Vdo Gps Unit For Sale - Help Needed

[Graz]

hi guys,

i came across a VDO Map7 monochrone unit on sale the other day as it a discontinued model. It's now $499 but was apparently $1200 once.

I think the unit is definatley a few years old but still in box. It takes the Cmap NT cards. Adn will have a 2 year warranty.

It has a large 7 inch display screen so i don't doubt the origin price tag.

My question is: Does anyone know this brand / unit and how well they work / user friendly?

Is this a good price for the unit?

Is it a good buy compared with a new colour navman 550i for about the same price.

I mainly use my 5.75 m boat for offshore use so mapping is essential.

I also have a hand held non mapped unit as a back up.

Any comments appreciated guys.

Graz.

[pelican]

Manufacturers website

http://www.siemensvdo.com/home

http://www.siemensvdo.com/products_solutio.../map-7v-gps.htm

Dealer in syd

http://www.electricboatparts.com.au/cgi/in...y_id=1107141553

I couldn't find any reviews with a quick search

Pel

[Lewis]

G,day Graz.

Mate I would be contacting the manufacturers or the suppliers and asking if they still support the product, cause if they dont, it does'nt matter how much warrenty you have, they wont be able to fix or replace it.

Cheers