Replacement GPS recommendations
Fri, 08/22/2008 - 9:26pm
 15 years
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I will be getting a replacement for my Garmin 550c sometime soon. I may even get another 550. I have a few considerations, but I would like recommendations from the pros.
I like having BlueTooth integration, but it is not required. I think my only real requirement is to have text-to-speech directions. Oh, and it needs to work with my Mac and it needs to allow me to update the maps from my Mac.
Dunno about any others, the
Dunno about any others, the TomTom Home software has a version for MAC.
http://www.tomtom.com/plus/service.php?ID=17&l=4
“Wouldn't it be much worse if life were fair and all the terrible things that happen to us, come because actually deserve them? So now I take comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the Universe”
Re: Replacement GPS Recommendations...
Hi syth,
You can compare Garmin's current GPS units here:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134
Here's a link to all of Garmin's discontinued GPS units:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=164
I know all the the Nuvi GPS models and the Street Pilot c580, are Mac compatible. The Street Pilot 7200 doesn't state in the specs, whether it's Mac compatible, or not.
Regards,
Tailspin
Nüvi 670
Mac User
Sullivan's Law: Murphy was an optimist!
Costco.com Nuvi 770 Sale Started Today
You can get the Nuvi 770 with the Costco 2 year guarantee from costco.com for $399. Xlnt deal.
Frank (Nuvi 2497LMT, 2455LMT, 765LMT,680,StreetPilot 2720)
hey frostworth
this is the garmin board.
760's and Macs get along
I have the Nuvi 760 and use it with my Mac
It has bluetooth, TTS, last location, waypoint capability, FM Traffic and I really like mine.
If you have a Costco near you that sales that was just mentioned for the 770 is a great deal for the normally $700 item. I'd jump at that.
770 GPS'R
How long does this sale last?
John_nuvi_
Garmin nuvi 660 with Fodor's travel guide
You can get the nuvi 660 with the Fodor's guide at Walmart.com for $340. I love my 660. It has bluetooth, TTS, travel capability, leather case, and is a 4.3 widescreen.
Online
How long does this sale last?
Online the Costco site says
Valid for orders placed
August 22, 2008 through September 14, 2008
While supplies last.
Thanks for the recs. I
Thanks for the recs. I think I'm going to look at the 660 and the 760 and then decide.
If you wanted to play fair, why are you playing with me?
Best deal that I have found
Best deal that I have found is the 660 at amazon for 299. Free shipping and no tax are especially nice. I am getting one next week.
Garmin Nuvi 765t
I would Avoid the Tom Tom if you live in the US
I tried to convert from a Garmin 680 to at Tom Tom 920. The Garmin's software is easier to use and includes more US waypoints. Have heard that Tom Tom provides better map coverage in Europe and better foriegn language support. Both the Garmin and Tom Tom had a few issues with my Mac. The Garmin hung and the Tom Tom would not update.
Jen