i,m thinking of buying navigation system, which is best andcheapest?

Question

hi,i,m thinking of buying a satilite navigation system for my car could anyone help me choose the best and cheapest of the better known brands.

Answer 1

Buy a map and compass or a road atlas that way you wont get lost. An Ambulance in the Newcastle area using SAT NAV recently took over an hour to complete a 20 min journey.

Answer 2

The best may not necessarily be the cheapest!



I recently purchased a Garmin Streetpilot i3 from PC world for £99. It was available from other stores at various prices ranging from £120.00 to £179.00 There are many units available on E-bay, generally selling at about the £140.00 mark.



It's a small unit and has no fancy gimmicks - but it does the job perfectly adequately. It comes with a disc and USB lead for software updates from the Garmin website. Colour screen and user friendly address finder makes operation very simple.



It's the cheapest GPS sat-nav I've come across and I am perfectly happy with it. If you would like a touch-screen, interactive blue-tooth compatible unit, then this is not the model for you!



Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Everyone who uses a satelite navigation system will have a different idea as to which is the best brand. If you know what are the better brands talk to sales people in the stores that sell them. Get brochures on the various models and get prices for each model available. Check what features each model has to offer and make up your own mind based on what you are looking for. what is good for one person isnt always good for you.

Answer 4

For a unit that has all the gadgets, and more, you would not go far wrong by buying everything separately. i.e. get yourself a PDA or smartphone (HP, Dell, etc) and then buy the software package separately (tomtom do a software and GPS receiver pack). This way, you can use it as a personal organiser, mp3 player, video player, games unit etc etc after your journey ends, instead of it being tucked in your glove compartment.... Genius!

Answer 5

AVIC-N1 same thing as the N-2 but can be bypassed to watch movies while driving, the N-2 can't do that. plus it'll be a few hundred bucks cheaper, try looking on ebay for a seller, they'll usually make a good deal on the side.

Answer 6

You might want to go to www.crutchfield.com. They have a great selection and also provide information in regards to the best selection for your needs. Great pricing to. Good luck.

Answer 7

I don't know what the best/cheapest is but I have the worst and most expensive----it's called a W I F E ! ! !! (Answered by Jenny's dad!) Back seat driver/nag/know it all.

Answer 8

ive used lots of sat nav and cannot fault tom tom plus you can get cool downloads to change the voices to ozzie osbourne and others easy to use cheap and also cool touch screen what more could you want

Answer 9

Pioneer AVIC-N2

In-Dash Navigation System- $1299.90

GPS navigation systems have quickly become a standard feature in many of today's new vehicles and CarDomain offers many solutions to easily add navigation to any vehicle. Perfect for road trips or in-town commutes, portable navigation systems make everyday driving an easier, much more enjoyable experience.



With 24 satellites overhead, these systems will find your location and get you to where you want to be anywhere in the United States (some systems also cover most or all of Canada!) GPS was first developed for use by the military but was opened up to public use in the 80's as a free service with no subscription or monthly fees!



Calculate a route to avoid rush hour traffic, find out where the next rest stop, restaurant, or gas station is during a long road trip-once you have one, you'll never want to give it up! Today's navigation systems have a standard accuracy up to 20 feet. Some units incorporate a secondary system called WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) that can increase your accuracy up to 6 feet! And because these units are portable, you can take them from car to car, car to RV, or whatever suits your needs!

Behold the ultimate mobile infotainment wizard! The Pioneer AVIC-N2 defines �fully loaded� with just about every conceivable navigation, DVD, AM/FM receiver, and in-dash monitor feature you could imagine. The motorized 6.5� touch screen TFT panel displays radio, CD, DVD, MP3, navigation, and even vehicle dynamics with easy-to-use menus and icons. The DVD-based navigation system uses GPS satellite positioning to provide turn-by-turn voice guidance with detailed on-screen maps. Once your route has been calculated, eject the navigation disc and pop in your favorite CD or DVD. With the optional XM NavTraffic service, your AVIC-N2 displays real-time traffic conditions as well as providing XM satellite radio. Three separate audio and video zones allow for multiple sources simultaneously, and a complete host of inputs and outputs connect to any mobile system. A full-function remote control is available separately as well as tons of accessories to enhance your multimedia navigation experience, such as voice control module and iPod interface controller



Complete DVD-based navigation system with GPS satellite tracking & 3D Hybrid sensor



* Two DVDs with detailed maps of all 50 US states & metropolitan Canada

* 8-channel GPS (global positioning system) & hybrid G-force/gyroscope sensor ensure location accuracy

* 11 million points of interest (POI) including restaurants, ATMs, gas stations, & more

* Turn-by-turn voice guidance & multiple map display modes

* Built-in 7.5MB navigation memory lets you eject the map disc once your route is calculated

* Includes 1 year of Signature's Nationwide Autoclub roadside assistance

* Instantly display your current location by street, city, state, longitude, & latitude, plus store any personal info such as insurance policy number, VIN, & emergency contact phone numbers



Optional XM NavTraffic tuner provides up-to-the-minute traffic conditions for larger metropolitan areas



* Monitor road closures & other obstacles

* NAVTEQ Traffic uses satellite, government agencies, traffic cameras, airborne reports, & more to provide comprehensive traffic info

* Plus, enjoy XM satellite radio with over 100 channels & commercial-free music

* Optional GEX-P10XMT provides both XM NavTraffic & XM satellite radio, with service starting at $13.99 per month



Tri-zone entertainment with DVD/CD/MP3 playback, rear seat A/V output, & detachable faceplate with secondary display



* Detachable faceplate with 10-digit LCD sub display

* Play DVDs for the back seat, or watch them up front while parked

* Enjoy the radio & optional disc changer simultaneously

* Listen to one source while keeping navigation maps on-screen

* Optical digital audio output

* Automatic Dolby Digital 2-channel audio mixdown

* 3-band EQ-EX parametric equalizer with presets

* 6-channel preamp outputs with 2-way crossover

* Built-in MOSFET50 4-channel amplifier

* Rear video output & second zone audio output

* Back-up camera input with reverse image capability

* Auxiliary A/V input

* IP-Bus control for optional satellite radio tuner, XM NavTraffic tuner, CD/DVD changer, TV tuner, & iPod interface

* Supertuner IIID AM/FM tuner with digital signal processing

* Optional Handheld & Steering Wheel Remotes



Vehicle dynamics processor displays real-time performance



* Measures acceleration & G-forces

* Lateral sensor measures cornering & turn rate

* Displays slope & angular velocity

* Easily compare performance between stock equipment & aftermarket parts

* 4 different display skins



Specifications



* Mounting Depth (main unit): 6.5�

* Hideaway Box Dimensions: 7.1" L x 6.0" W x 1.2" H

* Preamp Outputs (2V): 3 sets (front, rear, sub)

* Power (RMS/Peak): 22W/50W x 4

* DVD Frequency Response: 5-44,000 Hz

* FM Mono Sensitivity: 11 dBf

* DVD Signal-To-Noise Ratio: 97 dB