Tom Tom v Garmin

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  • hitchglitch
    hitchglitch Forum Participant Posts: 3,007
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    edited October 2018 #32

    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
    Traficlady Forum Participant Posts: 99
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    edited October 2018 #33

    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.

    Nora

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