TOMTOM VIA225 5" Navigator for $111.75 DELIVERED from DSE EOFYS FRENZY

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ghostdom on 18/06/2014 - 11:39 dicksmith.com.au (399 clicks)
Last edited 18/06/2014 - 12:25 by 1 other user

Got email from DSE about the DSE EOFYS FRENZY sales, which has 25% off on selected TOMTOM GPS.

The Tomtom VIA225 price looks good at $111.75 with free delivery. Also this model comes with life time map update.

I personally prefer this "old" model to the Go series. Bought a go series a few months back for my Melbourne trip, and decided to refund it once back in Sydeny. Trip guide had lots of mistake in the city as I heared the Go series use different map system. And also the interface does not show enough information compared to the "old" tomtoms.

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  Dealayed on 18/06/2014 - 11:44

  In the market for a 5" GPS as well.. Was looking at the Go 50 for 189 - 30 amex cash back from HN.. Is this better?

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    imp on 18/06/2014 - 12:23

    +1

    The traffic function on the Go50 requires your phone to be connected via Bluetooth at all times - it uses the data connection to get the traffic information. This means that your phone cant then connect to another bluetooth device (handsfree or car audio) at the same time.

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      Dealayed on 18/06/2014 - 12:47

      Yes I read that somewhere.. It tethers for 15 seconds every 2 mins. Apart from tethering, the device feels and looks much better.

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  Dealayed on 18/06/2014 - 11:51

  Via 260 for the same price has Bluetooth as well.

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    kazines on 18/06/2014 - 11:55

    i have via280, the bluetooth is unusable… unless you have the device right next to your face

    the only useful feature is Speak & Go

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      Dealayed on 18/06/2014 - 12:49

      Would consider it only for the speak and go function. Hate leaning forward to type into the GPS.

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    ghostdom on 18/06/2014 - 12:05

    It does not title "Free life time map update"

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      Hikey on 18/06/2014 - 12:12

      You get the free life time maps when you register the device here by 30 June 2014:

      https://www.tomtompromotion.com/Maps/au/Register.aspx

      From the website:

      "How to register to receive Lifetime Maps

      Buy qualifying TomTom products between 1st October 2012 and 30th June 2014 from participating Australian retailers
      Complete the claim form on the left hand side of this page within 30 days of buying your device to register for Lifetime Maps.
      A unique Lifetime Maps activation code will be sent by e mail with instructions of how to activate code within 28 days of registering
      Go to www.tomtom.com/getstarted and set up a MyTomTom account
      Enter unique Lifetime Maps Activation code to MyTomTom and then Lifetime Maps is activated
      Every time a new map is ready to be downloaded you will be notified by e mail to connect your device and download the latest map"

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  homersyd on 18/06/2014 - 13:36

  genuine question - is there any difference between these devices vs android+GPS apps?

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    Mumbles on 19/06/2014 - 04:23

    Dedicated car GPS's have external GPS antennaes, non-relective and bright screens, louder speakers, suction cup mounts and higher sensitivity meaning they can deal with weaker signals. The end result is that your GPS co-ordinates are calculated using more satellites which improves accuracy.

    Mobile phones don't have an external GPS antennae. They pick up less satellites. Have reflective and poorly lit screens, tiny speakers, finicky windscreen mounts.

    Using my mobile phone as a GPS usually stresses me out because the battery life is unusable. My HTC phone running the iGo app lasts about 30 minutes before the phone goes flat (max volume, max brightness, voice directions on, 2D mode). Mines only good for a 15 minute return trip. When I tested my phone using my sports motorcycle (ie. no roof to get in the way of the signal) from Sydney City to Chatswood, I barely made it to Chatswood. The tall city buildings worsened the accuracy so it also gave less time to warn before the corners.

    For navigation purposes you'll save stress and money buying a dedicated car GPS which has unlimited maps than similar money on an Android app + quality car mount + power adapter + SD card + internet connection.