GPS Units
Submitted: Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 10:37
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Robert W6
I have been looking into the wide range of navigational units out there. Has anyone have any information on the 5"and 7" GPS unit from Brash Imports.
I need to update my old Tom Tom which is good for street city value but now its time to go to topo maps.
I need an GPS unit that is on the dash (not in the dash) and has reversing camera (for two not at the same time - car caravan at seperate times), capability and has car charger. Also it can also take topo maps Ozi Explorer.
Reply By: snoopyone - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:02
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:02
Plenty of Chinese units available and while Brash Imports have not bad stuff have found them not to be at the lower end of prices.
Have a look on Ebay Lots on there.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ralph K (WA) - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 18:32
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 18:32
Try 7" TwoNav..camera, ebooks, video player, blue tooth, oh and has GPS as
well!!
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Reply By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:16
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:16
I just bought the Hema Navigator 5" it is currently selling like hot cakes in the EO
Shop due to the 10 or 15% off discount they have running.
Hopefully get
mine by the weekend :)
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:40
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 17:40
I would second this they are a great unit.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 18:01
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 18:01
Bonz,
I am hoping the iGo street nav is better than the Route 66 as I intend to use it for work, but I think most of the roads I'll travel will only be on the topo maps ;)
I loved the 15% off as I got it for $764.00 :))
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: Member - Krakka - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:02
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:02
Massively overpriced IMHO! Chinese equiv, (and they are all made in China) delivered to your door for less than $100.00, + Ozi + maps, still less than half that price.
Cheers
Peter
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:04
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:04
Would also check the forums for after sales service or rather the lack of it in a lot of cases.
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:06
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:06
Peter,
I know of one EO member who went that path and in less than 6 months the unit is stuffed. Unsure if he has any warranty on the unit.
Cheers Kev
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:08
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:08
Sorry didnt make myself clear Was referring to the Hema which a lot of people on different forums have been moaning about warranty issues and lack of help
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Follow Up By: Sir Kev & Darkie - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:12
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:12
There is also a heap who have had units replaced without question by Hema.
There is always going to be issues with any unit you buy so buy what ever your comfortable with.
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg S1 (NSW) - Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:19
Monday, Jun 27, 2011 at 19:19
I bought the Hema HN5 around Feb this year and had trouble with Route66 twice. Rang Hema and unit was sent back twice. On the last return was informed by Hema that they would upgrade the unit to the new Street system HN5i free of charge. Now I call that great backup. No problems with the unit now. All I need now is for my 6 year old grandson to help me sort it out. Not that great with the new tech stuff.
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Follow Up By: Member - Krakka - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:54
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:54
Kevin,
Don't need warranty when you have contents insurance. But yep, whatever you are comfortable with.
Peter
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 13:50
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 13:50
No wonder our premiums keep going up!
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Follow Up By: Member - Krakka - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 14:44
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 14:44
Well Shaker, If you can't beat 'em, Join 'em.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 18:45
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 18:45
Had a mate with the same deal as Greg, they replaced the whole unit after a problem, upgraded to the new unit and maps free of charge. thats great service.
YMMV
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 13:23
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2011 at 13:23
There are all sorts of interesting goodies available these days.
This is an in-dash one for the 200 Series Cruiser:
Site Link
Here is a very
well priced Uniden with OziExplorer:
Site Link
How about this little pearler:
Site Link
So much choice....
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