View Poll Results: Which do you presently have?
Garmin
41
50.62%
After Market In-Dash unit
13
16.05%
Tom-Tom
11
13.58%
Navigon
3
3.70%
Magellan
13
16.05%
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Portable GPS 'What's your choice'
01-22-08, 07:30 PM
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Portable GPS 'What's your choice'
Ok, for those of us that didn't get the Navi option on our GS...What's the portable GPS unit of choice?
I currently have the Garmin Nuvi 350 but i'm getting the bug to upgrade.
I currently have the Garmin Nuvi 350 but i'm getting the bug to upgrade.
01-22-08, 07:42 PM
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I've had a Nuvi 350 since '06 and just purchased a Nuvi 660 a few weeks ago. Both are terrific and are about as good as it gets for a portable GPS.
I actually like the idea of not having a fancy GPS/Stereo in view (or installed) as a simple setup might make thieves go to the next car.
Let me know if you want to sell your 350.
Eddie
I actually like the idea of not having a fancy GPS/Stereo in view (or installed) as a simple setup might make thieves go to the next car.
Let me know if you want to sell your 350.
Eddie
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01-23-08, 06:49 AM
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If you plan on keeping the car until the wheels fall off, then get an in-dash unit. If you are not keeping the car forever, then get a portable unit. I got my gf the Magellen Maestro 4050 unit for Christmas for her Saab. Excellent unit which includes: voice recognition, bluetooth, test to speech, beautiful map, live traffic update, etc.. standard.
Finally, an automotive GPS system that understands you! The Magellan Maestro 4050 is the first after-market portable GPS system with voice recognition technology, letting you simply call out instructions to your unit to save time and make for a safer driving experience. With a full range of features, including Bluetooth compatibility, text-to-speech voice directions, live traffic updates, and a detailed map database, the Maestro 4050 is truly master of its domain.
Introducing the Magellan Maestro - a brand new line of car navigators designed to be easy on the eyes, easy on the wallet, and tough on the competition. The Seventh Generation of Magellan GPS technology, the Maestro 4000 series feature bright 4.3" diagonal color touch-screens and an improved user interface over previous models. The Maestro 4000 is the base model, providing turn-by-turn voice directions anywhere in the continental United States. The Maestro 4040 adds a more detailed map, including expanded coverage for Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as text-to-speech voice directions, Bluetooth phone compatibility and live traffic capability. The Maestro 4050 (this page) is the first portable GPS system to offer voice recognition technology, allowing you to speak simple commands to the unit. The 4050 has all the other features of the 4040 but also includes the traffic kit (see below for comparison chart).http://www.tigergps.com/magellanmaestro4050.html
Finally, an automotive GPS system that understands you! The Magellan Maestro 4050 is the first after-market portable GPS system with voice recognition technology, letting you simply call out instructions to your unit to save time and make for a safer driving experience. With a full range of features, including Bluetooth compatibility, text-to-speech voice directions, live traffic updates, and a detailed map database, the Maestro 4050 is truly master of its domain.
Introducing the Magellan Maestro - a brand new line of car navigators designed to be easy on the eyes, easy on the wallet, and tough on the competition. The Seventh Generation of Magellan GPS technology, the Maestro 4000 series feature bright 4.3" diagonal color touch-screens and an improved user interface over previous models. The Maestro 4000 is the base model, providing turn-by-turn voice directions anywhere in the continental United States. The Maestro 4040 adds a more detailed map, including expanded coverage for Canada and Puerto Rico, as well as text-to-speech voice directions, Bluetooth phone compatibility and live traffic capability. The Maestro 4050 (this page) is the first portable GPS system to offer voice recognition technology, allowing you to speak simple commands to the unit. The 4050 has all the other features of the 4040 but also includes the traffic kit (see below for comparison chart).http://www.tigergps.com/magellanmaestro4050.html
01-23-08, 09:18 AM
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I have the Garmin 660. You get what you pay for. There are some low priced GPS in the market. The 660 and higher end models gives a street by street name directions. It also has bluetooth and a bunch of other features.
Lower end models goes by, "turn left in 1 mile." You'll end up glancing at the NAV to figure out what street is coming up next.
Lower end models goes by, "turn left in 1 mile." You'll end up glancing at the NAV to figure out what street is coming up next.
01-23-08, 09:18 AM
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my preference
The Navigon 7100 and 5100 have all the great features (text to speech, Zagat restaurant reviews, etc) but two that differentiate:
1) free traffic for life!
2) Reality View - screen captures of 8000 US "spaghetti-bowl" intersections that pop up when you approach so you will see the overhead road signs in advance.
That's what sold me - I travel a lot for my job and it has been a life-saver.
1) free traffic for life!
2) Reality View - screen captures of 8000 US "spaghetti-bowl" intersections that pop up when you approach so you will see the overhead road signs in advance.
That's what sold me - I travel a lot for my job and it has been a life-saver.
01-23-08, 09:54 AM
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Lexus Fanatic
I have a garmin c530 and it is awesome for being a non-pda sized unit. I use to have a Garmin Street Pilot Colormap when it first came out, and that thing was a shoebox on your dash.
