auto gps

I am considering geting an auto gps system and was wondering if there is a monthly cost, and how accurate they are on giving directions?

If you live in an area with a lot of construction / growth then you will find the GPS is often off a little when driving because an on-ramp has been moved or new streets added. It will also often not list newer shops, gas stations, etc.

If you get an after market model like the other poster suggested then it will be much cheaper to update the mapping software in the unit from time to time. (I update my Garmin about once every two years for about $100)

Also be aware that if you live in a state like California you can get a ticket for having a GPS (or any device) stuck to your winshield so an aftermarket model becomes less attractive.

2008-04-29 17:18:29 by vbeaver31

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I've searched different brands of portable auto GPS units and have been unable to find one that has street maps of the country of Turkey. Am I missing one?

Hi Yoda,

Try here and see if that gets what you want - http://gpsinformation.us/Maps/world-maps .htm

Norm

2007-11-25 13:26:52 by Yoda

Price: $329.99 $153.62

1.3 million pre-programmed POIs make it easy to find gas stations, restaurants, ATMs, coffee and more.
Rechargeable battery lets you Navigate for up to 3 hours when power is unavailable.
SmartDetour automatically prompts you to route around sudden slow freeway traffic.
Pre-loaded with maps of Continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Magellan RoadMate 1400 4.3-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

My husband purchased this GPS for me and he doesn't really know what he bought, he just figured it would be a good one. Is there a difference between a GPS Receiver and a regular Auto GPS Navigation system and is it a good one?

I have a Nuvi 350. Though discontinued, It's a lovely GPS for what it is.

"Auto GPS Navigation System" typically (though not always) refers to an in-dash unit.

Between the absurd price, the quality of the maps, the price and availability of map upgrades, and the inabilty to take it with me when I travel in a rental car, I recommend the handheld or dashtop products like a Nuvi over an in-dash.

2009-06-30 15:18:48 by andi3693

Price: $299.99 $127.99

SmartDetour: Prompts drivers to route around heavy or stopped freeway traffic
6 million searchable points of interest: Customers can easily search for restaurants, hotels, airports, gas stations, and more.
SayWhere: Text-to-speech tells drivers the street name of their next turn.
4.3-inch WQVGA, full-color, anti-glare, touchscreen display
Widescreen, ultra-thin form factor with the functionality and navigation features that GPS consumers expect

I've used many GPS units in the field with topo software, though have yet to purchase a vehicle GPS unit. I'm wondering, do any (Tom Tom, C330, Nuvi) allow you to view the exact UTM coordinate of your location? Do they also allow you to switch which datum your using? Please don't answer unless you understand what I'm talking about.
I've used many GPS units in the field with topographic software, though have yet to purchase a vehicle GPS unit. I'm wondering, do any (Tom Tom, C330, Nuvi) allow you to view the exact UTM coordinate of your location? Do they also allow you to switch which datum your using? Please don't answer unless you understand what I'm talking about. Do they also have topographic software built in? available?

I haven't seen these features in the Tom Tom, or the Garmin models designed for turn by turn directions. However Garmins Handheld model GPS 12XL has Datum changing and UTM coordinates for map making.
The only way you are going to get these features is on a handheld or a PDA style System. That information would only confuse the average user.

2007-09-25 13:39:58 by znie

They seem similar so I can anyone tell me which is better? Assume both are roughly the same price.

Also, although its use is primarily for auto-navigation, I'll also be using it for light GeoCaching. Is it possible to input coordinates in either?

Thanks!

the nuvi 255w is newer and has newer features than the 260w(all the garmin series that end with '5' are the newer ones. so the nuvi 255 is the nuvi 250 but with newer features)

the main difference i see between the nuvi 255w and 260w is like i said the 255 is newer
1)the nuvi 255 has a newer interface. the old interface(nuvi 260) just showed the icon of your car, the arrow.path to take, and the time arrival, and the distance untill you turn. the newer interface shows the same thing(more organized) plus your speed limit and the posted speed limit(i'll give you a website so you can see for yourself)
2)the nuvi 255 has a way of predicting where the satellites are therefore when you turn on the garmin it doesn't spend as much time looking for a signal.
3)nuvi 255 has topographic maps
4)you can use traffic updates with FM broadcast or MSN. MSN is the newer function which not only tells you traffic but weather info, movie times, and local gas prices. traffic updates are a monthly fee unless you get a lifetime subscription and is not available everywhere.
5)im not sure if you can enter coordinates but also with the nuvi 255 oppose to the 260 you can do photo navigation which is if you take a picture(or have a picture) taken with a camera that records the geo-coordinates then when you upload it to the nuvi 255 it will find those coordinates and navigate you to that point.
6)i believe but do not hold me to this that the nuvi 255 is newer and has a faster processor so route calculations will also be a little faster

other than those features they are pretty much the same. they both have your basic navigation, text to speech, photo viewer, and 4.3 in screen

you can furthermore compare and look at the new and old interface here
garmin nuvi 255W
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015EW MX8?ie=UTF8&tag=marartpla-20&lin kCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN =B0015EWMX8

garmin nuvi 260(i couldnt find the W but the only difference between the two is the widescreen, so you'll get the same info out of the 260)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UU7 ZPS?ie=UTF8&tag=marartpla-20&lin kCode=xm2&camp=1789&creativeASIN =B000UU7ZPS

i would personally go with the nuvi 255w

2008-11-28 12:10:34 by Christopher