On 2/01/2016 7:06 AM, Clifford Snow wrote:
Sounds like a fun trip.
On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 9:59 AM, birdlady108 <[email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
My husband and I (Both older) want to buy a GPS so we don't get
too lost when walking and driving on our trip in February. I have
been looking on Amazon.ca but all the GPS have N. Amer. maps. If
I buy one can I put an English language Portugal/Spain map in it?
( which is best brand for not too much money and not too
difficult to input destinations?) We have a 2008 Honda Accord
with a built in GPS and know how to use it. We have a very old
portable Nextus GPS that we use in rental cars in Canada but
don't think it could be used.
For in car use I think you want;
Voice communication - from it to you .. so you don't have to look at the
screen to be aware of up coming turns.
12 volt power input - so you don't have to worry about flat batteries
while in the car.
An easy in car mount
For walking you want;
Internal batteries with good capacity
colour screen to work out where you are, the things around you and any
directions (you don't want voice directions here)
Physically small
Chose a model to suit. Do go and look at it physically, and take it out
into the sun to evaluate the screen.
You can load OSM maps [1] on many of Garmin's devices. You can
download all of Europe [2] or just the countries you are interested
in. I used my Garmin eTrex 20 in Costa Rica with great results. The
eTrex series has a somewhat small screen but it great for directions.
We don't have smart phones ( nor smart brains anymore) so can't
use an app.
I'd encourage you to get a smart phone. I find it aids my brain by
providing 'smarts' ... things like currency conversion, a small camera,
language assistance, as well as maps. Get an in car charger for it too,
saves finding power points and converters.
Have you considered getting an older device from some who has gotten
something newer? You can load OSMAnd+ which allows you to download
specific countries for offline use. I use my old Nexus S for that as
well as Mapillary. You don't need service. The gps works and you can
use wifi to download updated maps. Plus with a smartphone, even
without service you can use GoMap!! or Vespucci, to make edits while
you travel.
Good luck on your trip.
Clifford
[1] https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Garmin
[2] https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download#Europe
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