What GPS do you use?
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: San Dimas Ca.
Garmin C340 all of N. America preloaded. No cards, no downloading and it has a battery. Didn't need a manual, turned it on, it asked where I wanted to go I filled in the blanks and drove off. It also tells you the name of the upcoming street to turn on and you can change voices. Bought it used for $220. Garmin has an automatic update software so when you hook it up to your computer it checks for upgrades and install them automatically. There interface is the simplest of all the units I looked at. 
Rick
Rick
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Originally Posted by Streetgrime
Garmin 2720 ...
I would seriously be lost without it... if someone stole it (knock on wood) .. I would IMMEDIATELY go and buy another one.
I would seriously be lost without it... if someone stole it (knock on wood) .. I would IMMEDIATELY go and buy another one.
I love my 2720.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Kannapolis NC
I too love my Garmin 2720. It has a remote control, but I'm not sure why. I mean it comes with a bean bag mount that sits right in front of you, unless your mother in law sits in the back seat (when you move it to your minivan) and controls your gps? I travel every day and it really saves me. Little things like telling you which lane you need to be in for your next turn. You can get one at Sam's and other places for around $800. Retail $1100. There are cheaper models out there, for sure.
Last edited by 65GGvert; Oct 24, 2006 at 07:52 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Washington, DC
I have the TomTom ONE in my car and its great. The unit is compact but still has a easy to read screen and I really like the voice telling me two turns ahead whats going on. Also, I really like that it has the Map Insight to help improve the maps and keep them up to date - money.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Montreal ** Enjoy the ride !!
Originally Posted by Streetgrime
Garmin 2720 ...
I would seriously be lost without it... if someone stole it (knock on wood) .. I would IMMEDIATELY go and buy another one.
I would seriously be lost without it... if someone stole it (knock on wood) .. I would IMMEDIATELY go and buy another one.
Mine is the same as this one.. it's great easy to use. I too would be lost without it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Washington, DC
The POI database is really good on the ONE also. I didn't know how specific it was until I was out looking for a halloween costum last saturday and all stores were empty when I was out looking for Hansel/zoolanger wigs at the last minute and i had to keep looking for new stores to go to 
TeleAtlas rocks.
TeleAtlas rocks.
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From: Gaithersburg Maryland
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St. Jude's Donor '06-'10-'11, '15
Originally Posted by bleen
I've got you beat for Max. Speed
On land ****, on land.
I thought about doing that on my last trip to Vegas.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: North of Atlanta GA
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by CalGreg
I too have the Avic.
Strange thing is, it recognizes my address and street, but then takes me to the wrong place when the destination is my home. Fortunately, I know the way!
Anybody have a similar problem? Can you update the maps?
Strange thing is, it recognizes my address and street, but then takes me to the wrong place when the destination is my home. Fortunately, I know the way!
Anybody have a similar problem? Can you update the maps?
you don't have to tell me.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Resume Speed Tennessee
Hey, do you guys with iWay 500s use them to play MP3s? What does it take to hook one to the radio, and do you lose the voice announcements if it is hard wired for power instead of using the lighter plug? Easiest way to mount the antenna? Lotsa questions, but I'll appreciate help in making a decision. Thanks.
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Syracuse Utah
Originally Posted by CalGreg
I too have the Avic.
Strange thing is, it recognizes my address and street, but then takes me to the wrong place when the destination is my home. Fortunately, I know the way!
Anybody have a similar problem? Can you update the maps?
Strange thing is, it recognizes my address and street, but then takes me to the wrong place when the destination is my home. Fortunately, I know the way!
Anybody have a similar problem? Can you update the maps?
The Pioneers are sweet looking/working machines (mine is AVIC-Z1) but they have definite problems in their interface, especially with the Ipod and voice actuation.
Burning Brakes
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From: Farmington Hills MI
Navman iCN 550 ...UBid. $330.00 at auction.
Nice unit. All the USA and Canada loaded and ready to use.
2-3 hours of battery life and a cig charger. Updates on line.
I can get the maps for Europe for about $100.
I can't believe I lived without it.
My nickname had been "wrongway" for several years....LOL.
Nice unit. All the USA and Canada loaded and ready to use.
2-3 hours of battery life and a cig charger. Updates on line.
I can get the maps for Europe for about $100.
I can't believe I lived without it.
My nickname had been "wrongway" for several years....LOL.