About 6 years ago, maybe longer, we bought a TomTom GO700. At the time it was top-of-the-range and it's served us well, but it's now on its last legs and we need a new satnav.
Because we've only got experience of TomTom, and because it's been bloody good, I'm inclined to be loyal and get another TomTom unless someone gives me a very good reason not to - but TomTom or not, the ultimate question has got to be, which model? There's such an overwhelming choice of makes and models these days!
Intended use - full UK maps with postcode search is a must. Holiday-wise, we drive around the continent so maps covering Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary are essential but the rest of Europe less so. Ability to add in own POIs and speed camera data (from
I suppose Bluetooth may come in handy sometime but it's definitely not essential; I don't need it to play MP3s; and if live traffic reports need a data connection then forget that altogether. I like the 5" or 6" screens of some of the TomTom range and also their 'Advanced Lane Guidance'.
So, any suggestions from you knowledgeable folks?