Right.
Had it’s first test today, a trip from Leeds to Barking and back, and I have to say it’s very good, but then again I’m used to TT’s platform having owned various TT’s in the past.
The screen is a 5" variant, and while not as big as some of the Snooper ones, I find it’s perfect in size for me, as it’s not too over the top when in the windscreen. The volume however, isn’t so loud when on max, and the match the vehicles speed option isn’t really that good. Now one tip I got when I had my GO630, was to turn this feature off, and just set the volume manually from where it will not alter. I’ll try that next time.
The picture is very clear, but there is lack of a screen protector when you buy it, to keep it clean and free from grubby marks, so I would recommend buying one.
Also there is no hard case to keep it clean and damage free when you put it in your bag, so again, buy one.
The bluetooth feature for your phone is ok, but again the volume lets it down. 2 people I spoke to on the phone gave different reports on the level of audio they could hear. One said it was quiet, the other said it was useless.
The speed camera warnings on the live services seem to have a default time warning, and I have posted the question on the TT forum about how to extend it, because if you use the default, then as far as mobile cameras go, they would have caught you before the unit warns you. It may well be that I will go back to using the PGPSW database as mentioned further up the page, and I can then set the mobile ones to a mile (1760 yards.) in distance. If you think that is a little OTT, then take note that North Yorkshire police have just got 3 new vans that have a straight line range of 900 yards.
The live services warnings for delays is quite good, and about the units best feature. It warned me that there were delays of 8 minutes at the bottom of the M11, and it was just about spot on.
So in summary, the 5150 is not without it’s faults, but then again, no sat nav is, and at circa £300, it’s about the best for the money. Any more and then your into Tom Tom 9150, Snooper 8000 and Garmin 760 territory.
Ken.