Your GPS and live traffic updates
- — 05 March, 2010 16:40
On what devices is SUNA available?
SUNA has partnered with a number of GPS manufacturers, including major brands such as TomTom, Garmin, Navman, Mio, Uniden, Navigon and Pioneer. Not every GPS device from these companies is compatible with SUNA, but generally the newer models are. Look for the SUNA logo on the sales packaging to help aid your choice.
Some of GPS units include the required TMC (Traffic Message Channel) antenna and lifetime subscription in the sales package, while others require this to be purchased separately. For most GPS devices, the antenna is an external one that plugs into the unit, though some of the latest navigational units feature built-in antennas.
Keep in mind that many of the compatible models require the latest map updates to be purchased before you will be able to use the SUNA Traffic Channel. Some GPS manufacturers offer these map updates for free if your unit was purchased in a particular time frame; they usually incur a cost otherwise.
Below is a full list of current compatible models, including any required extra costs or additions:
- TomTom XXL 540 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $249)
- TomTom XL 340 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $249)
- TomTom ONE 140 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $249)
- Garmin nuvi 1490T (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Garmin nuvi 1450T (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Garmin nuvi 1390T (TMC antenna and subscription included; optional on nuvi 1350 non-traffic unit: $129)
- Garmin nuvi 1350 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Garmin nuvi 1260 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Garmin nuvi 1250 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Navman MY500XT (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Navman MY55T (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Navman MY50T (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Navman MY30 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Navman C60 (TMC antenna subscription optional: $129)
- Navman C40 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Mio Moov A470 (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Mio Moov A430 (TMC antenna and subscription optional: $129)
- Navigon 6300 (TMC antenna and subscription included)
- Uniden TRAX 5000 (TMC antenna included but subscription optional: $149.95)
SUNA is also available as an integrated optional extra on various new Ford vehicles. When purchasing the satellite navigational system ($2290), the SUNA Traffic Channel is included on the FG Falcon, selected FG Falcon Utes and on the entire Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) FG model range.
For more information on compatible GPS units, including older devices see SUNA's list of compatible devices
How much does it cost?
There are no ongoing subscription costs for using the SUNA Traffic Channel. If you purchase a SUNA-compatible GPS device that includes the TMC antenna in the sales package, using the service is completely free as a lifetime subscription is part of the bundle.
If you already own a SUNA-compatible GPS device but you need to purchase a TMC antenna, a subscription to SUNA will be included when you buy the antenna. For example, Mio’s retail package for a TMC antenna ($129) includes a lifetime subscription to use the SUNA service and is compatible with Mio’s latest range.
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correz pond
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Reads like a press release & makes with wonder if the writer has any actual experience using SUNA. Having had 2 different GPS units in the past 18 months with SUNA traffic (Mio C520 and Garmin Nuvi 765T) I would strongly advise against selecting a GPS on the basis of the SUNA service. Traveling approximately 50km a day across the Sydney metro area SUNA has NOT ONCE provided useful traffic information. SUNA = Simply Unreliable Navigation Advice.