garmin gps car navigation

Does it cost to have the GPS service or do i pay only for the device?

no you won't unless you want traffic up dates then thats an additional service that the co. offers if you go to best buy circuit city look for open box item you will save at least 50 bucks because someone before you was ethier to stupid to use it or they spent too much at the mall. i spent 259.00 on a garmin 340 with the reteail price was 499.00 new got it open box haven't got lost since.

2007-09-10 17:04:37 by Claudio F

www.edmunds.com You#39;ve got a busy summer ahead. Before setting out on that road trip out West or back East, you#39;ll have to find time to ...

Can I just take it out of the box and use? Do I need to download maps and things for it? I have no idea...

You can take it out of the box and use it. You need a clear unobstructed view for quickest lock on to the satellites.... you should update the poi (points of interest), by going to
http://www8.garmin.com/support/agree.jsp ?id=1031. It will come preprogrammed with maps, but make sure you update it by using the website (instructions listed below)

Instructions for using this software
Download the self-extracting archive file for your Streetpilot i2 onto your hard drive.
Connect your Streetpilot i2 to a free USB port on your PC with the correct PC interface cable.
Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file.
Follow the instructions provided by the launched update application on your computer.


you should have no fees unless you sign up for extra services (traffic updates, etc)...

http://ask.cars.com/2007/11/navigation-f ees.html

You may need a battery or a connector to connect it to your lighter in your car for power (check the box on power requirements).

You would connect it to your computer using a USB cable.

2008-04-28 06:39:10 by forbin_2006

Price: $319.99

Free lifetime map and traffic updates for the most up-to-date maps, POIs, and navigation info, along with constantly updated traffic information
Includes travel tools such as JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock, currency/measurement converters, calculator and more
Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada)
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

Is this one ok or what about the TomTom one? I am buying as a christmas gift, but really dont have any ideas about them...thanks

My mother who is 77 bought a tomtom one
and used it to get from Florida to ohio all by herself. I used it for one trip and liked it so much I bought one of my own. Great and simple to use

2007-11-13 07:15:30 by Tallem2

Price: $39.99 $25.99

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

What monthly service? GPS signals are free. I'd suggest a Garmin Nuvie series that have a SD card slot to download Points of Interest (POI) with geographical area or nationwide store location information. The database is young and growing fast and it's fre as well. I have a Garmin Nuvie 200, bottom of the line at $400, and it to has the SD card slot for down loading. Unlike the Street Pilot series, it's no bigger than a deck of playing cards. Fits easily in your shirt or pant pocket. It's their personal communicator series and does every thing Street pilot does plus more in a smaller package.

2007-07-23 19:32:28 by Happy Girl

It MUST have
1. ease of use
2. a clear good screen
3. loud and clear voice prompts
4. CAN BE UPDATED TO HAVE NEWER MAPS
5. a clear satalite signal
6. accurate directions

does the Garmin Nuvi 350 have all these?(especially #4)

http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navigati on/garmin-nuvi-350/4505-3430_7-31518214. html?tag=prod.txt.1
ALSO MUST HAVE AUTO RE-ROUTE

Check the one at Delorme.com. ~
Great maps and receiver.

2007-06-29 11:25:55 by here_4_1_day