Pogo Alert V Talex Lite

ABOO · 16-08-2007, 16:50

Was planning on buying a Talex Lite over the next week or so, but after doing a bit of research a new contender the 'Pogo Alert' has come into the equation.
Even when google though, it seems there are as yet no reviews of this product. Has anyone on here got 1? If so, what do you think of it?
Cheers, Kev

ChrisRs · 16-08-2007, 18:32

The Talex is brilliant, but dont know about the Pogo thingy. The Talex is a great buy, but if you can afford it, get the full version because it comes with the download cable and free subscription to updates. The Lite does not

**VRStu** · 16-08-2007, 20:35

There is also a new Talex unit due out in September called the Elite.

Octygone · 16-08-2007, 20:45

pogo is the new name for Origin as in origin b2 and is the latest version to come out....there is also the pogo Drive which is speed cameras and sat nav in one box
Origin - Pogodrive & Pogoalert GPS Satnav

ABOO · 16-08-2007, 21:14

Am after just a camera detector, but think I may hold off and see what the Talex Elite is like.....

**VRStu** · 16-08-2007, 21:17

I've posted a picture here somewhere.

**VRStu** · 16-08-2007, 21:19

Here you go -

smstext · 16-08-2007, 22:24

i looked at pogo as well, laser detectors become illegal soon so that put me off along with the price for the accesories and all the extra bits you need to put it into other vehicles.

The Talex one the extra bits are cheap and looking at it i reckon you get away with sticking it on a non slip mat if in other vechiles.

Stu on the Elite can you fold the screen away when you take it away from vehicles? also is their an update on the release date as i can't wait

Joff · 16-08-2007, 22:32

Got a Talex Lite myself but I'm going to see how FoxyTag works out on my K800i. The only downside is that I also use the phone for sat nav with Nav4All (free software on phone + bluetooth GPS receiver) so can't run that and FoxyTag at the same time.

Bigw2069 · 16-08-2007, 22:37

I got a talex lite as a leaving gift from my old job, never used still in the box, what do they go for? Stu?

**VRStu** · 16-08-2007, 22:44

I don't know if the screen does fold, not managed to get one yet.

VRSpirit · 16-08-2007, 22:52

are these talex any good as i fancy one of these snoopers. wich is better?

Snooper UK - Snooper Sapphire. Speed camera detector

smstext · 16-08-2007, 22:59

You can get talex tt for the tomtom mate if that is more up your street which is pretty cheap.

vrsprint- ive heard bad things in the past with snooper, even had a snooper detector years ago and couldnt pick up anything unless you were parked in front of a live gatso (laser detection impossible with it). The database also from what ive heard on the devices are meant to be poor, but not had one of these ones yet.

VRSpirit · 17-08-2007, 21:19

thanks for the info.

sneeks · 27-08-2007, 14:50

I'd choose the Talex unit before any of the others as the database in it is IMO the best on the market.

I've tested units from all major manufacturers and the only company which comes close on database accuracy and quality is Pogo (formerly Origin). The Pogo database lacks mobile camera locations and red light cameras.

Don't be put off by the low cost of the Talex devices (Talex Lite), they are exceptionally good. So much so I recently added the Talex database to my TomTom One XL

Snooper has to be the most lacking database.

Best to worst:

1. Talex
2. Pogo (Origin)
3. RoadPilot
4. Road Angel
5. Snooper

*tim* · 27-08-2007, 16:22

oh, this reminds me I really must get a subscription for my Talex Lite, it still alerts me to the non-existent fixed camera within the SPECS zone on the A14

Bare in mind the price of subscriptions, for the Talex Lite its only £60 for three years (including update cable), whereas some can be £50 a year. Not sure about the Pogo.

Bigw2069: think I paid £40 (new) for mine but it was a bit of a ebay bargain. Think retail is about £60-70

sneeks · 27-08-2007, 16:34

I managed to buy a Talex Lite from Somerfields last year when they were on offer for £29.99

A bargain.

I think Aldi sell them for £49.99

*tim* · 27-08-2007, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneeks

I managed to buy a Talex Lite from Somerfields last year when they were on offer for £29.99

A bargain.

That is cheap, 1/2 the price of a speeding fine

sneeks · 27-08-2007, 17:10

I reckon I'll replace it with the Talex Elite next month

VRSpirit · 27-08-2007, 18:54

i think im going to have to look into this seems to be the briskodians choice

16-08-2007, 16:50	#1
ABOO Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pogo Alert V Talex Lite Was planning on buying a Talex Lite over the next week or so, but after doing a bit of research a new contender the 'Pogo Alert' has come into the equation. Even when google though, it seems there are as yet no reviews of this product. Has anyone on here got 1? If so, what do you think of it? Cheers, Kev

16-08-2007, 18:32	#2
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite The Talex is brilliant, but dont know about the Pogo thingy. The Talex is a great buy, but if you can afford it, get the full version because it comes with the download cable and free subscription to updates. The Lite does not

16-08-2007, 20:35	#3
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite There is also a new Talex unit due out in September called the Elite. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

16-08-2007, 20:45	#4
Octygone Old Git Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 6,578 Thanks: 179 Thanked 103 Times in 63 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite pogo is the new name for Origin as in origin b2 and is the latest version to come out....there is also the pogo Drive which is speed cameras and sat nav in one box Origin - Pogodrive & Pogoalert GPS Satnav

16-08-2007, 21:14	#5
ABOO Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite Am after just a camera detector, but think I may hold off and see what the Talex Elite is like.....

16-08-2007, 21:17	#6
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I've posted a picture here somewhere. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

16-08-2007, 21:19	#7
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite Here you go - __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

16-08-2007, 22:24	#8
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,239 Thanks: 8 Thanked 198 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite i looked at pogo as well, laser detectors become illegal soon so that put me off along with the price for the accesories and all the extra bits you need to put it into other vehicles. The Talex one the extra bits are cheap and looking at it i reckon you get away with sticking it on a non slip mat if in other vechiles. Stu on the Elite can you fold the screen away when you take it away from vehicles? also is their an update on the release date as i can't wait __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

16-08-2007, 22:32	#9
Joff Dervlova Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cloud cuckoo land Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 55 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite Got a Talex Lite myself but I'm going to see how FoxyTag works out on my K800i. The only downside is that I also use the phone for sat nav with Nav4All (free software on phone + bluetooth GPS receiver) so can't run that and FoxyTag at the same time. __________________ A kitten is killed every time you don't use the search

16-08-2007, 22:37	#10
Bigw2069 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rosyth,Scotland Posts: 5,152 Thanks: 195 Thanked 182 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I got a talex lite as a leaving gift from my old job, never used still in the box, what do they go for? Stu? __________________

16-08-2007, 22:44	#11
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,810 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I don't know if the screen does fold, not managed to get one yet. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

16-08-2007, 22:52	#12
VRSpirit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite are these talex any good as i fancy one of these snoopers. wich is better? Snooper UK - Snooper Sapphire. Speed camera detector __________________

16-08-2007, 22:59	#13
smstext 2.0 FSI Sport. Join Date: May 2007 Location: oxon Posts: 7,239 Thanks: 8 Thanked 198 Times in 181 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite You can get talex tt for the tomtom mate if that is more up your street which is pretty cheap. vrsprint- ive heard bad things in the past with snooper, even had a snooper detector years ago and couldnt pick up anything unless you were parked in front of a live gatso (laser detection impossible with it). The database also from what ive heard on the devices are meant to be poor, but not had one of these ones yet. __________________ OXON Meet 5 October 2008 click here for more info

17-08-2007, 21:19	#14
VRSpirit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite thanks for the info. __________________

27-08-2007, 14:50	#15
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I'd choose the Talex unit before any of the others as the database in it is IMO the best on the market. I've tested units from all major manufacturers and the only company which comes close on database accuracy and quality is Pogo (formerly Origin). The Pogo database lacks mobile camera locations and red light cameras. Don't be put off by the low cost of the Talex devices (Talex Lite), they are exceptionally good. So much so I recently added the Talex database to my TomTom One XL Snooper has to be the most lacking database. Best to worst: 1. Talex 2. Pogo (Origin) 3. RoadPilot 4. Road Angel 5. Snooper Last edited by sneeks; 27-08-2007 at 14:57.

27-08-2007, 16:22	#16
tim Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Still in Suffolk Posts: 811 Thanks: 19 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite oh, this reminds me I really must get a subscription for my Talex Lite, it still alerts me to the non-existent fixed camera within the SPECS zone on the A14 Bare in mind the price of subscriptions, for the Talex Lite its only £60 for three years (including update cable), whereas some can be £50 a year. Not sure about the Pogo. Bigw2069: think I paid £40 (new) for mine but it was a bit of a ebay bargain. Think retail is about £60-70

27-08-2007, 16:34	#17
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I managed to buy a Talex Lite from Somerfields last year when they were on offer for £29.99 A bargain. I think Aldi sell them for £49.99

27-08-2007, 17:10	#19
sneeks Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 164 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite I reckon I'll replace it with the Talex Elite next month

27-08-2007, 18:54	#20
VRSpirit Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 149 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Pogo Alert V Talex Lite i think im going to have to look into this seems to be the briskodians choice __________________

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