Also, supermod, Mikealder, is UK based and will more than likely provide more info in this thread. Thanks for the info, I'd hate to have to go through every model I could find just to see which had it and which didn't What does IQ Routing do? IQ Routes provides routes based upon actual road speed depending upon day of year and time of day, therefore it avoids congestion and tends to offer routes based upon local knowledge, it works really well from what I have seen of it.
Take a few minutes to think about this, if it can offer routes a local would drive anywhere in the country so its got an advantage over something that just goes for the class of road M, A or B etc - Well worth it, if you find it doesn't work in your local area and you know better than the route offered by the device simply ignore it, in areas you don't know Manchester?
Not too sure where you are located in the UK but if going to Manchester is going to be a long trip please take some time to try driving a few miles on the Motorway BEFORE you try a long trip on such a road, for a start its a different style of driving, its also something you have had very little tuition about due to the stupid rules in the UK about driving on such a road while learning to drive, also watch your speed when you exit the motorway as prolonged driving at 70MPH can make it rather difficult to stick to 40 or 30 MPH speed limits without extra concentration wouldn't want you to get caught speeding after a long haul on the motorway and believe me its easy for the speed to drift up to a higher level than permitted after driving at speed for a few hours, it takes a conscious effort to prevent this from happening - Mike.
Thanks for that, I'll certainly look for the XL IQ when looking for a new sat nav, I don't think I'll be after the Live one as I don't want to bother with subscriptions and such and I don't plan on connecting anything with my phone so the lack of bluetooth is fine with me I really like the idea of being told the local routes in a place where you're not a local!
It's one thing for me to drive to a place I've never been before but driving round inside it through all the streets was an additional worry for me aswell I am about 60 miles from Manchester but as we've got about 9 months before the actual trip we're going to try going further and further, probably with some motorway driving I agree about the silly learner driver motorway law!
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The via is perfect for anyone who wants easy-to-use, intuitive navigation. Finding your destination, is simple using the search menu or by touching a point on the map. Advanced lane guidance helps you prepare for exits and intersections by clearly highlighting the correct driving lane on your planned route. I specifically purchased based on the advertisement display directions at off ramps or divided highway.
The display shown is large, just as my old unit was. This unit shows only a small one at the top of the screen. An important missing feature. In my opinion managing settings and user interface requires more button pressing than necessary.
Why companies change what has been popular and successful into missing features and over complication is a mystery. It does have some interesting features but overall, usable but disappointing.
But this option was advertised. Don't waste your money. It a nonreturnable item and you are stuck with a fuddy duddy GPS. Item arrived in new condition as specified Item arrived in new condition as specified. Does not show traffic and when routing sucks Does not show traffic and when routing have to keep putting city name does not populate by address.
No premium voices Darth Vader and Yoda have been guiding our trips for years, so when our old TomTom started to have issues, it was an easy choice to buy a new one even though other brands are rated better.
However, it looks like I wasted my money because they no longer sell premium voices. It has a larger display than its arch-rival at Other goodies include smartphone connectivity via the free Smartphone Link app and it also enables you to add or update maps on the device either via a wireless connection to your home router, or via USB.
The TomTom GO deserves its place high up on this list, thanks to its legendary route guidance, ease of use and Lifetime everything — from map updates for dozens of countries, to safety camera and traffic alerts — all delivered using the built-in Lifetime SIM.
Other goodies include built-in Bluetooth so you can pair it with your smartphone, as well as Google Now and Siri integration. And the TomTom GO includes Wi-Fi connectivity so you can get map updates via your home network without having to hook the device to your PC first. Anything else? It also comes with an easy-to-fit magnetic dock and intelligent route mapping that learns the way you drive — and then adapts its settings accordingly. This may be a disadvantage to some, but other drivers may well prefer a smaller and less distracting sat nav perched atop their dashboard or stuck to the windscreen.
Features include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for connecting your phone and updating the mapping data, respectively. There are also speed camera alerts, traffic information, and 60 minutes of battery life, saving you from having to plug it in on shorter journeys. How so? You pays yer money…. On the plus side, the TomTom Via 53 includes almost everything else, including the ability to update the lifetime maps by connecting via Wi-Fi to your home network.
The TomTom Via 62 is a strong contender for drivers who want a sat nav which offer a large touch screen - in this case six inches - for an affordable price. The Go Via 62 is a lesser version of the Via , and misses out on some integrated features like a built-in SIM card. TomTom also offers constantly-updated mapping data, which can be installed by plugging the Via 62 into your computer and performing a software update.
Battery life, as with most sat navs in this range of the market, is around the one-hour mark. The Lifetime maps thing does include a caveat — it includes most European countries with the strange exception of France, Switzerland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, although you can buy or rent maps separately.
Armed with a 4. The Zumo includes a special feature just for riders like you: Adventure Route finds curvy and hilly roads in between you and your destination, and limits your time on boring motorways. What else? Well there built-in Wi-Fi for easy map and software updates without a computer, and super helpful rider alerts for upcoming sharp curves, speed cameras, and hazards.
Finally, if you end up upside down in a hedge somewhere, the Zumo will automatically text an emergency contact with your GPS coordinates. It could well save your life. Order the Beeline Moto now at Beeline. The Beeline Moto is an super simple motorbike sat nav. It's not a do-it-all device like the larger motorcycle and in-car sat navs, but that's precisely where its appeal lies, leaving you free to watch the road and not the screen.
The Moto uses Google Maps on your phone for routing, and delivers navigation instructions with a simple arrow interface. We feel it delivers enough information to guide you to your destination without bombarding you with loads of additional info that can become a distraction.
If Bluetooth audio and detailed, colour routing, traffic and camera information are essential to you then this is not the motorbike sat nav for you. But if you want something simple, unobtrusive and affordable to help you get from A to B then the Beeline Moto is an excellent choice.
While spending hundreds of pounds on a sat nav for your car could be debated, they still make perfect sense for motorbike riders.
At this end of the market, options like the Zumo LMT-S by Garmin are bike friendly by including IPX7 waterproofing, a rugged, shock-resistant body, and a touchscreen which works when wearing gloves. This particular model has a Where bike sat navs also excel is in their battery life, as there is less likelihood of onboard power being available.
As such, this Garmin will last for a claimed four hours - plenty for a Sunday morning jaunt, but you may want to consider packing the charger for longer two-wheeled adventures.
There is also a bike-specific warning system which reminds you when it is national law to wear a helmet, and alerts you to sharp corners ahead. Meanwhile, the mapping data includes bike-specific points of interest, like motorcycle repair shops, dealers, and more. An updated version of one our favourite bike sat navs from last year, the TomTom Rider is better than ever. The TomTom Rider also includes a new quad-core processor for faster, smoother operation and navigation, and you can now also update the device via Wi-Fi.
Class-leading route guidance and Bluetooth connectivity so you can pair it with your smartphone? You can even have your smartphone messages read out loud to you through your headset, and make and take hands-free calls using Google Now and Siri. Time to get your leathers on Available in seven different colours — green, blue, white, pink, red, yellow and black — to match your scooter and your lifestyle, it comes with a weatherproof 6cm colour circular display that displays your route, safety camera alerts and even tells you about incoming calls.
For a start it comes with a huge The Garmin Camper LMT-D also comes with built-in Wi-Fi for fast updating without the need for cables, and you can hook it up to your smartphone via Bluetooth — you even can use its LiveTrack feature to tell your friends and family exactly where you are. Even better, Garmin has teamed up with TripAdvisor and FourSquare to offer point of interest, restaurant and attraction reviews.
Let's sit around a campfire and sing a song. The market is vast, but a good starting point is the Cyclo by Mio.
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