Not as described ?

[Kremmen]

I'm looking to replace my TalexLite as I'm not 100% convinced as to the accuracy of the database anymore.

I notice that Argos are now doing the Snooper Sapphire for £99.

I also notice that you can get a "lifetime" subscription to the camera database for £99 also.

However - just noticed the small print:

Subscription to Europe's No.1 Camera Database Monthly by Direct Debit - 6 months free then only £4.95 a month!
Minimum period 12 months. Payment details must be provided at the time of registration.
Or, one up-front payment of only £99.95 for 30 months of downloads.

Doesn't sound 'lifetime' to me !

[3rd Honda]

I have a Snooper Sapphire and lifetime sub, and I seem to remember when I got it - that it shows different subscription rates in different places!

The other problem - its VERY slow to initiate sometimes - I think due to slow GPS start up. Also I'm not convinced of the database accuracy - one place locally where there are mobile speed traps at least once a month - and have been for several years - doesn't show up as a risk area, and 'temporary' 50 limits on motorways often don't show, though they have been there for weeks if not months.

Other than that - it works OK

[Kremmen]

Right, so that's the Sapphire off the list then.

The more I look into this the more I am tempted to get a TT1 (v4) and make use of my lifetime subscription to the PGPSW cameras (that really are lifetime).

Note: The TT1 and ONEXL v4 are due for release during May

[alanwalne]

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Right, so that's the Sapphire off the list then.

The more I look into this the more I am tempted to get a TT1 (v4) and make use of my lifetime subscription to the PGPSW cameras (that really are lifetime).

Note: The TT1 and ONEXL v4 are due for release during May

Oh, you have submitted a camera to them then.....

[Kremmen]

Yep

There I was, sat sitting in the office watching some roadworks, like you do, and low and behold they plonked in a grey pole and put a new bright yellow RedSpeed camera on top.

I got straight onto the PGPSW website and reported it and I was the first

I'm now waiting for the latest TomTom v4 to be released later this month before making any further decisions.

[cylon2007]

Originally Posted by Kremmen

Right, so that's the Sapphire off the list then.

The more I look into this the more I am tempted to get a TT1 (v4) and make use of my lifetime subscription to the PGPSW cameras (that really are lifetime).

Note: The TT1 and ONEXL v4 are due for release during May

I would especially as the camera database seems to be about the best out there. TomTom are the best as well I reckon so you may as well.

[alanwalne]

Tom Tom are fine until you have a problem, then their denal of common problems takes the biscuit.

I phone CS with a problem, they say they have never heard of that. If you then look on the PGPSW forums a bifferent story is told For example look at any Tom Tom TMC thread.

[cylon2007]

Originally Posted by alanwalne

Tom Tom are fine until you have a problem, then their denal of common problems takes the biscuit.

I phone CS with a problem, they say they have never heard of that. If you then look on the PGPSW forums a bifferent story is told For example look at any Tom Tom TMC thread.

Good point but I'm not sure any of the others are better. Seems with TomTom don't buy a new model when it has just been released. I have an original TomTom One and have never had any issues with it. Just update it every now and then and treated it to new maps last year.

[alanwalne]

Originally Posted by cylon2007

Good point but I'm not sure any of the others are better. Seems with TomTom don't buy a new model when it has just been released. I have an original TomTom One and have never had any issues with it. Just update it every now and then and treated it to new maps last year.

I am running a 710 so hardly new technology, however I don't think Tomtom take the UK as seriously as Mainland Europe