Below is the link to my new toy, courtesy of my new job (yes i've finally got myself a job!)

http://www.talex.co.uk/home/default.asp

So far it seems pretty cool

Nice one - how come that and not Road Angel 2? I suppose they are all much of a sameness now

Well the company ive just got a job with is Talex so that pretty much explains the reasoning behind the make.........its great it talks to me, its like having a new friend!

Ah makes sense

Can you get them cheap :chin:

Not sure yet, dont start till monday, mine was very cheap!

Mmm - staff discount available for FF members?

Is there any real difference betwen this one and the basic one you can get in Wolworths of £79???

On top of that, if you paid that sort of money (I know you didn't) that's pocket PC + gps receiver price so if you don't already have sat nav through connect then it would make more sense (IMO) to buy a PDA and load it up with the POI softwasre and voila, sat nav and speed camera software.

cagerrey said:

Is there any real difference betwen this one and the basic one you can get in Wolworths of £79???

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I would imagine for that price its not one that works off GPS, meaning it only works of radio frequencys so chances are it wouldnt pick up mobile cameras, plus mine warns me of accident black spots, and schools

Matt, this what I this info on a couple of websites, what you think???


http://www.woolworths.co.uk/wwstore/product.jhtml?product=50432996&op=details

Inforad Speed Camera Detector

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Title Inforad Speed Camera Detector
Our Price: £79.99

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DescriptionThe new INFORAD GPS camera warning system uses satellite technology to keep constant track of your position against its integrated database. Using a combination of green, yellow and red LEDs and audible beeps to inform you that you are approaching a fixed camera location.

Features:


Latest generation, high-sensitivity GPS

Can be used simultaneously as a GPS receiver for navigation applications operating on PC or Pocket PC (optional cable available)

Simple, easy to understand LED and audible alarms

Plus and go straight out of the box

Supports 12/24V power supply

Personalised risk areas can be added to the database

Database can be updated via a simple Internet connection (USB lead supplied)

Unique ID numbers which can be used to deativate INFORADs if they are reported stolen.

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http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/InfoRad GPS.htm

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LED Warnings:
- Steady Green = INFORAD is on, keeping you safe.
- Flashing Yellow = User defined risk area.
- Flashing Red = INFORAD Risk area.

Audible Warnings:
- Two beeps = You are entering risk area.
- Continuous beep = You are exceeding the authorised speed limit in risk area.
- Single beep = You have left risk area.
Easy installation, just plug straight into your cigarette lighter socket and the system is ready to run. Free downloads of the latest database of camera locations are available via the InfoRad web site (1st year is free) and ongoing subscription after the first year is very reasonable at £24.99 per year or £49.99 for lifetime subscription.

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Right the only difference i can see from them to mine is, they use light and beeps to tell you stuff, mine talks and actually has a screen that tells you what speed you should be doing, plus it constantly shows how fast you are going on the display. So in effect i guess they do the same thing

The cheap ones are rubbish mine beeps only when you are inline with the camera!


Very useful!

You get what you pay for

Is there no way that we can have GPS camera detectors tied in with and displayed on our SatNav screens. Come you techies - how about it?

CAn you set P.O.I? (Points of interest) that's how other sat nav's do it....

jamie86 said:

CAn you set P.O.I? (Points of interest) that's how other sat nav's do it....

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Have to look at the manual tonight

James Abarth said:

Have to look at the manual tonight

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Then all you need to do is add EVERY camera in the country in if you can't find a download that will work with the program.lol

Nope, you can select garages, etc, but no option for speed cameras....

Can you not make your own though?

Micro RoadPilot

I purchased a Micro RoadPilot from the MotorShow Live, last year at the NEC.
It was expensive at the time, but I think a worthwhile investment in my opinion.

I had it installed in my Punto (until last week) and what makes it really unique, is the fact that the database downloads via USB, but the device is also firmware upgradeable. They have put in nice touches over the year I have had it, including giving details of the type of camera you area approaching, so you know what to watch out for. The versions have gone from 1.4 (at purchase) to 2.0 only two weeks ago, and revisions are made at least every month.

My Dad has one of those cheap ones, with flashing lights! Completely pointless in my opinion. :bang: This details your speed all the time and when you approach a camera it compares your speed with the road (camera) speed and warns you with bleeps (and flashes at night) when you are over the limited. Perfect and the database is constantly updated.

The size is also important, and the fact it is so discreet means you hardly notice it. Now... when my Abarth lands, where to place it in the cockpit?