db39
Arkansas
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I would like to surprise my husband with a GPS system. Does anyone have any recommendations or ones to avoid.
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vtchris
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Garmin is a reliable brand, depending on how much you want to spend, 300 series through the 760 would be my recommendation.
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sch911
Rochester Hills, MI
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Garmin Nuvi 350 is what I use. I'm very satisfied with it. It's one of those that actually says the street names rather than just saying turn right ahead.....
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Polishnurse
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Here comes the crowds of I have, wouldn't be with out, the only one I would own. Here is what you want to look for. The bottom line.
1. Screen size - The largest one you can find that mounts on the windshield.
2. The Voice, should be comfortable for your hearing level - some have such small speakers and in a range that I just can't make out what that little women in the box is saying.
Good Luck and happy GPSing. Bill (P.S. I have owned 6 different units)
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sumerduck8
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Hi, I made a post about a week ago, asking the same thing. I got some good info. Go to search and type in: GPS Recommendations.....Your friend Houston
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tallyo
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We use a program that is on our laptop. Gives us a 15" screen and several whistles and bells. We can change the voice to 5 options, one of which is turn it off.
Traveling in a MH makes it nice for the big screen. Down side is that it is cumbersome traveling in a car.
We already had the lap top so the $70 price for the GPS was a no brainer for me.
We have Delorme brand but Microsoft also makes one.
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davidj54
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Go with the Garmin 7xx series. If he needs bluetooth get the 760 if he don't go with the 750. Several places have them on sale. The 750 is $299 at Sams Club.
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Eycom
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One other thought. You'll be happier with the higher sensitivity receivers like the SiRF technology. Garmin is putting it into many, if not all, their products. I mention Garmin because, that's the only brand I have purchased over the years.
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parisroady
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Here's my opinion, they can be a big distraction to the driver.
Some are on the phone, some are smoking, some are eating, changing the radio station, some are opening their water bottle or soda can, and some are pushing the buttons and reading the screen on their TomTom. What else can we do while driving? (not to mention that a navigator quite often leads you down the wrong street)
But, I bet your husband will be thrilled to get one!
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n5lfh
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I've had a Garmin 660 since Nov. It really helped us when we were traveling in the NE or anywhere we aren't familiar with. I use it as a suggestion for long routes and follow it closely when using it locally. I can see the screen from my normal driving position.
I worked with a friends TomTom 920 and found it pretty equal to the 660. Garmin could update their maps and points of interest more often. Both units come with preloaded maps. I think Garmin has a good routing engine.
I don't use it when I know where I'm going and they can be distracting, so I let the rider push the buttons and confirm the instructions.
There are pros/cons and features gazoo on any of these units. An FM transmitter is nice for hearing the commands thru the radio.
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