more confused than ever!!!

 

Ok guys, first of all thank you all replying to my previous "cry" for help.. I'm in the market for a new gps unit and like I said in my previouis post, the more I read, the more confused I get.. the number of units out there is overwhelming.. so let me lay it out nice and simple. Below I have a list of units that I am considering plus what I may or may not like / understand about the unit.. please take a minute to look it over and tell me what choice you would make. Again, thank you all for your help. This list is in no particular order...

-1 Nuvi 5000: I love the idea of a larger screen and I understand it has dual speakers, which I would think would help me with being able to hear the instructions.

2- Nuvi 760 / 750 : been reading alot of good things about these units. Very few negatives.. Can anyone attest to the voice quality ( as that is something important to me ). I would certainly consider the 750 since bluetooth is not important to me, but only if the voice quality is good.

3- nuvis that end in "5"( 255/755 to name just a few ) the reason I threw these in because somewhere I read that any nuvi unit that ended in "5" had better satellite acquisition. Is this true? But I also read that some of the nuvi's in the 200 series had issues with the voice quality, again, an important issue for me. something to do with compressed audio files which i know nothing about...... So you see there are so many variables... dependable navigation is number 1, good voice quality is number 2 anything else is just gravy... by the way, do all of these units have an audio line out so that you can hook up an external speaker? I know, so many questions.. I apologize but I'm lost. Thank you all for your help. I look forward to your replys.

Roland

Roland, We can't make the decision for you. You have to decide what is important to you, and what features you are willing to pay for.

GPS units are a lot like cell phones in there are a lot of features on units that people don't use, don't know how to use, and probably would never use. The best advice is to buy a bottom of the line unit, use it for a while and decide then what you really need versus what's just fluff.

I bought a bottom of the line Nuvi 200. It does everything I NEED it to do. Now that I have over a year's experience with it, I'm considering moving up because I've determined how I use a unit and what features are important to the way I use it.

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ɐ‾nsǝɹ Just one click away from the end of the Internet

My opinion

This is just my opinion, but i really like the 760, the voice I find is loud/clear enough on it's own. It does have a line-out which is how I use it.

My opinion

This is just my opinion, but i really like the 760, the voice I find is loud/clear enough on it's own. It does have a line-out which is how I use it.

Decisions

I have to agree with a_user, it is your decision.
My first GPS was a Nuvi 200,great unit no TTS. My second unit was Nuvi 260, had TTS and a few other new things, gave it to my Wife. I read about the new Nuvis 2x5 and bought a 255W. Best unit for me, so far. I thought that I would like Bluetooth. I was wrong. I tried a 265W for about 2 weeks and sent it back. I my opinion, Bluetooth has a long way to go. Traffic was not important to me. The 265 is a 255 with Traffic and Bluetooth. I remember reading here a post that BobDee wrote that you should know what you want in a GPS before buying one. Bottom line, sold my 255w, bought a 265W, returned the 265W, bought a another 255W. Total extra money spent $63.00 that I didn't need to spend if I just stayed with the 255W. As they say "The grass is always greener.........."

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Paul..... Nuvi 765T

decisions

i started with a gps 12
next was a etrax, the yellow one
then i had a megellan for a week. worst one i ever had

next i got a ique 3600, then a m5, then an m4.
sold the 3600 and got a streetpilot c550
sold it fot a nuvi 750
got a 850 after that. (wont reccomend that one)
now i have a nuvi 755t and i liked them all except for the megellan and the 850, so i am pretty sure whatever you will get you will get to like it.

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nuvi 755t

Understand what you are going through...

I just purchased a new nuvi 255w this past week. I currently own a 750 and a 200w. I looked at the Magellan and Navigon just as other options to Garmin. I actually purchased the Navigon 2100max and had it for one day and returned it for my nuvi 255w.

You asked about the 750. Excellent unit. I have had one for a little over a year and have used it all over the U.S. Voice quality is good and it has everything I needed. ( I don't use Bluetooth or picture viewer )

Now... I did come very close to getting the Magellan 4350 but they were out of stock. The nuvi's are great units!!! Good luck with your search.

Cheers,
Ronnie

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nuvi 750 / nuvi 255W / nuvi 200W / nuvi 1390t

There are a lot of models to

There are a lot of models to pick from.What it comes down to is what features you want.My choice would be to stay with model ending in 5 in the 2x5 or 7x5.This way you get the latest features like hot fix. With HotFix™ satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position faster to get you there quicker, and its ultra-fast map redraw ensures a smooth user interface.Faster processor.I have a 265 that came with free traffic and as far as the voice I find it to be clear and plenty of volume.

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Charlie. Nuvi 265 WT and Nuvi 2597 LMT. MapFactor Navigator - Offline Maps & GPS.

My opinion... 760 and 265WT

charlesd45 wrote:

There are a lot of models to pick from.What it comes down to is what features you want.My choice would be to stay with model ending in 5 in the 2x5 or 7x5.

Not because I am using these both (one for me, one for my wife), I have tried Navigon 7200T (just as Ronnie did, had to return it for 760) and Magellan (2 models, 4250 and 1412, returned them for 265WT)!! At the end, I would agree to all who said, it depends on your choice! Good Luck!

Take the plunge

a_user wrote:

Roland, We can't make the decision for you. You have to decide what is important to you, and what features you are willing to pay for.

Ditto that. Get on with it.

Take the plunge because you will never be able to separate what you actually need until you log some field time using a GPS.

Essentially, all the experience on this board is irrelevant until you get into the field with your GPS receiver and start using it to meet your needs. If the receiver you choose isn't doing that, adjust and move on.

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"The true measure of persons is how they treat someone who can do them absolutely no good." - Samuel Johnson

difficult choice

I have the the same issues with trying to choose a model. It is really your choice but Garmin doesn't make it easy b/c they remove some features on their newer models. The best thing is to go to the Garmin website and compare a few of the models that you are interested in and pick the one that has the features that are most important to you.

Garmin

Just remember whatever product you get, try and make sure it will not be discontinued. I have a street pilot c550 and was informed, after spending good money, that it is discontinued.
So no updates from the Garmin site and they will not support this product.
Just so you know to be careful.

Newsboy

Garmin

Just to offer a little personal experience that may help you ...

My 755t is my first GPS, so I cannot compare it with anything else in term of acquisition speed. However, I can tell I do regain the satellite within 1-2 seconds right after I exit a tunnel.

Map Info: I have yet faced with the problem not being able to locate an address. This is VERY important to me because at 4am I cannot find anyone to ask for directions in the suburbs. A few time I have had my passenger asking for my GPS brand/model because I am the only one that has been able to locate their address.

HTH.

jc

TEST DRIVE

Maybe you can test some out at a local electronics retailer by letting them simulate a route. This way you can hear the voice commands as well as see the display. idea

once..

once you keep on using the product, you will find what you feel is most important to you.

Depends

They will all get you from A to B. The main differences are in the extras, ie: bluetooth, mp3 player, fm transmitter, etc. If you can live without the extras, the 255w is a good option and the voice quality is good...a little tinny compared to some of the older, more expensive models, but definitely intelligible.

Which GPS

Roland I am going to assume the 1955 after your screen name indicates the year of your birth. Mine being 1955 also I would recommend that what ever other features you should choose make sure to get the larger screen. I have a Nuvi 680 and I love the bigger screen. I have used other Garmin units with the smaller screen but my old(er) eyes do much better with the larger screen.

Stan

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Officer I'm sorry I was going the wrong way on that one-way street but my GPS told me to turn left ... Oh, I'm still getting a ticket, okay then the GPS will see ya in court!

750 Works Real Well For Me

I stumbled on the 750 one day while here in this forum. It was on sale at Costco, had the features I wanted (especially spoken street names and the larger screen). I could not be happier. And the voice is clear and as LOUD as you want it!!! But, at the end of the day, the choice is yours. Go to an electronics store and take them for a test drive. No surprises that way.
Have fun.

Price: 750 or 760 even

Price: 750 or 760 even though they have been discontinued.

Features/acquire satellite fast 755T or 765T

I have several GPS units

I have several GPS units now...and they differ in features and uses, one for work, one for offroad and one for hiking.
It just depends on what you are going to use it for and what features you are really going to use/need?
David

Maybe this will help you

DIscontinued units

If you are having problems with a discontinued unit, drop me a line and maybe I can help. Former Garmin employee, and will be happy to answer questions, as long as I don't get too busy. But the C550, while discontinued, is still supported, mapping still available, but the software updates will be stopping soon.

Let me know if I can help!

start small and work up

a_user wrote:

Roland, We can't make the decision for you. You have to decide what is important to you, and what features you are willing to pay for.

GPS units are a lot like cell phones in there are a lot of features on units that people don't use, don't know how to use, and probably would never use. The best advice is to buy a bottom of the line unit, use it for a while and decide then what you really need versus what's just fluff.

I bought a bottom of the line Nuvi 200. It does everything I NEED it to do. Now that I have over a year's experience with it, I'm considering moving up because I've determined how I use a unit and what features are important to the way I use it.

I agree. I just got my first GPS unit for $70 from Newegg.com (although I am technically minded and have used other people's GPS units before), I got the Garmin c330 StreetPilot which does work very well as I don't need all the extras. It has fast satellite acquisition (30 seconds or less), is able to calculate changed routes fairly fast (within 5 seconds on short trips) and is easy to add or change favorites and custom POIs.
The only thing I wish I could do is change the order of the items listed (Address, food, lodging, My locations, fuel, spell name, and so on). Otherwise I have the car radio for music so I don't need mp3 capability; my cell phone has bluetooth so no need of that...

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Garmin c330 w/ 2011 maps