Sat Nav advice please :)

[crafters_corner_2]

Good morning, everyone.

I am considering the purchase of a sat nat but have no idea which to buy.
My 'journeys' are mostly local so don't really need one for those; but it would be handy for holidays - might avoid words with the navigator! It won't be used outside the UK.

Bearing all that in mind, does anyone have a recommendation, please?

[gyronny]

I have a tomtom one, 99% reliable.

[crafters_corner_2]

Good morning, Gyronny

Would it fit the bill for my needs? Don't want to pay the earth when it wont be used very much.

[Rednosty]

I use a Navman with Traffic Alerts Never let me down yet. One thing though IF the weather is very cloudy (or rainy) it takes a while to pick up a sat

[papagran40]

morning cookbooks , I have a tomtom...it is ok , I cannot remember the price....but please think ....there are always updates , some of which you have to pay for....and if you are not going to use it much...why not just buy a wee map.... a lot cheaper and just as reliable...saying mine is ok...it has tried to take me into a field or some other silly place....so....save your money....but enjoy your holidays , where ever you go...........papa.

[TonyBridger]

I use NavFree which is a free one supplied for the iphone. Not sure whether its available for other smart phones but worth looking out for.

[astral276]

I'm not totally up to date on this but it might be worth a read here: http://www.google.com/mobile/navigation/

It runs on Android phones and avoids the often costly updating of maps.

From what you say you need it for it may be more cost effective to buy a suitable phone rather than a dedicated SatNav unit.

[suesjools]

I have a TomTom, too, it works great if it's updated from the website regularly.

Best wishes for many sales to all,

[yorkiesauctions]

This article/video might be of interest to you.

[crafters_corner_2]

Thank you all for your help.
OH is, apparently, getting me one for Xmas. Just hope he remembers he is sitting next to a technophobe!
Map?? Did you say read a map???? I have to hold an A-Z upsidedown just to see where I live!