Site Supporter only1swanny Posted October 31, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2021 Has anyone used either the Tom tom go expert Or Garmin Desl 700.. Got an old Garmon atm and its a bit naff and outdated.. want a premium one as I do a lot of driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just download Waze on your phone. No need for separate units these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, MickyD said: Just download Waze on your phone. No need for separate units these days. On his Nokia 3310? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, MickyD said: Just download Waze on your phone. No need for separate units these days. As Waze is owned by Google, what's the difference between it and Google Maps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 1, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted November 1, 2021 Not a clue. Is there any difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 From when Waze wasn't owned by google, the differentiator was that Waze is more interactive, lets people interact/post issues real time which update straight away, google maps is more reactive/generalised/aggregated. Probably why Google bought them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 2, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted November 2, 2021 I just tried Google Maps to plan a journey to Dover and then the same journey with Waze. Over half hour time difference in predicted arrival time; 4hours 31 mins by Waze and 5h 08m by Google Maps. Different routes too so whilst both may be Google, they aren’t using the same mapping system. As @Gonk states, Waze is interactive (by someone other than the driver) and is immediate info for folk on same route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazBob Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 54 minutes ago, MickyD said: I just tried Google Maps to plan a journey to Dover and then the same journey with Waze. Over half hour time difference in predicted arrival time; 4hours 31 mins by Waze and 5h 08m by Google Maps. Different routes too so whilst both may be Google, they aren’t using the same mapping system. As @Gonk states, Waze is interactive (by someone other than the driver) and is immediate info for folk on same route. Use Google Maps then, you'll get there half an hour quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjayoghani Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, MickyD said: I just tried Google Maps to plan a journey to Dover and then the same journey with Waze. Over half hour time difference in predicted arrival time; 4hours 31 mins by Waze and 5h 08m by Google Maps. Different routes too so whilst both may be Google, they aren’t using the same mapping system. As @Gonk states, Waze is interactive (by someone other than the driver) and is immediate info for folk on same route. Google is allowing for the diversion down Bradshawgate. You need to tell it you've retired from firefighting 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter barryk32 Posted November 3, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted November 3, 2021 Another vote for Waze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I thought Swanny would be a A-Z man with his intellect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted November 4, 2021 Site Supporter Share Posted November 4, 2021 That takes me back. As part of my fire brigade training I had to know Every Street in the Manchester AtoZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traf Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 14 hours ago, MickyD said: That takes me back. As part of my fire brigade training I had to know Every Street in the Manchester AtoZ. I know Every St in Ancoats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted November 5, 2021 Moderators Share Posted November 5, 2021 On 04/11/2021 at 08:36, L/H White said: I thought Swanny would be a A-Z man with his intellect I thought he had got himself a gig in formula 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter only1swanny Posted November 20, 2021 Author Site Supporter Share Posted November 20, 2021 On 04/11/2021 at 08:36, L/H White said: I thought Swanny would be a A-Z man with his intellect polar opposite.. I use maps for walking etc but for driving sat nav just makes it much easier. Anyway opted for the Tom Tom Go Expert, £310 but hooks upto my phone for live traffic updates etc. The amount of use it get's I thought I may as well invest, especially with all these new laws being brought in about phones and driving.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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