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nhalliday



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Sat/Nav operation

Maybe I'm missing something, but is there a fast way of selecting the "Home" destination on the factory sat/nav?

From what I can work out, even just choosing the default route, it takes 6 prods at the screen before you're on your way!

Is this correct? It only takes 2 taps on a Tomtom (Navigate to > Home).....

Hopefully somebody can help, because my wife is of the impression that I just spent all that money on the factory sat/nav, which is much worse than something I could get from Argos for a hundred quid!

Post #14681 25th Feb 2008 2:52 pm
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npinks



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Not counted the presses but 6 sounds right

It would be 5 if you didn't have to read the warning message that comes on EVERY Censored TIME Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Post #14683 25th Feb 2008 3:15 pm
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Gambba



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Show her the different screensavers..........maybe that will help show where the extra money went Rolling with laughter

Personally I although aftermarket systems have some better functions, i will not buy another as they are what the common thief is looking for now. It may not be on display but they look for the signs that it might be in the car, and then break in just to check, which is not quite that simple with factory fitted unit though.

It may be a few more clicks, but let's now look at the mounting of the holder, the Tom Tom, the connection of the cable, and possibly a receiver etc etc......think i'll stick with the 6 prods thanks Thumbs Up

And another factor I really like is the clarity of the voice guidance instructions, and teh fact it allows me to still listen to music at the volume I want, rather than having it super low or off.

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nhalliday



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Mmm, thanks for the replies guys, guess I'll just have live with it.

The system seems very "aftermarket Japanese", very cluttered screen, definitely a case of flashy design rather than ease of use. I'm surprised at LR choosing this route - even my BMW with the dreaded i-drive is more intuitive...

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Gambba



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It certainly isn't the best out there, and probably at the option price could be hard to justify I guess.

I like overly complicated things also so the BMW idrive I love to bits and teh SatNav on the FL2 I think is great Rolling with laughter

Post #14748 26th Feb 2008 10:35 am
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Never come across another NavSat which you can navigate off road with using the compass setting or gives you as the crow flies distance to destination when not on the public highway, then reverts to road distance when you regain the road. I am sure I will have long said goodbye to Emily before she reveals all the nuances of her electronic systems. still pining for my 3dr, no removeable hardtop, no drop glass tailgate, no roof rack, no pockets everywhere to stow all that man kit

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PepperPot



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Quote:
nhalliday said:
is there a fast way of selecting the "Home" destination on the factory sat/nav


This reminded me of the news story I read last year. Some chap had the keys to his BMW (and his house) stolen while he was having dinner in a restaurant. The thieves found 'Home' on his satnav, and were guided straight to his house, where they let themsleves in and loaded the BMW with goodies before making off.

Someone suggested that you should enter the address of your local police station and save that as 'Home'; but as that is likely to be closed most of the time, I guess the thieves are very unlikely to be driving into the arms of the law!

I call my own home anything but 'Home' on the satnav 2007 Baltic Blue SE TD4 Auto

Post #14910 28th Feb 2008 8:37 pm
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npinks



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home for me is the street/lane i live on not the house number etc

Once i get back to my village i know my way Laughing

unless i have been drinking and i may end up anywhere, but then i don't have my satnav with me Razz Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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Gambba



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I would think that if someone would steal my LR2 they would click on the home button get to my apartment complex and then after looking round the car park would decide that they could do so much better Rolling with laughter

Merecdes Maclaren SLR
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Too many RRS's
Too many Full fat RR's
Too many Porker 911 Carrera 4S's and turbos

Will let you know what else I spy in the basement garage.

Good news so far is I have only seen one FL2 (LR2) and its mine Thumbs Up


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chicken george



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"unless i have been drinking and i may end up anywhere, but then i don't have my satnav with me"


So thats why you have a caravan , Incase Mrs pinks wont let you in the house when you come home at 3am roaring drunk Laughing

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npinks



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chicken george wrote:
"unless i have been drinking and i may end up anywhere, but then i don't have my satnav with me"


So thats why you have a caravan , Incase Mrs pinks wont let you in the house when you come home at 3am roaring drunk Laughing


Those where the days Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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