the traffic update thing worked in australia (hopefully itll be up soon) then it would defnately be a big help going around the big incidents.