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Green & Grown Up Talk Morgan Addict
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So what are the views out there? Having done most of my Scottish (your) journey without one - Mine was busted. I found that using the maps was Good - When it had worked it kept directing me away from the roads & places I wanted to go to.  I have a new one now (Pressy) and it is handy to have? 
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Talk Morgan Expert
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I have a Tom Tom in the Morgan sucker fitting onto dash behind the steering wheel. It is OK but can sometimes send you on a "scenic tour" and should be taken with a pinch of salt - if you think you know better - you probably do!
2010 4/4 sport - le mans green
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Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
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The absolute best thing about a Sat Nav is that it's always available as a kind of 'get out of jail free' card when on vacational peregrinations. Leave the thing switched off and simply drive where the roads, the scenery and the the weather takes your fancy. When you've had enough sightseeing, are hopelessly lost and want to get to your hotel, just switch it on and follow it home.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Has a lot to Say!
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I used a Tom Tom in a rented car during the centenary. It was generally good, directing us to go Left or Right, and even handled the occasional exit on the round about quite well. There was just once that we felt let down, when we found ourselves on a lovely lane with slowly narrowing hedge rows. A bit further on, a sign read 'public footpath . . .'
All I use in the US are the Magellan's and the one in built into the tin top (sourced from Pioneer, I believe.)
They are the greatest thing for a Morgan though. Drive where ever you want with only spontaneity to guide you. Then, let it find your way home. Only wish I could hear it better with the top down. Would love an audio out jack, but haven't found one yet.
Cheers,
Mark
Mark
1934 SS MX4
1938 Series 1 DHC
1951 Plus 4
2005 Roadster
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I have a standalone older Garmin but have used both a fair bit in hire cars. To me it's personal preference as there's not a lot to choose between them really.
Only tip would be is to get one that allows you free map updates.
Richard
1976 4/4 4 Seater
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Tom Tom and Tyre Software for true route planning (you guide the SatNav!) the perfect combination.... I would love to think that we could share the routes we all enjoy so much and Tyre allows you to save itineraries and send them to friends. (Does Garmin as well) No connection but just happy user of the Tyre Software (and TomTom) 
Keith
Car 54 - 'Le Mans 62' 4/4 Supersport
OxMog Member (and associated with CranMog and SwanMog)
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A shame that Tyre software won't run on a Mac (unless it's been updated now) I have used it and like it for planning routes.
Jays
Former Morgan owner. Gone but hopefully not forgotten!
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Formerly known as Aldermog Member of the Inner Circle
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A shame that Tyre software won't run on a Mac (unless it's been updated now) I have used it and like it for planning routes. I have just looked on their website and it seems that there is no chance it will run on a Mac as it needs IE installed. Disappointing, it looks good.
Peter,
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No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...
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Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
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A shame that Tyre software won't run on a Mac (unless it's been updated now) I have used it and like it for planning routes. I run Windows 7 as a VM on my Mac using Parallels, Tyre runs quite happily in that. Bit of an expensive solution if you have no other reason to run Windows on your Mac, but it's great for integrating Win only apps into your Mac.
Tim H.
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I don't allow Windows anywhere near my Mac!!
Jays
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