Sat nav?

[Devil]

What happened to just spending $30 on a godamn map. New Zealand is so easy to navigate it's not funny.
How do you get lost in the south island? Head east too far and you're in the drink. Head west too far and you're in the drink again. Just keep turning left to stay dry.

[Gremlin]

New Zealand is so easy to navigate it's not funny.
How do you get lost in the south island? Head east too far and you're in the drink. Head west too far and you're in the drink again. Just keep turning left to stay dry.

I happen to know a certain someone who went round and round Christchurch for 2 hours, then finally found where he needed to be. Yes... I know, I didn't know you could travel around Christchurch for 2 hours either.

Realistically however, if you want to explore, a GPS is handy, especially when the gas stations aren't that close together...

[Taz]

Sat nav/GPS? Three words: Garmin. zumo. 550.

+1
I have the zumo 220. More compact with most of the features.

[quattro]

Thanks for all the replies.

The main reason is for finding my way around built up areas and industrial estates etc. I have piss poor sense of direction and I'm constantly getting lost. I'm not all that bothered about the south island trip but I think a nice, neat sat nav is no load to carry.

Based on what you've been telling me, I'll have to try to find a bargain mainstream unit but having done some research, getting a well researched chinese unit with the iGo software can't be too shabby either.

I think it's time to invest in a used tank bag as well. I think the ram mounts are cool but I'd rather the extra luggage space for similar money. I'll rig a charger off the battery and Robert's your mother's brother.

[Gremlin]

Based on what you've been telling me, I'll have to try to find a bargain mainstream unit but having done some research, getting a well researched chinese unit with the iGo software can't be too shabby either.

Horses for courses, depends how much you intend to use it, but I've come across more than one person that tried to do it on the cheap, only to realise the extra dollars on a better unit are worth it.

Maps are really the most important thing, as the roads are constantly changing, and new ones being built. Will the unit be compatible with some sort of maps and receive regular updates, and how much will that cost you?

[Teflon]

Thanks for all the replies.

The main reason is for finding my way around built up areas and industrial estates etc. I have piss poor sense of direction and I'm constantly getting lost. I'm not all that bothered about the south island trip but I think a nice, neat sat nav is no load to carry.

Based on what you've been telling me, I'll have to try to find a bargain mainstream unit but having done some research, getting a well researched chinese unit with the iGo software can't be too shabby either.

I think it's time to invest in a used tank bag as well. I think the ram mounts are cool but I'd rather the extra luggage space for similar money. I'll rig a charger off the battery and Robert's your mother's brother.

from memory it's wince5 youre after. I can upload or email a copy of the sd cards.. including tomtom with all the voices

[Kiwi Graham:Me]

Tech mount from Radar direct and a Garmin Nuvi 500 from Trig Instuments

[NordieBoy]

FYI not so good in locations you have no network access.

DualSportMaps on an Android phone.

[NordieBoy]

I want a Garmin Montana but I don't want to pay for it...

[Nastrond]

I use my iPhone for the few times I need it and use this mount which you can mount just about anything on or more than one gadget at a time

[Icemaestro]

what mount is that? looks perfect - a lot of the mounts say they can't be used on clip on bars?

[Nastrond]

what mount is that? looks perfect - a lot of the mounts say they can't be used on clip on bars?

I bought it from MOTO D in the US. It fits down the triple tree and only takes about 5 minuits to fit. They actually used it fitted to my bike for the advertising although I'm not connected with the company in any way.

I think they have them in three colours