We borrowed our sons Tom Tom and I always said I woundnt bother with one because I can navigate anyhow.  IT WAS GOOD. We didnt have any squabbles about me not reading the directions right I have to have glasses on to look at the map and glasses off to look at the road signs.  I usually download directions and work from these.

So we will be getting one.  So whats the best one and where can I get one cheap (when funds allow).

I love satnav's

the price goes up depending on features. so if just want to nav around the uk, get the One.

Tesco keep having offers for a free one or £100 if you take out their car insurance.

more money more features -
EU maps
music player
phone calls via bluetooth (links to your own mobile for hands free)

etc

garmin are also impressive, seem to have far more back roads.

I went to France last year, me with load of kids in car and Mrs NewStu in car with her brother loaded with SatNav. he had been to the holiday place in southern France before, I had not.

Loaded kids up (age 11 to 14) with map and told them they were KidNav. Got there hours before the SatNav car, as rather than rely on known route, he used non-existant roads to endlessly travel around Tours.

But yes, I now want one of those shiny things. hm, some rersearch required before go on holiday this year.

On the down side, the kids cost more to maintain than the SatNav used  

NewStu