automobile gps system

I have a 2003 Accord and have considered getting a GPS system for it. I have done some pricing but am not sure if I need to pay a monthly fee for connectivity. Is there a monthly fee, or do I just need to face the price of the unit? I am considering a low-end model in terms of price. I do not need all the bells and whistles so a basic unit should be fine.
Thanks

No monthly fee at all. You're using free data provided by US Government navigation satellites.

2007-12-26 11:59:38 by lariveesl

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if you get one with the real time traffic thing, it might have a subscription.

2008-06-07 21:47:13 by NT

Price: $199.99

Over 8 million points of interest and see branded icons on the map as you navigate.
Lifetime map and traffic updates
Speed limit indicator - unit displays speed limits for most major roads.
Lane assist with photoReal junction views.
Park position recall - find your car where you left it.

I am thinking about getting automobile GPS system. This is for a professional person to visit a patient home (more than 3 homes a day). Voice guidance would be nice. I am not looking for the top of the line one. I am looking for a reasonable one to get a direction from one point to another.
Your recommendation by experience would be helpful and appreciated.

I just got a Garmin - the smallest one they have. Around $250.00 Wayyyyy worth it. You can check Overstock.com and/or e-bay and other retailers.

It speaks, and provides turn-by-turn directions. You can also view maps without going through the whole navigation process. You can save your favorite destinations. Search by area, food, hotel, gas, banks, etc.

VERY COOL! I'm now addicted.

Have fun. Good luck in your travels.

2006-11-29 11:37:49 by I C

Price: $39.99 $25.99

One-year limited warranty
Garmin ball mount easily attaches to your existing cradle
Four-arm shape conforms to your dashboard
Ships in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging
Compatible with nüvi series GPS navigators and StreetPilot C5XX series

Nope, Radetector using laser, navigation system uses radio signals

2006-05-07 18:00:54 by Jo P

Does it truly matter if one lasts up to 2 hours (TomTom) and another lasts up to 5? Aren't these things charging in the car anyway? Just curious.

If the GPS never leaves the car (a common case) the answer is pretty much as you expect. If you hope to pop it into your pocket while changing rental cars or running into a business meeting or perhaps taking it for a walk or a geocache hunt, battery life can matter.

If you don't see yourself using the GPS outside of the car, don't fret about it.

2008-04-11 14:55:07 by hghi no elif