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2airishuman · 11-17-2006, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by moosetags

I guess this technology moves so very fast that eight month old information is ancient history.

hi moosetags...

i did write that 'models are a moving target' in that other thread...true then; true now.

the series tend to remain consistent, like the street pilot series from garmin...

also noted my affinity for garmin....

go here...

www.garmin.com

or the outlet store....

http://gn.factoryoutletstore.com/&arefx=0

really you cannot go wrong with any of their units...

instead of being confused by models/features, make a list of features you WANT...

then run through the models and pick 2-3 that meet your needs...

not surprizingly there are forums/user groups for these things...

so like buying a tv or trailer you can check them out and ask questions...

garmin has 50%+ of the us market; tomtom 25%

rich carpenter who wrote 'the digital rv' and runs the rv gadget forums uses one and will answer questions for ya and

i think rich luhr of 'airsteamlife' also uses a gps and will offer insights...

and just to muddy navigations more, one can now opt for cell phones with gps capability...

cheers
2air'

asta2 · 11-18-2006, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by cammur

Unfortunately, to my knowledge, there is no all-in-one GPS suitable for car travel, geocache, hiking, etc.

Check out these two...

http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap60csx/

http://www.businessweek.com/autos/co...ws+index_autos

wbrownrr · 11-18-2006, 09:04 AM

We have a Garmin C330 and love it. The Garmin products are VERY easy to use and from reports I've read as accurate as any consumer GPS units. Newer units have a text-to-speech feature that actually announces the names of upcoming streets (ours doesn't have that feature... just announces "Turn left in 50 ft.", etc. But, the screen does display the name of the upcoming street/turn.) We've used the C330 on trips with our AS to Zion/Bryce and Seattle and found it useful and fun.

Streamer1 · 11-18-2006, 03:08 PM

My experience is with the Tom Tom 300. It was easy to use and I downloaded Canada maps from the website. Overall I'd say it was 95% accurate occasionally telling you to do something that was not logical (i.e. turn left in 90m when your rolling down the middle of the Trans Canada or Interstate at 65mph). As Ronald Reagan once said "Trust, but verify."

Safari Tim · 11-19-2006, 08:37 PM

Has anyone gotten a GPS with a traffic receiver in it. I'm not sure how they are supposed to work but I think they update the gps with the latest traffic conditions.

I was wondering if its worth paying the premium price for that option, or if its really needed.

Looking to tell Santa what I want for Christmas...

dmac · 11-19-2006, 09:04 PM

I just bought a TomTom One for $399 (after $100 mail-in rebate) from Office Depot. I don't have much experience with it yet - but it does appear to be very easy to use. The screen is bright and works fine in all but the most direct sunlight.

A month ago I was visiting friends in Germany. They had the TomTom software and GPS receiver in a PDA. It was a great help in navigating the twisting streets in Bavaria. I was amazed at the little streets it knows.

thecatsandi · 11-19-2006, 09:09 PM

My new "entertainment center" in my new truck has the capability. For a large price. over $1000. Need subscription for the realtime traffic.

**moosetags** · 11-19-2006, 11:02 PM

After much consideration and review of the info provided on the Forums, I am zeroing in on a Garmin Nuvi 360. Does anyone have any info on or experience with this model?

2airishuman · 11-19-2006, 11:14 PM

moose tags...

congrats on post #500.

someone copy/save this post for the archives..

Today, 12:02 AM #28
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After much consideration and review of the info provided on the Forums, I am zeroing in on a Garmin Nuvi 360. Does anyone have any info on or experience with this model?
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Safari Tim · 11-19-2006, 11:28 PM

I'm trying to decide on the Nuvi-350, latest technology $500. Or a StreetPilot C340 older technology and around $350 on black friday sale.

**moosetags** · 11-20-2006, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Safari Tim

I'm trying to decide on the Nuvi-350, latest technology $500. Or a StreetPilot C340 older technology and around $350 on black friday sale.

Tim- check-out www.buydig.com; I have found the best price on all the Garmins there. There is also no shipping and no tax.

LI Pets · 11-20-2006, 03:49 PM

Hey folks, I'm suprised nobody is following up on the post about the DeLorme mapping software on board hooks up to your laptop it is under $100 complete.

A few things to consider...

1: The larger the display, the quicker you can read it and the more info on it
(Laptops are a lot larger than stand alone display wise)

2: With the laptop you can unhook the GPS, and go sit in a Flying-J restaurant or other restaurant or back at your table or ... Well.. .Wherever

And re-do your routing. With a mounted stand alone GPS this is not so easy.

3:"The laptop can connect to the internet (See flying-j) and download construction updates

4: The laptop can print maps and routes for others to follow

Why spend $350-500 on the other brands am I missing something, is there something wrong with the DeLorme software?

**moosetags** · 11-20-2006, 04:44 PM

We have been using our GPS software with our laptop and our pocket PC's. We are just not satisfied with all the wires involved and the size of the laptop. That's why we have been shopping a self-contained unit

LI Pets · 11-20-2006, 05:03 PM

Have you thought about making a laptop bracket to keep it in place.

See http://www.autolaptoplinkinc.com/

Big Dee · 11-20-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Safari Tim

I'm trying to decide on the Nuvi-350, latest technology $500. Or a StreetPilot C340 older technology and around $350 on black friday sale.

I have the Nuvi and have enjoyed it. It really annoys me though is that it does not come with any knid a manual. And it does not give longitutde/lattitude which is annoying too. It is small though and easy to read and hear.

Safari Tim · 11-20-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by moosetags

Tim- check-out www.buydig.com; I have found the best price on all the Garmins there. There is also no shipping and no tax.

Thanks for the tip. That is the same Black Friday price that Best Buy is supposed to be offering.

If we can't grab one at Best Buy, we'll check into it.

Cracker · 11-21-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lipets

Hey folks, I'm suprised nobody is following up on the post about the DeLorme mapping software on board hooks up to your laptop it is under $100 complete.

A few things to consider...

1: The larger the display, the quicker you can read it and the more info on it
(Laptops are a lot larger than stand alone display wise)

2: With the laptop you can unhook the GPS, and go sit in a Flying-J restaurant or other restaurant or back at your table or ... Well.. .Wherever

And re-do your routing. With a mounted stand alone GPS this is not so easy.

3:"The laptop can connect to the internet (See flying-j) and download construction updates

4: The laptop can print maps and routes for others to follow

Why spend $350-500 on the other brands am I missing something, is there something wrong with the DeLorme software?

I'm on my fourth year with the DeLorme software using a laptop mounted on the center console - having updated yearly. I've got nothing but praise for the software and the whole setup. What I appreciate most is that the screen is large enough to easily see what's going on for a considerable distance around me - and then it dramatically increases the scale automatically as I approach involved intersections. The 2007 version will download to palm pilots and the like - plus it comes with a good supply of selectable aerial photos for frequently visited areas. The voice directions are good and very clear. I often get a kick talking back to "Mary" - especially when she very rarely goofs up! I normally use the high contrast colors and dim the screen at night. The ease of normal routing - as well as selecting custom routing - is a snap! The GPS readily locks on and it is steady as a rock - with the exception of a few areas I've encountered from time to time.

LI Pets · 11-21-2006, 07:07 PM

Do you have the topo add-on?

The demo on their site is really nice.

LI Pets · 11-22-2006, 09:10 AM

Check this topo out here

they also have a built in almanac, every gas station & hospital shows up and when you need fuel, also shows the Walmarts

With the Blue tooth version you can put the gps in your pocket (about the size of a cell phone) and hike around with your palm.

All the bells and whistles $249

Cracker · 11-22-2006, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Lipets

Do you have the topo add-on?

The demo on their site is really nice.

I haven't coughed up the extra dollars for the topo add-on - but there have been times, when I've been in some interesting mountain terrain, where it would have been appreciated. The seamless integration of the aerial photos and the maps is really neat when you head off into the boonies. I use the aerial photos to study the terrain around my kids camp in the Adirondacks - which is located many miles off of the travelled way.