Guest MATT Posted May 22, 2005 Report Posted May 22, 2005 NAVMAN ICN 510 my new toy, its GREAT, i still don't understand some of it, but ive managed to get it to get me home from Newcastle, and its so accurate, just before my drive way, it said turn left (on to my driveway), and when i had done that, it said, 'destination' or something, very good, best Quote
deadpool2e Posted May 22, 2005 Report Posted May 22, 2005 how much? was it easy to install? (freind wants one) Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 22, 2005 Report Posted May 22, 2005 It was the most easiest thing ive EVER Installed, simply switch on! the harder bit is learning how to operate/use it, but ime quickly learning the 'gist' of it, overall VERY GOOD *FIVE STARS!* matt Quote
toneinblack Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 Ive just picked up a tomtom and must say im really impressed with it :( But like matt it will take some getting used to, When putting the speed camera poi on it, i managed to add one to my home address and couldnt work out how to remove it , but have now , Best few quid ive spent :( speed camera poi site - link below http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/uksafetycameras.php and it dont just work on tomtoms . Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 have you downloaded that database - and does it work? as ime frightened to death of breaking this thing. MATT Quote
Davetheref Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 I use TOM TOM on my Mitac Mio. The speed camera database is great and works really well. Just follow the install instructions to the letter and you should be ok. I wouldn't have thought you could break the existing setup, just that the POI works or it doesn't. Quote
HJT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 The database works brilliantly, especially if you use it with Checkpoint. It's not complete by any means as it relies on contributions from the public but it is still very comprehensive. If your worried about breaking it, backup everything using Activesync or get hold of Sprite backup then it doesn't matter if it goes pear-shaped.It's a little fiddly to install but once you've done it, you'll feel more confident doing the monthly updates. Howard Quote
toneinblack Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 sorry just got back from pub <_<yes the database works great ;) and remember to set it to warn u with sounds from 100yards or so before ( so u slow down lol ) also i am using an ipaq with tomtom on and i didnt have to use checkpoint to get the voice warning to work. Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 all sounds promising, may give it ago later. MATT <_< ;) Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 well, ive now got GATSO SPEED CAMERA PROTECTION on my wonderful navman, have not tried it yet, will do later. MATT <_< Quote
seatkid Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 its so accurate, just before my drive way, it said turn left (on to my driveway), and when i had done that, it said, 'destination' or something, ;) :o ;) :P :D :( <_< :) ;) ;) ;) :blink: :o IT TALKS!IT TELLS YOU WHERE TO GO!IT'S THE WIFE :o :P :o :P Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 <_< how do you get quotes from two different posts? MATT Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 What support is there for upgrades etc ? (ref the Navman, not the wife !) Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 What support is there for upgrades etc ? (ref the Navman, not the wife !) <_< :blink: ;) On the NAVMAN website, there is a download page, which allows you to update your unit, when updates are available, i have already installed SP1 for my ICN510 NAVMAN NAVMAN website - downloads There is also a technical help page, and phone numbers/e-mail - whatever you wanadoo. My unit - note that the image/picture quality is far better than that shown in the demo. MATT NAVMAN website Quote
Danny Boy Posted May 23, 2005 Report Posted May 23, 2005 I've got a PalmOne PDA running ViaMichelin/Mapsonic software, cost me Quote
Guest BIGLOX Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 Iv'e got a Dell Axim 3i PDA with TomTom and a Bluetooth GPS. Best bit of kit I have ever bought (from ebay). I actually started off with a laptop with Destinator GPS but found the Laptop was just a pain .. too big and it landed on the floor a couple of times! The Checkpoint speed camera stuff is brilliant. Most cameras are listed but if you "find" a new one you can add it to the POI's. One or two cameras are not exactly where Checkpoint thinks they are but again you can "move" them. Setting up Checkpoint was indeed a bit fiddly but well worth it. The PDA is great too. No more forgotten appointments and it is a great help in keeping track of my business paperwork / invoicing etc. If you haven't got a built in GPS then get one of these !! Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 OK, ive been browsing http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/, and found somewhere on there that there are loads of databases of POI, the only problem is, there all in TOMTOM format, after 2 hours of searching, ive now got a 'converter' that will convert them into the correct format (.csv), i have had a go at converting the speed camera database (the TOMTOM Version) into the NAVMAN version, and it did it really well, the only difference is that it put " round the name " - will this affect it? also, does anyone on here know, how do you get it to display what the speed limit is on the road you are on? as this would be extremely useful, when towing a caravan across country. MATT Quote
HJT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 I'm running a Dell Axim X5 with a compact flash receiver and an extended battery with Tomtom 3 for complete wireless use for upto 10 hours. It is definately the best gadget I have bought. I have also downloaded the UK Postcode software so I can just type in a full UK postcode (Tomtom 3 only uses the first 4 digits, Tomtom 5 will use all 7) and it will navigate me there (useful if your destination only has a name and not a number). Howard Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 I have also downloaded the UK Postcode software so I can just type in a full UK postcode Where did you download this? i think it would be useful if it works, as this navman, does not accept/need? the last two digits of the post code. MATT Quote
HJT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 Unfortunately it's only for Tomtom and even that has now been pulled as the Ordnance Survey people threatened the author for using their copyrighted material, but this still available in various places on the net. It's a shame because it really is so simple, type in the postcode and hit "Navigate To" and it gets Tomtom to work out a route. Howard Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 i will be experimenting with these later, Scroll down the page, for the POI in the UK MATT Quote
HJT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 Do bear in mind that the more POI layers you have running, the slower the application will run, at least thats how it is with Tomtom, not sure about Navman though. Howard Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 what processing speed is the tomtom? i think this navman is 300 mhz - would have to check. MATT Quote
Guest MATT Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 scroll right to the bottom for specs. MATT Quote
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