Request for GPS Recommendations
Thu, 10/23/2008 - 9:39am
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  17 years
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Presently I have Garmin GPS on my phone and it works well. I would like to get a stand alone GPS for our other cars and was hoping that some users could make a suggestion on some models. It would be good to have a model that is not too expensive, but provides the needed features. Thank you in advance for your input.
Comparison
Here's something to look at
http://gpsinformation.info/gpscompare/gpscarnavscreencompare...
Since you are happy with Garmin (as am I)
Go to Garmins website and look at the units available with the features you like, and price range you can deal with.
Features
I think the best place to start would be to let us know what features that you need, that you'd like, and also which features you might not want. After that, we'd be able to give you better options as to what's out there. Giving a max price wouldn't be a bad idea either. That way we're not suggesting models that are $100 more than you'd like to spend.
Kevin
What features do you need?
What features do you need? If you don't know, you can start with a free nuvi 200:
http://www.poi-factory.com/node/16082
I gave my wife a 200W which is nice and cheap. She doesn't drive to unfamiliar places like I do, so I really need TTS. My entry-level choice these days would be a 260W. No frills like Bluetooth or traffic, but it does the navigation very well.
Of course, on the Garmin board most people will recommend a Garmin...
gps recommendation
yea get a garmin. check out costco or amazon.
Nuvu 680 does what you want,
Nuvu 680 does what you want, and just started today @ $200 on Amazon. Very inexpensive for that model.
Sky's the Limit!!
Garmin is the way to go . . . but that's all I've owned. They have a wide variety of units for any budget. Good deals on older units these days. Check out the comparison links previously listed and you won't go wrong.
dja24 - garmin nuvi 200W, etrex vista, etrex vista Cx
get a garmin that has
get a garmin that has speech to text. That will say the name of the street to turn onto instead of "turn left in 500 feet"
I agree get a garmin as I
I agree get a garmin as I have read once you get garmin you don't like any others. and the free is the best way to go to get free gps chk this website it now offers garmin 270 with north america nad us maps. You get it as long asyou don't have any discover card and apply for one get one and use it once after activating.
www.mygpsoffer.com
Garmin nuvi 200W and 270
A real set of reviews with different makes and models
Here is a link to a review site that actually gives reviews on GPSr's and is not jaded like some of the answers above. Click below and get real reviews for different models and makes and manufacturers of equipment for your needs, then you can get a educated idea of whats available out in the market place.
I own four GPSrs right now, My favorite is not always Garmin, and the least expensive is also the best unit. So be a wise shopper.
http://www.testfreaks.com/gps-navigation-devices/
Bob
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.
garmin
garmin is a good choice
I will toss this great looking & full featured GPSr into the mix
Nav 740 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator
This full featured GPSr is worth a look and see!
http://ca.tech.yahoo.com/reviews/gps/digitaltrends/article/3...
Just a couple of the features!
* 4.3-Inch Widescreen
* 480 x 272 pixels resolution, 400MHz processor with 64MB of onboard RAM, Micro SD card slot
* Custom POI's Load Red Light Cameras Right from here.
* V7 Multimedia Player Pictures, Music, Video (MP3, WMA, OGG, MPEG4, AVI, WMV, GIF, JPG, TIFF) Movies
* NAV740 will say “Turn right in 800 feet on Dover Drive”.
* Offers large POIs of 11 million entries includes maps for all 50 US states and Puerto Rico.
Amazon sells it for $221.14 with free shipping
Using Android Based GPS.The above post and my sig reflects my own opinions, expressed for the purpose of informing or inspiring, not commanding. Naturally, you are free to reject or embrace whatever you read.