gps nav. systems

[E2360]

Any input from the learnered TDR members on the different Nav. systems out there. Looked at alpine and garmin but would rather base my decision on TDR member input then the guy selling them. Interested in ease of use and any problem areas.



Thanks

 

[Jrork]

Any input from the learnered TDR members on the different Nav. systems out there. Looked at alpine and garmin but would rather base my decision on TDR member input then the guy selling them. Interested in ease of use and any problem areas.



Thanks

Garmin 330 here. I like it but since I'm use to using a Laptop setup with Microsoft Streets and Trips, the lack of detail and not being able to use wappoints is a drag.

 

[klenger]

I have the Garmin Steetpilot 2620 which has been replaced by the 2720. I like it and like being able to move it from one vehicle to another.

 

[jacqnbill]

I have the Garmin Steetpilot 2620 which has been replaced by the 2720. I like it and like being able to move it from one vehicle to another.

I have a Garmin Street Piolet lll which is several years old and works perfectly as I just updated to latest maps this past summer. I have had two cars with factory systems and like the Garmen much better as you can move it to different autos and only need to learn one system. My wife is the GPS guru and uses it while we travel. With the factory ones you must stop to do most functions. I place the Garmen in the car with the factory GPS when we travel in the car.

 

[Bob Cochran]

I use DeLorme on my laptop and like it. Reason for DeLorme is I aleady had a laptop so seemed easier. I have not used any of the others so cannot compare with the DeLorme. I would think the laptop has a bigger screen therefore easier to read I would think. Others can correct me if I am wrong on that.

 

[opiefire]

I have the pioneer avic-n2 gps navigation system. One of the things I didn't like about it at first was the inability of being able to use the system while traveling down the road. I know this is built in for safety, however with someone in the passenger seat to operate the system while going down the road the lock out is bothersome. There is an easy way to bypass this lock out. You will not be able to find a navigation system that will compare to all the features the pioneer avic-n2 has. There is definitely a learning curve with using this unit, but once you have it down its easy to use. Good luck!

 

[gitchesum]

I just got a Lowrance iWay 350C. Nice units with the same Navtech software Google Earth uses. When it locks onto the satellites, it works great. I have a problem with this unit not locking on very good, but it's being returned for repair.



Everyone that I've talked to that has one loves it. Even has a built in MP3 player with FM modulator so you can play your music or hear the turn by trun direction through your radio.

 

[Dieselnerd]

I have the Garmin 2620 and really like it. It found me a truck stop when I was very low on fuel last year and in the middle of nowhere New Mexico. Great unit. Newer model is 2720 but you can now get the 2620 at bargain prices. Here is where I got mine last year.

http://www.megagps.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=45

 

[Diesel&Donuts]

I have a Garmin 340. It says the name of the streets you turn on. I don't use it for going town to town but its very handy for finding locations in a strange town.

Harold

 

[RustyJC]

Garmin 2620 user here. A plug-and-play system with all North America maps already loaded onto the 2620. I like it as well, if not better, than the Alpine DVD-based OEM nav system in my Acura 3. 2TL-S.



Rusty

 

[Weatherly]

If you have a palm PDA (Treo 650, etc) Mapopolis works well with external GPS. Whole thing cost about $250. NB It has a good routing system but anything over tweny mile route takes Palm few minutes to compute.

 

[jtsandbird]

does anyone use the dodge RB1 ? how is that compared to others? i've found it for $799 brand new.

 

[kiwi bird]

I've had a Garmin C330 since they came out - very nice, and easy to use.

 

[JHardwick]

No Magellan users huh



I've had the RoadMate 760 for a couple months now and love it. I haul horses all over the country and needed onboard detailed mapping. I love it, it'll get you where your going even if it's a county or township road.



Website says $1,155, but I got mine for $899

 

[Bill Stockard]

No Magellan users huh

I bought both the Magellan Roadmate 760 and the Garmin Street Pilot 2620 and used them both for a week to check out the differences. I liked the Garmin 2620 much better and returned the Magellan.



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Bill

 

[JHardwick]

I bought both the Magellan Roadmate 760 and the Garmin Street Pilot 2620 and used them both for a week to check out the differences. I liked the Garmin 2620 much better and returned the Magellan.



Bill

Do tell

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Delorme Street Atlas USA on a Notebook Computer w/USB Earthmate GPS

 

[fortunate1]

I've got an older Garmin eMap that works great for road trips, boating, and hunting (if I'm not in woods that are TOO thick). Surprisingly, Garmin has provided website-based upgrades and updated maps for a long time after they quit making & selling it. eMap is tough, accurate, and fun to use too. I'd recommend a remote antenna for increased accuracy. I took it on a couple of flights: one to Montana and one to UK. It was way cool to see the altitude and speeds as the flight progressed.



There are better units for sale today, I'm sure.

 

[TheWolf]

anyone anyone with the "TOM TOM"?

 

[Jay]

I'm very happy with my Garmin 2610. I also have an eTrex Vista