The VERY Best of Breed

[admin]

Iv'e been looking for the perfect green laning GPS system for a while now, and at last i think iv'e found it.

What i need is a GPS that meets the following criteria.

1) Must be able to use Memory map software. This would provide navigation using full color OS maps

2) Must be comfortably mountable on the bars in such a way that its easy to see when your driving.

3) Must be totally weather + mud and crap proof.

4) Must be able to interface with a PC and easy to use.

5) Must also be able to use as a road satnav system


Its been very hard to find one that good. Memory map generally only works on PDA's and PDA's are fragile, and not easy to mount on bars.

Finally a company has introduced a dedicatedted, weather proof device that mounts on bars and can be loaded with memory map (OS maps).

Im a happy man, well almost - i need £300 quid to buy one. Im telling you guys this is the one thats perfect for Quads - and I want one.

Heres the link

http://www.road-angel-gps.co.uk/road-angel-navigator-7000.htm


Can also be used as a speed camera detector. :) Oh and it also plays mps3's apparently.

[WELLZY]

you over looked one point, screen size, how p***ed would you be if you dropped it and the screen smashed?:(

smaller screen or extra strength:cool::cool:

[admin]

Heres a link to a satnav comparison table. The road angel is very favourable

http://www.road-angel-gps.co.uk/road-angel-navigator-6000-satnav-comparison.htm

[WELLZY]

it's a good system, it's just easy to break and expensive (ish):D

[yellow peril]

I've been looking at the road angel sat navs and that 1 seams the best one, we just need to search the web for the best deal that we can find, did see a 2nd hand one, just 3 months old on ebay for £240 2 weeks ago.
Red Pred has mm disc, i think?:confused: could that be put onto a sd card and used in a sat nav?

[WELLZY]

you could but i cannot do as i am not trained enough to do that, 660 raptor on www.quadsuk.net will be the best person to talk to:cool::cool:

[admin]

Road angel is selling the 7000 direct for £250 at the moment which i believe includes some memory map stuff. I use MM as well and its really good stuff.

[yellow peril]

Will have to have a look and see, I might even be tempted to buy one, even though I have a Tom Tom Rider but it doesn't have any byeways on it, well only the ones I have plotted onto it:)

[admin]

I want one, just have so many things i need to spend my money on at the moment........

I've been ratching through my cupboard to see what i can sell on ebay to raise a bit of cash to buy one

Anyone want a PSP with games :)

[WELLZY]

found this company who do some navigation equipment:

www.hein-gericke.com

don't no if this is any good?:cool::cool:

[RED PRED]

how much for your beer collection Danny .
Hein Gericke make good biker clothing

[WELLZY]

they have a good range of stuff, i only found there mag in a sandwich bar and sat down to have a look through, and it's quite good:cool::cool:

[RED PRED]

I have a very good Hein Gericke bikers lightweight jacket, top quality .

[WELLZY]

i'll have to invest in this sort of stuff soon:cool::cool:

[catmandoes]

Ok, ive just orderd the Road Angel 7000. I could'nt resist. Sold a few things on ebay to get the money as my wife wouldnt sign the purchase order. lol


I'll put a full review on the site when ive checked it out

[WELLZY]

oh you push over:D:p:D:rolleyes:

[RED PRED]

More gadgets :rolleyes:;);)

[catmandoes]

Havnt had much of a chance to play with it yet. But ive had it working using the satnav, safty camera detector and Memory maps. It has a large very clear display and the satillite sensitivity is excellent with no problem in getting signal indoors. Its IP06 rated which means it withstand high pressure jet wash without any intrusion or malfuction due to water.

The Mounts are really good quality, hopefully ill have it on the bike by the end of the weekend.

Only disadvantage i can see so far is that the battery life is only 8 hours and its an internal battery so you cant carry a spare with you.

Happy so far :):)

[WELLZY]

i've been eyeing some up for my bike and also looking at installing a proper cb radio:cool::cool:

[RED PRED]

Danny, how is your new toy, is it better than all the rest .

[catmandoes]

Oh dear , dear , dear. Thats far too obviouse RP. Almost as bad as your stairway to heaven one lol.

[RED PRED]

So how is your new toy, you did not say, let me know