Sat nav and POI

[blobb140]

Hi Canalsman

Can you advise on uploading your files onto the Navngo igo8 dc08 ver1.1 please?

thanks

Blobb

 

[Canalsman]

Hi Canalsman

Can you advise on uploading your files onto the Navngo igo8 dc08 ver1.1 please?

thanks

Blobb

Well firstly you'll need to become a full member to download the database

I found this set of instructions, using Google, which may assist ...

How to import downloaded txt or POI file into IGO8? in iGO forum - GPS POI

Regards

Chris

 

[blobb140]

Thanks for help Chris are your files available in the kml format?

Its does not look straightforward on NavNgo

Regards

Blobb

PS If I can use the files I will prise a tenner out of wallet

 

[Canalsman]

Thanks for help Chris are your files available in the kml format?

Its does not look straightforward on NavNgo

Regards

Blobb

PS If I can use the files I will prise a tenner out of wallet

Yes - the files are KML for Google Earth, and files for TomTom, Garmin, Navigon etc satnavs ...

 

[Brian Evans]

Brand new to all this - just joined and going to upgrade to full membership to take advantage of POI - need to buy a sat nav - any clues which one to go for??
many thanks

I have a Garmin nuvi 760 , 2yrs old brilliant bit of kit . I also have a Tom Tom XL which was of similar value at the time .I find the mapping and guidance on the Garmin far better , and with less chance of being taken down a farm track by mistake .

 

[Norseman]

Satnavs

Hi seesa,

Try a company called satnaveasy, very keen on prices. I have both a TomTom and a Garmin, and it's sort of swings & roundabouts, TomTom does things the Garmin does'nt, and vice-versa. Stay away from cheapo units, you really do get what you pay for, and look for units using the Navstar mapping system. 'Text to Speech' is a very handy extra, it will read out street names, road numbers etc. We've all turned down the wrong road at some stage, when the junctions are close to each other! text to speech makes it a lot easier. If you are going to mainland Europe, buy one with UK & EU already installed, the maps are not cheap to buy and install at a later date. Hope this helps a bit. B

 

[seesa]

thanks for all the help and advice.... I'm afraid I'm a bit girly (sorry ladies) when it comes to technical stuff....and hubby worse than me!!!
Had our first trip to derbyshire last weekend and definately hooked on life on the road now - did get a bit lost though so must get a satnav soon!!
Lisa