Which GPS unit?
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Which GPS unit?
I'm thinking about getting a GPS unit. I'd like to stay under $200 if possible, but want to make sure that I'm not wasting my money. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good one?
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Garmin's 200 series units may meet your needs. They have a nuvi 200, 205, 255, etc.
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Check December 2008 Consumers Reports..........They report on a number of different priced units from $150 suggested retail up to $1,000, and all but one or two of the top rated units were either Garman or Tom/Tom.
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I wouldn't recommend the TomTom XL One.
My old Magellen Roadmate 700 broke down after years and I replaced it with the Tom Tom.
The navigation is late or wrong on many occasions here in the DFW area. Wish I had the Magellen back
My old Magellen Roadmate 700 broke down after years and I replaced it with the Tom Tom.
The navigation is late or wrong on many occasions here in the DFW area. Wish I had the Magellen back
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I got a garmin nuvi 350 and love it. I would think there are all kinds of deals out there right now, especially this weekend.
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Garmin here too. Get the best one you can afford. That's a great deal on the Nuvi 750 mentioned above. There's a lot of great features built into that unit.
Tom Tom are very popular in Europe, but still don't match Garmin over here.
Tom Tom are very popular in Europe, but still don't match Garmin over here.
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I have this one for about a year and I love it. Walmart Online is running a sale and it priced just under $149.00. Good luck with what ever one you decide on.
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But you can get one Refurb for $ 159.00
http://www.topchoicedigital.com/view...6294&l=Froogle
Or at COSTCO online for $199.00 new
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-1-_-Garmin750
Last edited by jrprich; Nov 24, 2008 at 09:07 PM.
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$129. at Wallyworld now for the TomTom One.
