GPS Recommendations - please
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Rochester Minnesota
Fishing is one of my hobbies. The premier name in electronics for fishing is Lowance. After doing some checking, I bought their iWay 600c----primarily for use in our motorhome.
It is fantastic!! Lots of information about where ever you're at (resturants, camping sites, etc., etc.). The mapping can also be displayed 3 different ways and the features go on and on.
Take a careful look at them.
It is fantastic!! Lots of information about where ever you're at (resturants, camping sites, etc., etc.). The mapping can also be displayed 3 different ways and the features go on and on.
Take a careful look at them.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Germantown MD
+1 for TomTom Go510
TomTom Go 510 has worked great for me. I know many have had troubles, I've had great luck. It is very customizable. I even got a refurbished unit and it has been great for me. The one drawback of the "Go" models is that you have to use the windshield mount as that is where the power connection is wired into. Other than that it has been just fine. And for $200 it was a cheap entry into mobile GPS. I even do geocaching with it.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: NC
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: San Antonio Texas
If I ever buy one, it will be a Garmen. Take a look at theft reports on these items. The bracket and the suction cup marks on windshield are a giveaway that you have one. Some say those (brackets, suction cup marks) things will get your car broken into. ???? Thieves know that GPS is stored somewhere in car.
Pro
Joined: Nov 2005
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Allows the GPS to communicate with a BlueTooth-enabled phone. It's pretty cool actually. When the phone rings the caller ID pops up on the GPS screen. You can choose to answer the call or not, and if you do the GPS acts as a hands-free device. You can initiate calls as well, the phone's phonebook is available through the GPS.
I've got the 660. I figured BlueTooth would be a cute feature that I'd never use, but I've found it very handy.
I've got the 660. I figured BlueTooth would be a cute feature that I'd never use, but I've found it very handy.
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: North Las Vegas NV
I have a Garmin 360. It's got voice directions and bluetooth compatability for most phones.
But the new models have an FM transmitter to broadcast the 'voice' over your FM radio. A great improvement since the voice isn't that loud and the speaker is in the "back" of the unit.
But the new models have an FM transmitter to broadcast the 'voice' over your FM radio. A great improvement since the voice isn't that loud and the speaker is in the "back" of the unit.
Pro
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The problem with that implementation, at least as I've always assumed, is that you have to have your radio set to FM and tuned to a particular frequency. Forget about listening to a CD or your iPod (through the car stereo) if you're using that option.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
I have used Garmin products for years. I recently purchased a Garmin 350 to replace the 2610 I sold with my bike. I did not like the 350 and took it back and traded up to a Garmin Zumo 550. The major difference between the 2 is that you can pre-program your route on your computer and then transfer it to the Zumo. Not so with any of the Nuvi's. They are fine if you just want to go to your destination the way the GPS tells you, but if you want to plan a really interesting route the way YOU want to go, you need the ability to download from the computer. The Zumo is worth the extra $.
Pro
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The Zumo is waterproof though, so if you're planning on using it boating or motorcycling, it's still the better choice.
Melting Slicks
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
Thanks for the info on the Nuvi 7xx. Yes, you are correct (my mistake). I bought my Zumo in August before the 7xx was released (at least in Canada). I think I would have still bought the Zumo because of the features you mention. I still want to own another bike someday.
Pro
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The only advantages I can see with the nuvi over the zumo is that the nuvi has a speaker built into it so it can more easily be used in a pedestrian mode, and I think the nuvi's screen is a little bigger (but I've not seen them side-by-side in person).
My short list ended up down to the nuvi 660 or zumo. I liked the routing ability of the zumo, but ultimately didn't want to be forced to use their mount to get the spoken directions (I use a kuda mount in the 'vette).
That's what I got. Lovin it!
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Corinth MS
Garman 660 no doubt. love mine. Easy to use, the favorites option is great for finding local establishments. Bluetooth is great, find where you want to go and you can call ahead. this is a no brainer!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Fishin' Pole FL
I have a Garmin 660 and you can't download routes from your computer but you can download waypoints.
What I do is plan my route on the computer using waypoints at the intersections. I plant a green flag for a left turn and a red flag for a right turn naming them Turn 1, Turn 2 and so on. Then download that info into the GPS.
The Garmin doesn't paint your route purple and it won't speak to you warning you when the turns are coming up but you can see the flags approaching and make your turns accordingly.
Also Garmin owners should check the website for the new map. I just got mine in the mail yesterday free of charge. I guess I was good for one update. City Navigator North America NT 2008.
What I do is plan my route on the computer using waypoints at the intersections. I plant a green flag for a left turn and a red flag for a right turn naming them Turn 1, Turn 2 and so on. Then download that info into the GPS.
The Garmin doesn't paint your route purple and it won't speak to you warning you when the turns are coming up but you can see the flags approaching and make your turns accordingly.
Also Garmin owners should check the website for the new map. I just got mine in the mail yesterday free of charge. I guess I was good for one update. City Navigator North America NT 2008.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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Ok.. for my opinion
Just upgraded from the Garmin Nuvi 360 to the 660.. These are both excellent choices..
They are also Blue tooth and has a audio player along with it. I travel to Europe quite frequently and it works there as well.
It's a NO SWEAT IT was to travel.
They are also Blue tooth and has a audio player along with it. I travel to Europe quite frequently and it works there as well.
It's a NO SWEAT IT was to travel.
