best gps

what is the best GPS out there,which all the features and easy to operate?

Well hands down, I would suggest the Garmin series. THey make wrist watch models, forerunner 205, 305, and 405. They also make the ones for the cars that are easy to use as well. The "nuvi" series are easy and very affordable. You can get everything from ones that are basic, to ones that have bluetooth. They will play through your bluetooth headset or stereo in your car. Most of the "nuvi" series ones have touch screen and voice prompts. The wrist watch models take more interaction, but are handy for back packing or cross country trips. The "nuvi" series comes with a car charger and dash mount accessories. The wrist watch ones come with a docking station and can be interfaced with your computer. With the garmin models avail, you can expect to pay as little as $100 for the nuvi 250 or as much as $1000 for the more deluxe units.
The wrist watch units run from $150 to $400
The best thing to do is go to Garmin web site and view the units. You can fine tune what you want from there and then get a couple of models and search the web for your best price. I have the nuvi 250 for my wife and daughter. They love the units, I have the Garmin forerunner 305 with a heart rate monitor, and I use it daily. They all have been very reliable so far. I have had the 305 model for about 2 years now, and the nuvi's for a year. All have been rock solid. Good luck

2008-12-06 12:18:15 by squidbumps

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My job has issused me a $500 dollar voucher to buy the best GPS I can find, any suggestions?

I just brought a Garmin 750 GPS for $378.00 at Walmart right now, and it is the lowest prices that you can find at this moment. I love it so far, however, I only have for a week. But that is the best brand name out there.

2008-06-17 16:01:54 by spiffen s

Price: $199.99

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

I'm not looking for fancy stuff like bluetooth or mp3 etc. I just want the most functional route planning GPS with the best maps of Canada. I would like it to be Mac compatible, offer re-routing and multiple destination planning, be able to save routes, spoken street names, and no extra stuff to buy (ie: traffic unit). Any advice would be welcome - thanks!

I have a Garmin nuvi 200 (I think it's one of the most basic models from Garmin). You can use maps from anywhere in the world - I'm not sure if you download them or what.

This model is really user friendly. It tells you when to turn, but does not say street names (the street names are written - it'll show "Turn right on Pine Street" at the top of the screen, and say aloud "Turn right in point three miles"). It does re-routing and multiple destinations. You can even add a stop along the way.

2008-03-10 06:43:23 by Kir

Price: $219.99

NOTE: Model number on the box is 265WT because the traffic receiver is included; however, the model number on the device itself is 265W as the "T" in 265WT refers to the additional component
Bright 4.3-inch diagonal color touchscreen; 480 x 272 pixels, WQVGA TFT display with white backlight
Sleek, ultra-thin design fits easily in pocket
Supports Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling when paired with Bluetooth-enabled cell phones
Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT

I have heard Garmin makes really nice GPS systems but some say tom tom isnt bad however others say Sony is the best. Which are the best?

No handheld GPS devise is really great for a CAR!! For the money ANY.....LAPTOP NAV SOFTWARE is a better way to go!! What I mean is, for under $100.00 US you can buy software and GPS to plug into any laptop made in the last 10 years. This still is the smartest and best, by far!!


Another and better way to go other than the handhelds, laptops and PDA’s is the OEM CAR NAV!! WHY!!! It uses multi measurements!! Alpine is the best at this by far.. Moreover, has been the best in OEM and aftermarket for over ten years.

Most of Garmin's products are just toy for hikers!! None of the car or boat makers use it.

Multi measurements use in Alpine and OEM units means; it tracks your driving distances alone with the GPS satellite. It tracks, tire turns, speedometer and keeps calibration calculation to best position you if the GPS signals is lost or ever weak. Best of all is......the amount of additional info, like traffic, Zaget and other info. Plus they will talk to you!! Most OEM units are hands free. Alpine best…is only in Acura!! Acura Nav system from Alpine is the best in the world by far!! Best of all it can work with LIVE....local traffic. So it will re-route you quickly. This is without you doing anything! My wife loves it!!

Another good aftermarket unit, is the top of the line Pioneer for under $1000.00 US. Dealer cost is now under $600.00US!!

Now for a DEAL!! Get the Dual at Best Buy for under $500.00 US when on sale!! This is a great deal and far better than any hand held unit!!

Now for those portable/handheld units; TomTom get last years model....! They can often be found for half off retail price. So TomTom or Garmin is fine for basic info not driving. But buy last year’s model!! You are not getting much on the newer units!!

LAST and most important!! THE GPS WAR is OVER!!

CELL PHONES, like IPOD and TRIO is the way to go for the $$$ dollars!! Most of world's manufactures of GPS, know they have SHORT market life ahead, based on the new phones coming out!!

Navtec, the leading mapping software for all the above products.... was bought out completely by Nokia..! They are the 1# cell phone makers in the world!

So everyone is freaking out at all the above companies!!
They all will be out of the GPS/NAV market soon!! Why dose anyone need more than one GPS/NAV unit!! Moreover Cell Phones will work the best and be the most updated and offer the most features, like calling for HELP!!

In the NEW world, we will get everything on our phones!! Moreover will not ever have an GPS, Ipod or even a PDA! WHY because the newest phones and services make it, so you do not even need a home phone, internet nor cable TV connection or any Microsoft software!! IBM and AT&T new this back in the 80’s! Why do think IBM gave up on OS2? Because the future of PC and home entrainment will soon be on everyone’s cell phone!! NOT an I-POD!!

FYI

Many companies had products on the market to do all of this 20 years ago! The only difference today is, the NEW Mobile Web WAR and MP4!! Plus NOW…. AT&T, Google and Nokia plan to work to together on one format for NAV, Traffic, Communication, computing and entertainment, like games!! At the last S3 game convention everyone was mostly focused on Cell phone games future.... not Playstation nor Xbox.

The Mobile WEB format that wins in China cell phones, will soon dominate the world!! This means we all will get new phones with GPS, TV, Movies and every kind of software and communication on our Phones. Just look at what an I-Phone can new now!! This is nothing to what is coming out at CES2008

PS

Sony is the worst by far!! They were first in the market in the early 90's. But have fallen far behind everyone else.

2007-10-28 15:07:12 by john d

I just want to get a portable GPS for my car, and I'd like to know what the best one available is. I don't like buying shoddy merchandise!

I own the Garmin c340. That one is very nice. It gives you turn by turn directions, including giving you the street names. You can choose which voice you want to use, whether male or female. You can even choose which accent you want it to have.
The unit also has a point of interest feature which allows you to find the nearest location of any restaurant, hotel, gas station, car wash, bank, etc. no matter what location you happen to be.
For more info: http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-StreetPilot -Traffic-Ready-Vehicle-Navigator/dp/B000 A5TAT2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-3614957-94486 65?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=117 9935656&sr=8-1

2007-05-23 08:40:49 by BearBert