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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I'm going back to patrol duties after 15yrs in the schools. Needless to say my fair city has grown by leaps and bounds since then and I don't where the hell I'm going. I need a portable voice type GPS that I can use in my squad car and transfer to the Vette. Which ones do youse guys recommend? Who gives the best prices? Thanx in advance.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Try garmin they make a pretty nice unit.I think its the 350. About 400 bucks though, but it has saved me many times., especially in the city.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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I have the tom tom 1, nice unit. Little less then 300.00 dollars.

Our school resource officer just got promoted to detective. So time to break in a new one.

Stay safe out there.



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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Garmin 340c is what I use and like!
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Garmin or TomTom will do the job!

Be safe out there
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Default I use tomtom

Its fairly easy to use and does not have a lot of extra's ie, mp3,dvd, the simpler the bettter.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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I'm on my 4th different model, all have been Garmins





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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 11:49 PM
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I have a Garmin C340 on sale at Circuit City for far less than $300. Voice directions and none of the other stuff that I would not use like an MP3 player a picture viewer and Europe maps. I like it. If you can find it cheaper Circuit City will reimburse the difference.
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Garmin (330) Street Pilot, paid $300. , I like my sons Tom Tom (base model) better. I have had 2 cars with factory Nav systems which cost $1600.-$2000. and these cheaper models do the job.
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by blackvetterzo6
Try garmin they make a pretty nice unit.I think its the 350. About 400 bucks though, but it has saved me many times., especially in the city.
Can move between cars and even use if your walking around town too. Garmin has excellent stuff, mines the 350. Let's be careful out there.
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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Wear your vest!
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Old Jul 6, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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I have garmin work's very well where i am. Be careful out there.
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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 01:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lawZ
Wear your vest!
Thanx for the concern but I'm like the American Express as far as the vest is concerned I don't leave home without it.
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Old Jul 8, 2007 | 08:28 PM
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The TomTom ONE is a really great unit for its price - I just recently upgraded to the ONE XL though which is a little more expensive but the widescreen is pretty sweet. The TomToms have been a good brand fro me all around.
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I'd recommend a Garmin. Well made units that perform very well.
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