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Old 26th May 2018, 09:36
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Icare9
 
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Is there really a need for more Sat Nav systems?
I can understand that some satellites may reach their life expectancy or orbit decay, but what we have now isn't instantly up to date for every new road, either in the UK, Europe or elsewhere....
as for in car systems, you usually pay through the nose for "updates" which aren't current, simply the latest possibly months old) updates.

Currently, there are several manufacturers each with a range of models, some with better clarity, size of screen or specialised for HGV's motor bikes etc....

Do they get their mapping from different satellites?

As for the Brexit comments, I'll just say that I believe democracy to be the will of the majority. We can all speculate but it ought to be concomitant that a majority decision should then be supported by the minority to make it work in the easiest way possible for the good of the Country, not snipe and obfuscate every step of the way.. 'nuff said.
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