Suggestions for a good GPS
Dec 5, 2011 13:43:52 #
Bridgeman wrote:
Does anyone have suggestions for a decent GPS. Som... (show quote)
I love my iPad 2 (need to have 3g capability) for gps when traveling because of the multitude of other purposes. But, if you don't have one, a simple nuvi is good too. I have one in my car that works well.
Dec 5, 2011 16:57:39 #
I have a Garmin for 3 years now and love it!! It needs to be updated but it still gets me to where I need to go!! I have lack of directions and DON'T leave home without it!!
Dec 5, 2011 17:33:13 #
I want to thank all who responded with suggestions. Because of my research and the majority of the comments from you, Garmin will be my choice. Now I will have to decide which one I need. It will get one with lifetime upgrades. THANKS again, Bridgeman!!!!!!!!
Dec 5, 2011 17:40:18 #
Redbarn
Loc: New Mexico
I went for the Magellan Roadmate 1700 because it has a 7 1/2 inch screen. Much easier to read when accelerating through hairpin curves. Had it over a year and very pleased.
Dec 5, 2011 18:49:51 #
Redbarn wrote:
I went for the Magellan Roadmate 1700 because it has a 7 1/2 inch screen. Much easier to read when accelerating through hairpin curves. Had it over a year and very pleased.
Thanks, I will check it out. I like the idea of a bigger screen. It would be easier to see while driving.
Dec 5, 2011 19:27:08 #
Bridgeman wrote:
Thanks, I will check it out. I like the idea of a bigger screen. It would be easier to see while driving.
Redbarn wrote:
I went for the Magellan Roadmate 1700 because it has a 7 1/2 inch screen. Much easier to read when accelerating through hairpin curves. Had it over a year and very pleased.
Thanks, I will check it out. I like the idea of a bigger screen. It would be easier to see while driving.
Or block your vision more depending on where it's mounted.
Dec 7, 2011 00:38:43 #
If you have a phone with an Android OS, Google has a great free nav program. It's integrated with Google earth, so you can actually see the street you're on, not just an illustration. I wish the iPhone had it, but that's the price I pay for using that phone (along with no Flash player).
Dec 7, 2011 01:11:19 #
frasher101 wrote:
Sorry folks, trials and errors took me to a Magellan 1412 and for 6/7 years it has never failed me. I bought it REFURBISHED at Circut City.Com for about $60 dollars. They have a wide selection of electronics at good prices.
They HAD a wide selection. They are no longer in business.
Dec 7, 2011 01:17:52 #
tschmath wrote:
If you have a phone with an Android OS, Google has a great free nav program. It's integrated with Google earth, so you can actually see the street you're on, not just an illustration. I wish the iPhone had it, but that's the price I pay for using that phone (along with no Flash player).
I love my Google navigator-it shows me an actual picture of my surroundings. It's really cool I can see what's off on those side roads that look so interesting. [no I don't do that when driving].
The images aren't available if you lose cell signal but it does save your whole route +/- five miles either side also.
When I'm going to a customer's house I can zoom it in and even see what their house looks like (feature only available in medium and larger cities). Also can zoom in an get somewhat of an idea what kind of road you will be driving on.
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