I'm thinking of buying one as its portable from car to car and runs off its own power source (so no bother with wires etc).

I've read that (as a combined sat-nav/gps scamera device) it is more reliable than some competitors (due to using Linux) and that the database is better. I had considered TomTom but I've read that the scamera database is not very good.

The worry I have is that my S6-neo is a load of rubbish in my opinion and I'm hoping Snooper has upped its game with the Indago but I'd like to be sure of this.

Anyone any comments?

 

I'd agree about the S6-neo.

It's so slow to find its friends in the sky these days, it's NFU.

I don't think the TTG database is too bad.

 

I like the look of this too

http://www.snooperwarehouse.co.uk/pr...ooper_sapphire

Likewise its cordless and can move from car to car with no bother. Could be a present for Mrs Rteyp this Christmas

I can't suss the difference between the Indago and the Syrius, is it just screen size and price ?

http://www.snooperwarehouse.co.uk/pr...snooper_syrius

 

I think its that Indago is designed to run autonomously on its own battery and can be used hand-held also, whereas the Syrius needs to be powered by a car while in use.

The concept of the Indago sounds good and if I hadn't owned a Snooper S6 I would just have gone out and bought one, I'm a bit wary of the quality of Snooper products now. Maybe its improved but it would be useful to have this confirmed.

 

Well I've gone and ordered the Syrius from Snooperdirect (

 

I'd be interested to know what you think of it John, but I think I'll hang on for a bit before buying one.

Mike

 

Hi Mike

Used it for the first time today.

Love the look and feel, a bit like a black iPod in that its sleek, slim, black and looks in my opinion.

Speed camera detection is spot on with plenty of warning, count down beeps and a display of camera type and speed limit.

You also get at the bottom your speed, location and estimated time of arrival to destination etc...

Operation is intuitive - even Mrs Rteyp picked it up without using the instruction manual.
Sat Nav is programmed via Postcode on a Querty keyboard (big keys - easy for us old timers) or via place name or simply scouring the map and setting your destination. Again guidance is via voice and /or inset pics that pop up telling you where to go when near junctions - with countdown to next junction displayed in easy to read box.

Battery life is 3hrs according to the box but I've had it on for that today and its only showing half empty. Manual lead for back-up and in-car charging is provided as well as 24v mains. To move to anothe car simply release the sucker thingy.

Down sides ? Not a lot yet. I'm a bit disappointed that my local Scamera sights haven't shown, I have programmed some in now (press button on unit) - but although appearing on the screen I got no audiable warning when I drove through one on my return journey. This may be because I was well within the limit ? The apparent lack of Mobile sites does worry me re what others might be missing.

Found this review -
http://cars.uk.msn.com/accessories/article...umentid=1009370

Any questions just ask

John

 

Thanks for the write up John, one question though: how clear is the display to read while you are driving?

 

John,

I think the camera warnings are speed-dependent, as with the R6. TTG warns you anyway. It soes give Talivan locations - they are a separate download file, as are red light cameras.

You might have to delve into the menus more - I think one can on the R6.

Also I misread the term "lead-free" in your report (as in Zeppelin). Which makes it quite funny.

 

Mike

The screen is very clear and you can have auto-adjust or manual zoom-in / out - also change colours to whatever you like plus night and day modes.

When giving you route instructions your route is mapped in red, Petrol Stations are also shown as red icons which on occassions are hard to spot. Route wise I'd say very clear but things like places of interest / historical sites and a host of other little icons are difficult to see (you can select what you want displayed - oddly enough I deleted ice skating rings).

The battery died this morning so 3-4 hrs life is about right. but then again I've been playing with it a lot.

Nick - thanks I'll see if there other downloads I missed.


John