Looks like a bargain to me

[+Mad H@ter]

Just seen this Navman PiN 570 Pocket PC on Global Positioning Systems website for £139. I'm not at all familiar with the unit or software but it does look like good value for a Pocket PC with integrated GPS and navigation software.

[+CrazyL200]

Just had the same email from Global advertising it - anyone tried it or got an opinion ??

[+jelly, custard and sprinkles]

Trying to persuade Jelly to buy me one :-D

 

Gill -xx-

[+bobuk]

i had the same ad sent from global.....

 

now ime in two minds....

 

anyone help with more info

 

b.

[+The Great Redmondo]

We were going to buy GPS enabled Pocket PC anyway and sell the old one, this looks ideal so we've ordered one. It appears that the deal is only on for the weekend.

[+The Great Redmondo]

We were going to buy GPS enabled Pocket PC anyway and sell the old one, this looks ideal so we've ordered one. It appears that the deal is only on for the weekend.

[+Learned Gerbil]

Low price, but is the SIRF a SIRF III? Processor is slow, no wirelees or even Bluetooth, no USB 2.0.

[+currykev]

Wow.the Remondo's are gonna buy 2 it seems.

[+The Great Redmondo]

Wow.the Remondo's are gonna buy 2 it seems.

 

Yeah, that way it'll be twice as good

[+jelly, custard and sprinkles]

Mine arrived this afternoon! now got to play with it and work it out!

 

Gill -xx-

[+purple_pineapple]

Low price, but is the SIRF a SIRF III? Processor is slow, no wirelees or even Bluetooth, no USB 2.0.

 

having got the same offer again, I checked this out - its a SirfSTAR II - I assume this is predecessor to the III. Anyone got anuy experience? I'm trying to justify a purchase and struggling! (I already have full paperless caching facilities...)

[+The Great Redmondo]

Low price, but is the SIRF a SIRF III? Processor is slow, no wirelees or even Bluetooth, no USB 2.0.

 

having got the same offer again, I checked this out - its a SirfSTAR II - I assume this is predecessor to the III. Anyone got anuy experience? I'm trying to justify a purchase and struggling! (I already have full paperless caching facilities...)

 

Oh yes I have experience...

 

Mine arrived yesterday. I unpacked it and hated it immediately. It's all plastic and feels cheap and nasty. The car bracket is good but the power connector from the car cigar lighter to the bottom of the unit is of very poor design and only powers the device some of the time depending on the angle the connector is held at.

 

I used it for the hrs drive in and out of Bristol today... well actually I left it in the boot on the way home 'cause I just didn't like it. It functioned OK, the software does the right sort of thing (I would have replaced it with TomTom anyway) but feels and looks like the cheapest calculater you could buy from the pound shop.

 

I got home tonight, repacked it and got a return number from Global Positioning Systems website.

 

Enough said.

[+The Cache Hoppers]

Renegade Rabbit purchased one from elsewhere for £150- ordered it before the link to GPS site was posted. I have to say, I much prefer the look and feel of my Medion PPC and TomTom software. Have noted The Great Redmondo's comment about the poor connection of the in car power adaptor. RR hasnt had a chance to try his out yet, but will mention to him that he might want to check that out.

 

Edited to add: the wallet that comes as standard with the Navman offers no protection - its just a very soft and flimsy fabric cover

Edited September 21, 2006 by The Cache Hoppers