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10-16-2009, 09:42 PM
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Saved by grace
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Gps
I might be buying a GPS and would like some sort of buying guide, recommendations etc. I know practically nothing about them, so I don't even know much what I want except maybe something portable (to move from car to car and put away for security reasons), voice directions and that might be all I can think of off the top of my head.
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10-17-2009, 04:20 AM
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Ride 'em Cowboy
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Do you travel often enough that making a 200 to 400 dollar investment will be a really good idea?
For starters-> Google: GPS Reviews |
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10-17-2009, 06:38 AM
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The prices on the Garmin 255W have dropped considerably. $199.00 in Canada.
I have this unit and it is excellent. Wide screen Text to Speech Choice of ABC or QWERTY keyboard. Number pad is on the same page as letter keyboard. 6 million POI's SD expansion card slot This is a really good GPS for the price
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10-17-2009, 10:24 AM
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If you have or plan to get a smartphone, Google Maps and LiveSearch are free and do turn-by-turn directions (though not spoken). I believe GarminXT does spoken instructions.
Other than that, my "buying guide" for GPS is: buy Garmin.
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10-17-2009, 11:08 AM
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The only thing I do not like about Garmin is the cost for map updates.
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10-17-2009, 04:12 PM
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I prefer the magellan roadmate 1440. it is simple to use and accurate.
http://www.magellangps.com/products/....asp?segID=354 |
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10-18-2009, 10:48 AM
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I agree GLC. Their map update prices are ridiculous.
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