Joined: Sat Mar 19, 2005 7:50 pm Posts: 10229 Location: WA (aka Waaaaaaaahhhh!!) Gender: Male
Can someone suggest a good GPS system for my car or direct me to a good website that has reviews/comparisons?
I'm looking for something in the $400-500 or less. Nothing "in-dash"...rather, I think they have portable ones that plug in to the cigarette lighter. That's what I'm looking for...and it should have a touch-screen.
Furthermore...does anyone know of a system that doesn't ream you each year to download the updated maps?
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 1:36 am Posts: 2312 Location: Kitchener & Hamilton Ontario Canada Gender: Male
My dad has the Garmin Streetpilot c530. He got it for Christmas and loves it, it plugs into the cigarette lighter,can be plugged into a computer via usb to download updates etc.. He uses it constantly for work as he is on the road all the time. Has the touchscreen etc... I believe it cost around 400 bucks CDN so you should prolly find it for a little less in US funds.
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Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:19 pm Posts: 39068 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Gender: Male
I'm going to expound a little bit. You can use the i5 w/ your cigarette lighter and plug it into the computer for updates as well. Instead of a touch screen, it has a little wheel. Sometimes, I roll the little wheel when I mean to push it in, but that's the only complaint I have.
When I use it for work and know I have multiple stops, I just put all the address into it when I'm at home so they're there under "Recent Finds."
I can't believe how it finds restaurants and gas stations and shit. I never need an address for that kinda stuff.
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This is probably way late B, but i'm going with the Nuvi 660. i'm a little worried that it might be too big, but it has a translator and bluetooth capabilities. this is the best price i've found yet. check it out.
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:19 pm Posts: 39068 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Gender: Male
Spike wrote:
how much does updating run ya on those garmins?
It's $70 for the Garmin. I didn't realize this would come along. I think it's basically just the restaurant feature which I don't use much.
I'd say fuck 'em, but the damn thing nags me every other day now.
The i5 still works great, but I've since discovered it's limitations. -small screen -annoying girl voice, no other free voices -falls off the windshield
Now these things have bluetooth mp3 players, traffic, weather, they're fuckin' sick, man. Fuckin' sick!
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It's not the latest version with traffic and weather and bluetooth and free blowjobs and shit, but it'll get you around the continental US.
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B wrote:
Spike wrote:
how much does updating run ya on those garmins?
It's $70 for the Garmin. I didn't realize this would come along. I think it's basically just the restaurant feature which I don't use much.
It's more than just restaurant info. My father-in-law just gave us his old one, and in Phoenix at least, they're building roads so fast that the maps need to be updated every year or two otherwise they're useless.
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Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:54 am Posts: 7189 Location: CA
punkdavid wrote:
B wrote:
Spike wrote:
how much does updating run ya on those garmins?
It's $70 for the Garmin. I didn't realize this would come along. I think it's basically just the restaurant feature which I don't use much.
It's more than just restaurant info. My father-in-law just gave us his old one, and in Phoenix at least, they're building roads so fast that the maps need to be updated every year or two otherwise they're useless.
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:19 pm Posts: 39068 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Gender: Male
punkdavid wrote:
B wrote:
Spike wrote:
how much does updating run ya on those garmins?
It's $70 for the Garmin. I didn't realize this would come along. I think it's basically just the restaurant feature which I don't use much.
It's more than just restaurant info. My father-in-law just gave us his old one, and in Phoenix at least, they're building roads so fast that the maps need to be updated every year or two otherwise they're useless.
Meh. They don't update any more often than Google, and they've had my road screwed up for 10 years and 25 complaint letters.
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Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:19 pm Posts: 39068 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Gender: Male
There's a Magellan on woot.com today for $150.
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Ultra-thin & stylish: The thinnest personal navigation device available combines style and functionality in a pocket-sized design.
4.3" wide WQVGA color touch screen: The large touch screen shows your position, Points of Interest, route, ETA and more on the interactive map
Voice guidance offers worry-free driving with turn-by-turn directions so you can keep your eyes on the road.
Innovative easy-to-use interface: Amazingly easy-to-use, route to your destination in seconds without even needing to read the instructions.
Pre-loaded U.S. maps: Built-in maps enable you to travel the 48 contiguous United States, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. (From 1st quarter of 2007)
1.3 million Points of Interest: Pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more.
Search by name or category near your position or near any city.
Interactive POI icons: Touch an onscreen icon for a nearby destination to see name, address, phone number (when available), and get an instant route.
QuickSpell™: Exclusive auto-complete feature makes it easy to enter destinations with just a few touches of the screen and even corrects spelling.
SmartDetour™: Automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
Bird's-eye 3D view: Clearly see your surroundings in 2D or 3D. Choose between Map View, TrueView™ 3D split screen, and Maneuver List.
SiRFstarIII™: Integrated chipset provides the fastest GPS position acquisition in the industry.
Rechargeable battery: Navigate for up to 4 hours when power is unavailable.
Automatic re-route: Never miss a turn and quickly get back on track whenever you take a detour.
Customizable route method: Select Fastest Time, Shortest Distance, Least or Most Use of Freeways, and Avoid Toll Roads.
Address book: Create and store personal Points of Interest for easy reoccurring trips.
Auto night view: Adjusts color and contrast for easy night viewing.
SD-card compatibility: Back up your address book.
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