Tom Tom v Garmin

Tomorrow replied on 16/10/2018 07:59

Tomorrow

Posted on 16/10/2018 07:59

Does anyone use a Garmin satnav in a Land Rover Discovery 3. We currently have a Tom Tom however it often cannot find satellites or takes forever to do so. This is not our first Tom Tom to do this. We are not sure if the heated windscreen is causing a problem. Was thinking of getting a Garmin but wondered if anyone had experience of this working well in there disco. Before anyone suggests using our mobile it is not possible for us as when in mainland UK our mobiles are roaming so data is really expensive.

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hitchglitch replied on 21/10/2018 13:30

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hitchglitch

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Posted on 16/10/2018 14:18 by ocsid

As I said earlier in the thread there are options that don't require any phone network or data use at all. So statnav can be conducted using a phone with "data" switched off, or as I do on my bike a tablet with no SIM at all.

The one I use is Maps ME in my case the free Android version, but i am aware there are various alternative offerings.

The only thing you need to preempt is where you might ever need to go, and then when on a wifi hotspot download the appropriate maps. It offers, car, bike or walking route options.

So armed with a Guernsey mobile loaded with app and maps, roaming data switched off there is a no cost satnav option. One that would enable you to explore if placed on various locations within the dash area of a Disco with the heated screen, getting a viable GPS signal is on. The two extreme edges of the screen are heater wire free, this is where another radio device my Tyrepal works best.

To answer the original question if a Garmin would work, I would lodge that on the Disco3.co.uk forum as a well targeted source of info.

Posted on 21/10/2018 13:30

I have used maps.me in several parts of the world on my iPhone and it works quite well with no contract and is a free app. You need to download the region you are going to using a WiFi connection (obviously, your phone cannot hold an indefinite number of maps). Used it in South Africa for car navigation and on foot to walk to restaurants and once when we forget exactly where our hotel was!

Have had a Garmin for 3 years and it seems fine although it took me a while to get used to. I am not sure that there is much difference in the makes as they must all use similar mapping software so it’s more a question of personal preference and features. Occasionally the maps are faulty but I am sure that is common to all makes. One of the most useful features when overseas is the displayed speed and speed limit.

Traficlady replied on 23/10/2018 06:58

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Traficlady

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Posted on 23/10/2018 06:58

I have a Tom Tom which did exactly the same thing as the OP’s and sometimes suddenly started looking for a signal in the middle of a journey. I cured it by buying another charger for it as the one that came with it was not suitable! Apparently I needed a high speed one which was an extra £13 or so. It’s worked perfectly since.

Just checked the Tom Tom web site. They’re now £19.99. Called high speed dual charger.

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