[David Jones]

For quite a while now I've resisted the temptation to buy one of these. I drive 25-30,000 miles a year and have always depended on printing out Google directions if I was headed somewhere I wasn't sure of. Lets say that happens 3-4 times a year. My kids run Garmin units in their cars and they find them quite handy.....my guess is that they now depend on them a bit much. That's another thread though.

I'd find one useful when searching for something specific....hotel in downtown Chicago or a decent place to eat at the next exit, maybe even the speed limit....that kind of thing.

Woot http://www.woot.com/ has one today that seems like a good deal but reading the reviews makes me wonder. And who do you believe? People that are happy are less likely to go to the trouble of posting a positive review than people that are pissed off, so I question even the reviews.

So who makes a good one?

[Alvin]

Here you go, check these out http://www.cnet.com/1770-5_1-0.html?...s&tag=srch%3Ba

Don't forget to smile @ SatComs in the sky! LOL

[PMD1969]

We have three Garmins and I am looking to upgrade to a newer unit. I'll most likely end up at Wally World and get a $100 unit that has lifetime maps. Never did use any of the fancy features.

[David Jones]

Originally Posted by PMD1969

We have three Garmins and I am looking to upgrade to a newer unit. I'll most likely end up at Wally World and get a $100 unit that has lifetime maps. Never did use any of the fancy features.

Another Garmin?

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Here you go, check these out http://www.cnet.com/1770-5_1-0.html?...g=srch%3Ba

Don't forget to smile @ SatComs in the sky! LOL

Also, you might want to check out the user reviews & suggestions on Amazon too.

I have found those helpful in the past purchases of Electronics. They can steer you clear of unnecessary options or models.

[David Jones]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Also, you might want to check out the user reviews & suggestions on Amazon too.

I have found those helpful in the past purchases of Electronics. They can steer you clear of unnecessary options or models.

I buy a lot of stuff off of Amazon and briefly looked there. I'll look more closely.

[goatmanmitch]

I have a Garmin also, no complaints. The posted speed and current speed are very handy for my one Pontiac with a non-op speedometer and the other Poncho with the speedo that runs fast.

If I were to do it again, I would try a TomTom simply because I would want to try some of the fun voices instead of Garmin's pre-loaded selection.

[Andre]

I have used a droid powered smart phone with the google navigation. It works extremely well, and doesn't cost anything and the upgrades are free and automatic. Because it has all the firepower of Google, it also has street view pictures of the address when you arrive at your destination.

[r00a005]

We use garmin ones in two of our cars. I find the larger screen more useful than the one on my phone

[KS circutguy]

I have used a droid powered smart phone with the google navigation

Concur!

[PMD1969]

Originally Posted by David Jones

Another Garmin?

Yep

[PMD1969]

Originally Posted by Andre

I have used a droid powered smart phone with the google navigation. It works extremely well, and doesn't cost anything and the upgrades are free and automatic. Because it has all the firepower of Google, it also has street view pictures of the address when you arrive at your destination.

I believe that it might be free to those that have an unlimited plan but for those that don't does it not charge you for the time used on your data plan?

[KS circutguy]

PDM,I purchased this http://www.net10-store.com/bpdirect/...ionId=17622136 phone at FredMyers on sale for $89.00.The plan is unlimited min. -text - data in the USA for $50.00 a month . Its a great phone with a great plan and no contract .Month to month or bill to credit card monthly, quit when you want.Has all the Android apps free [including GPS] turn by turn.Voice search, Google 2 etc.
Been a great phone for over 6 months so far..
Also just found it at Walmart for $99.00. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Net-10-LG-...Phone/17771205

Net 10 LG Optimus Net Android Prepaid Cell Phone Handset:
3.2" touchscreen
Android 2.3 OS
3.2MP camera with digital zoom and video recorder
Bluetooth wireless technology
Multi-tasking
Instant Messaging
Advanced GPS capabilities
3G/Wi-Fi connectivity
Virtual QWERTY keyboard
5 home screens
MP3 player
External microSD card up to 32GB
Download over 250,000 Android apps
Gravity sensor/tilt and shake
Hands-free speaker
Voice Dialing/Voice Commands
Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC) Rating: M4/T3
Phonebook with unlimited entries
Lightweight: 4.4 oz
Talk Time: up to 5 hours
Standby Time: up to 10 days
Includes battery, charger, 4GB microSD card, activation card, services guide and user manual

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by Andre

I have used a droid powered smart phone with the google navigation. It works extremely well, and doesn't cost anything and the upgrades are free and automatic. Because it has all the firepower of Google, it also has street view pictures of the address when you arrive at your destination.

I use WAZE http://www.waze.com/ It's great & free too!

[The Champ]

I've had a pair of Garmins in the past, but have used my Android phones for the last 3 years.

I did try the WAZE app mentioned above, but it was not very good in the rural areas (it can't even find my house).

And PMD's fear of using too much data - navigation doesn't really use all that much data. I do have unlimited data on my Verizon plan (grandfathered in), but I typically use less than 1 GB of data per month (last 6 month average is about 750 MB. I don't download videos or other large data items. I do run both my personal and business email through them, but once again - most attachments that I choose to open are not huge files.

[Qball]

I picked up a Magellan Road Mate from Costco and it's the biggest F'in piece of shizz I've ever had. STEER CLEAR!!

[boater bill]

For my boat, Garmin gets my vote all of the time, everytime. Super reliable, rugged and easy to use.

I have a Mio Knight Rider GPS for driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Mio-Knight-4-3.../dp/B001DESTGO

It gets lost at times and not as up to date as the one on the Iphone, but having the greetings and turn by turns in the computer voice of Knight Rider is a lot of fun! You can program it to use your name instead of the default Michael greetings.

[David Holmberg]

I've gone through 3 Garmin units and loved all of them. So, I agree with boater bill.

I've used the gps on my iphone and android phones, but it really kills the battery.

[60man]

I have Garmin and like it. I also have it on my IPhone but haven't tried it.
Just don't want need a GPS and it's in the "other" vehicle.

[Cammer-6]

Originally Posted by boater bill

For my boat, Garmin gets my vote all of the time, everytime. Super reliable, rugged and easy to use.

I have a Mio Knight Rider GPS for driving.
http://www.amazon.com/Mio-Knight-4-3.../dp/B001DESTGO

It gets lost at times and not as up to date as the one on the Iphone, but having the greetings and turn by turns in the computer voice of Knight Rider is a lot of fun! You can program it to use your name instead of the default Michael greetings.

Ill second what ever it is Bill has....
He found my house with it and I live in the sticks.