Good luck in getting a consensus answer regarding which is the best GPS device.
1. All the major brands offer the same basic functionality
2. some offer unique features; whether they are necessary or not is up to you
3. updated models are always coming out
They all come with your basic USA maps;
I second this suggestion. TomTom's instructions encourage you to not
leave it in the car, for temperature limits as well as theft potential.
They even go so far as to say to not leave the suction cup installed on
the windshield because that will let the bad guys know that a GPS is
nearby. Even
On Apr 14, 2008, at 9:00 AM, Richard P. wrote:
I second this suggestion. TomTom's instructions encourage you to
not leave it in the car, for temperature limits as well as theft
potential. They even go so far as to say to not leave the suction
cup installed on the windshield because that
You're right, Betty! We did get around HK with no GPS, but we were on foot
and had time to stop and look at maps and such.
I really only use(d) the GPS when going somewhere I haven't traveled much in
the past. (Like NJ to avoid traffic jams - which we've hit on occasion).
Verizon does have
That is what I found.
My daughters GPS unit has the Bluetooth, MP3 player etc. capabilities.
I have a bluetooth receiver for my car (less than $50.00) I also have
an MP3 player (I want one separate and portable) so I did not spend
500-600 for their type unit.
Someone mentioned that they had
I have been reading reviews this year, and it seems that the Tom Tom One
(under $200) is a great tool at a great price. Comparison testing in Boston
showed the Tom Tom One found the best routs (you would think they all could
do this). I purchased this unit and have been using it for several
Don't forget to make sure the TX's Blue Tooth function is turned on and
also to try to see if some other Bluetooth device ... like someone's BT
enabled phone ... can see your TX.
By the way, as a result of this e-string, I just loaded Google Maps on
my TX. Interesting although not as useful
I saw several GPS devices on sale this week in the Sunday paper for
around $200 or less. Was either Staples or Circus City. Several brands
were listed.
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Just to pile on...
I have a daughter moving to Seattle next fall and I want to get her a
portable GPS for her car. Any recommendations?
She's not very computer-literate so it doesn't need to interface with her
Dell laptop, just get her across town with reasonable accuracy.
Thanks,
-Mike
I don't know what kind of GPS receiver you have, but I have one of those
keychain sorts which Bluetooths to my Treo that I picked up somewhere on the
web for $59 and use it with Telenav and it got me from to the wilds of
Worcester, Mass and back home again. And my husband doesn't argue with
Tom Tom version 3.
Bought one earlier this year and have found it very good. Less than $200.00.
Got a best buy recommendation from CR.
Stewart
At 06:06 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote:
Just to pile on...
I have a daughter moving to Seattle next fall and I want to get her a
portable GPS for her
Any recommendations for a GPS?
I use a Garmin 76C. It's not the current model, which is the
76Cx. It's a color display mapping device. It floats, and has
marine mapping. It's a little on the big side for a handheld.
It can talk to a computer over a USB or a serial link.
I find it useful
Maybe even a hard reset of your TX if you have everything backed up/
synced elsewhere. And try blue toothing from the TX to someone's blue
tooth phone. See if the phone will see the TX.
db
Admiral Harris wrote:
I don't know what kind of GPS receiver you have, but I have one of
those
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Any recommendations for a GPS?
I use a Garmin 76C. It's not the current model, which is the
76Cx. It's a color display mapping device. It floats, and has
marine mapping. It's a little on the big side for a handheld
I have a TomTom One, which I don't have any complaints about it other than
the battery life, which is about 2 hours. Other models I've seen are rated
longer. But, I don't use it that much, so it's not a big deal. I do have
to say that it's odd that it's Bluetooth won't pair up with a
I don't know anything about the different models. Do maps cost extra?
Are there any models to stay away from? Hope that wasn't a religion
politics question. :-)
No, not a religion and politics question. A mapping GPS comes with a
base map out of the box. Usually pretty basic (yeah). You
Do Tom-Toms have real-time mapping?
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Tom Tom version 3.
Bought one earlier this year
Or
If you have something like Telenav, it downloads real-time maps by cellular
datalink, and you have the most current info about construction and
roadwork, closed streets, etc., because it is real-time live download.
That's what I like about having it on my phone. And I understand that
Help this non tech speak person understand.
All I know is that I put in the place I want to go, and it gives
directions. If I stray from the directions it reroutes itself and
gives me new directions. (Frequent destinations can be saved in the database)
Recently I took a few trips and used
are
to begin with. It also is real-time, and downloads fresh map info as you
ask for it.
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You can buy attachments to add to your GPS that will do this, but it
is a subscription service only. I can buy one for my Tom Tom it is
about a $100 and then about $13.00 per month. I have no need for it,
and I do not travel in high traffic areas.
Tom Tom does allow you to network via its
Not sure what you mean by that. Can they route and re-route if you miss a
turn? Yes. Although, I have found that its routes aren't necessarily the
best routes. Just playing with it, it has sent me on routes in areas I'm
familiar with and I think its nuts for selecting the routes that it does
TomTom has worked quite well out of the box for me. Just remember to use
common sense with it, as with all mapping software. While it will get
you there, it may give you an interesting turn or two that will make you
wonder :Why did it do that?
A neat feature is being to see what services are
You can buy other maps for this and download them, not that expensive
at all. (Plus if you must have celebrity voices give you directions
you can do this also.)
Rev.--You didn't go for the Mr. T voice, did you? C'mon, be honest.
You can tell that the TomTom is a UK product by its
No nice British lass did I go for.
I also have an Australian lass who tells me my mail is in, and on my
laptop it is the newest Ms. Moneypenny that tells me my message is ready.
I would set it for German but my wife would kill me as she cannot
understand it.
Stewart
At 08:36 PM
If I stray from the directions it reroutes itself and gives me new
directions.
Yep. And the device can be more than insistent in telling you
what it thinks is right, I all ready knew how to get to fracking
Martinsburg but the thing insisted that I didn't.
OK, my mother was in the back seat
On Sun, Apr 13, 2008 at 10:09 PM, Eric S. Sande [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If I stray from the directions it reroutes itself and gives me new
directions.
Yep. And the device can be more than insistent in telling you
what it thinks is right, I all ready knew how to get to fracking
Mine has many voices, both male and female available.
It would reroute me almost immediately. Usually within a half mile.
Stewart
At 09:40 PM 4/13/2008, you wrote:
Along these lines, here are some considerations for anyone buying a GPS:
1. Are there choices of what voice to use? If not,
Come on Mical!! We navigated through downtown Hong Kong with maps and a
compass. Did we need GPS? ;-D
Didn't get lost in the Australian outback with maps and a compass. Found
our way through the mountains in Crete with map and compass. My dad got
lost in south Jersey last week. He called me
Any recommendations for a GPS ...
I was given a GPSr (r is for receiver) unit as a gift. It was a
Magellan Maestro 3100. I've been meaning to purchase a GPSr as
another gadget to play with, so I appreciated the gift.
Mapping, touch screen, voice, etc are fine. You can zoom in/out in the
map
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