car navigation gps navigator

I'm trying to get one of them GPS navigator but am confuse, i heard some of them recommend activation and monthy fee (totaly dont want those) so which do think is the best and most realiable device out in the market, am thinking about tom-tom but not sure.

The Garmin Nuvi is awesome

2007-01-16 16:56:51 by H

GPS solutions for your Car, Motorcycle, PDA and mobile phone - The smart choice in personal navigation. - www.tomtom.com

Could you please recommend a GPS navigation navigator car accessory device that has the best, clearest directions? I rode with a friend who had a TomTom or "Tom Tom" 3.5" unit. It was satisfactory, except for the times when there were several exit lanes --- the TomTom GPS, imho, wasn't clear enough in pointing out which exit lane to take.

I see that there is a Garmin Nuvi with a "Lane Assist" feature. This unit is relatively expensive, however. If you have this GPS, could you please provide a review? I almost bought a Canadian Tire sale GPS, but was wary because there was a "no refund" policy if the box was opened. I later learned that this brand required a $40 annual renewal fee. That would have been a nasty surprise.

Thank you, everybody.

Also, how does a GPS compare to Google Maps?

what you buy depends on your ability to understand the information presented to you.

Some people have not been paying attention to the instructions and have gotten their cars wreck and them hurt or worse. I know of two people who messed up at the same intersection in a six month period, turning short of the road and ending up on a third rail electrified train track (Metro-North RR Harlem line); fortunately, they got out of their cars before the train hit it.

2009-12-14 10:40:45 by Dr. Quixote

Price: $219.99

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

I currently use the big bulky tomtom go 300 and it always seems to loose connection and last time I dealt with tomtom customer service they didn't give me customer service.... instead I got grief and had to end up buying a new sd card and maps.

I want to go for the right nav software for the nokia n95. So far I know of co pilot and mobile navigator 6. Are there any other which are free to run like tomtom? I think the nokia n95 runs on symbian or something .. not too sure.

I am in the UK. Regards

Yes, N95 is Symbian OS 9.1, I have Tom Tom 6 with maps for smartphone on my N73, I got the software for free lol...
If you don't like Tom Tom, then you should use Route 66, thats pretty good as well, but I think you should use an external GPS receiver instead of the built-in GPS in N95, b/c I've heard that the built-in GPS is only good for the Nokia smart2go software that they have on their website for N95...
If you have further questions or want Tom Tom 6 or Route 66 email me I can get it for you...
p.s. Hows the 5mp camera?

2007-06-11 21:01:30 by SolidStateLogic

Price: $349.99

Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
Integrated Bluetooth wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker for hands-free calling. Comes with One-year warranty.
Sunlight-readable, 5-inch backlit TFT color touchscreen display with 480 x 272 WQVGA pixel resolution
Advanced navigation features including voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, lane assist with junction view, fuel-saving ecoRoute
Preloaded with City Navigator NT data for North America (U.S. and Canada) and Puerto Rico, with nearly six million points of interest

Hi I am about to purchase a gps car navigation unit, basically I am driving from MO to Orlando and back and think it would be better than mapquest. Of these two that I mentioned above, what would you recommend and what are the pros and cons if you have experienced any? The Magellan and Garmin are almost a hundred bucks cheaper but the Tomtom seem to have more features , I don't know! But these are the three cheapest models out there. Thanks people.

You can compare those three devices side-by-side here:

http://www.gpsreview.net/compare-gps/?gp s=603-990-962

Of those three, I would eliminate the StreetPilot i3 from your list. It has a very small screen, doesn't use a touch screen display, and doesn't include pre-installed maps. It is the oldest device of the three you have mentioned and wouldn't be the best pick.

Of the remaining two, here are the primary differences. The TomTom ONE includes maps of Canada while the RM 2000 only has the US 48 states. The TomTom ONE is also a smaller size and weight, yet retains the same size screen so it will be more portable.

The TomTom ONE also has more advanced routing features such as advanced planning and the ability to create itineraries and save them for future use.

Here is a review of the TomTom ONE:
http://www.gpsreview.net/tomtom-one/

And here is info on the RM 2000:
http://www.gpsreview.net/magellan-roadma te-2000/

2007-04-29 17:32:47 by happy&content

Hi, Im living in auckland and Im planing to buy a car GPS system.

I will go buy a GPS receiver with NZmap soon.

What Im wondering is,

1. Do we pay any fee for the navigation service?

2. After buying the gps, Is there anything costs me further?

Please help. Will be waiting for your response.

I have a Garmin and love it. There is no add'l fee after buying it. You can take it all over the world and load additional maps by updating thru your pc via USB cable.

PS-I used to get lost in a pay toilet but not any more.

2008-06-04 17:48:45 by Brian K