Tom tom satnav pictures, anyone?
12-22-2005, 10:18 PM
#11
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Posts: 748
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Current - 330 Sport Topaz Blue, Grey Leather, HK HIFI...lost interest!!
Waiting for - 535d Sport, Silver Grey, Foldy Mirrors, 172 19",Logic7,Pro Radio,Through load,Heated Front Seats,High Gloss shadowline,Black Maple,Headlight wash,Sun Protection Glass.
Originally Posted by ScottishBimmer' post='214097' date='Dec 21 2005, 08:12 PM
Hi guys, am planning on getting a tom tom one. My main concern would be what does it look like on the dash?? I do not want it to spoil the dash boards style.
PS. the tom tom one is really awsome, have been trying it out in the store!! better than bmws nav!!!! hehe.
?
Happy Holidays!!!
PS. the tom tom one is really awsome, have been trying it out in the store!! better than bmws nav!!!! hehe.
?Happy Holidays!!!
I stick my Tom Tom Go as far right as possible (left for Americans) and it's fine!
[/quote]
I use Tom Tom software on my Ipaq. Works really well, via a Bluetooth GPS receiver which sits in the dash, only when you need it. Software is great, I have the camera database loaded as active POI's it tells me when they are (and this can be adjusted) 600ft away, and what the speed limit is.
Great....go for it
12-22-2005, 10:21 PM
#12
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by nutella' post='214142' date='Dec 21 2005, 02:24 PM
12-23-2005, 04:49 AM
#13
Senior Members
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Sweden
Posts: 1,459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 530 2006
msport package, steptronic, pdc, mystik blue, grey dakota leather, sunroof, Bi-Xenon, heated rear seats, Hi-FI system, velour carpets
I'm thinking of getting the TomTomg Go 700. It has got a harddrive where the hole Europe map is.
12-23-2005, 09:27 AM
#14
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
The tomtom go700 seems a little pricey for me. I am hardly going to use it, but i figure that when the need arises it will be the best thing ever. The One seems perfectly adaquite. I think you can change the colour schemes too so i could possibly match it to the orange illumination of the interior?
12-23-2005, 10:34 AM
#16
Members
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Cambs, UK
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a TomTom Go 700, and if you take the windscreen mount off the holder it fits nicely in the passenger cup holder. The signal is still pretty good here, although not as good as in the windscreen. This means that along with the torch socket>cigar lighter converter you can hide most of the wires. If I get a chance I will post a pick. Not sure what reviews are out there but this is my second TomTom Go. The first now resides in the wifes car. The software is amoungst the best and easiest to use. The traffic information is not so hot for those that have a blue tooth option in the car, as my Nokia only has one bluetooth connection available, and you have to choose between hands-free or traffic info.
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
12-23-2005, 11:16 AM
#17
Contributors
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Scotland, UK
Posts: 124
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
Where did you get the "torch socket>cigar lighter converter"? thanks
12-23-2005, 11:52 AM
#19
Contributors
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: UK
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: Please see signature
I recently got a Road Angel Navigator (upgraded from Road Angel).
When it arrived I was surprised at how big it is - certainly too big to sit in the middle of the E60 dashboard. After a bit of experimentation, I've ended up using it wedged in front of the iDrive screen, over to the left (I'm in the UK so have right-hand drive car). It works fine, seems to have no trouble locking onto the GPS satellites from there, and I can still see the iDrive screen.
One benefit is that it doesn't leave any telltale traces when I take it out when parking (which I always do). I read somewhere recently that GPS Satnav devices have become the most commonly stolen items from cars in the UK. Thieves look for the telltale round marks on the windscreen left by the "suckers" of the mounting brackets. So be careful, and whatever you do, don't leave the unit (or its cradle or bracket) visible in your car.
BTW, I'm not sure I'd recommend the Navigator over any other Satnav - but then I've never tried any others.
When it arrived I was surprised at how big it is - certainly too big to sit in the middle of the E60 dashboard. After a bit of experimentation, I've ended up using it wedged in front of the iDrive screen, over to the left (I'm in the UK so have right-hand drive car). It works fine, seems to have no trouble locking onto the GPS satellites from there, and I can still see the iDrive screen.
One benefit is that it doesn't leave any telltale traces when I take it out when parking (which I always do). I read somewhere recently that GPS Satnav devices have become the most commonly stolen items from cars in the UK. Thieves look for the telltale round marks on the windscreen left by the "suckers" of the mounting brackets. So be careful, and whatever you do, don't leave the unit (or its cradle or bracket) visible in your car.
BTW, I'm not sure I'd recommend the Navigator over any other Satnav - but then I've never tried any others.
12-23-2005, 01:05 PM
#20
Contributors
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY (USA)
Posts: 3,094
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by nutella' post='214142' date='Dec 21 2005, 05:24 PM