tomtom portable gps car navigation

I bought a TomTom portable GPS navigation for my car but the equipment will only allow you to stick it to the car windshield... I don't like it on the windshield because it blocks my view.. Is there any thing I can buy that allows me to stick it to the dashboard or somewhere else near other than the windshield?

Thanks in advance..

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2007-11-14 00:57:54 by SouthernGuy

www.buzzgps.com (catelog and deals)** TomTom Go 510 GPS Navigation System w/ Pre-Loaded Detailed US, Canada, and Puerto Rico Maps, Large 4quot ...

Which one is better

Garmin Nuvi 205
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Garmin-nuvi-20 5-3.5-Portable-GPS-Purple/12456293

or
TomTom 125
http://www.walmart.com/ip/TomTom-3.5inch -One-125-GPS-Navigation-System/13399709< br />
Or any OTHERS???

I have used both and for accuracy, ease of use and reliability where signal is concerned the TomTom has it.

2010-02-09 11:23:21 by Mini Me

Price: $199.99

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

New - Magellan RoadMate 1200 North America GPS @ radioshack -- $129

New - Mio™ Moov 200 Portable GPS Receiver @ radioshack -- $129

Used - Garmin™ StreetPilot® c330 (Refurbished) @ radioshack -- $99 after mail-in-rabate

Used -TomTom® ONE 3rd Edition GPS Receiver (Refurbished) @ radioshack -- $99 after mail-in-rabate

Used - Magellan® RoadMate 2000 GPS Receiver (Refurbished) @ radioshack -- $99 after mail-in-rabate

New - Magellan Maestro 3200 GPS Navigation @ circuitcity -- $ 125

Used - Refurbished Garmin nuvi 200 GPS Navigation @ circuitcity -- $ 129

New - Mio C230 GPS @ bestbuy -- $129


I'm on a tight budget. So yeah , I'm not wanting all the fancy stuff. I just need a reliable GPS that can get me from point A to B.

Please help,
Thanks again

Since you said reliable, skip Magellan. Their equipment is decent, but as soon as something goes wrong with it and you need technical support, you're on your own. Their support is outsourced to India, and while they are polite, they only read scripts and are not very knowledgeable. If I were you, I would be looking at Garmin or TomTom. Between the TomTom ONE and Garmin nuvi 200 you list, the TomTom is the better deal since they are equivalent units and the TomTom is cheaper. The C330 is decent, but it is fairly large.

2008-06-23 02:25:35 by 1212bb

Price: $189.95

Announces turn-by-turn directions aloud, including street and place names
Preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Mexico with Lifetime Map Updates
IQ Routes Technology calculates the fastest route possible based on time of day, saving you time, fuel and money
Advanced Lane Guidance indicates exactly which lane to use, so you can go confidently
Preloaded with more than 7 million points of interest in over 60 destination categories--gas stations, restaurants, hotels, ATMs and more

I'm getting (actually just bought, but am taking back) a portable GPS navigator for my car. Just bought the Garmin Nuvi 205W after looking through several reviews. I don't need anything extremely fancy but now I'm realizing it doesn't have speaking directions, which I need. Anyway, having MP3 playback capability isn't a necessity for me but now I'm re-thinking it again since I'm getting a different navigator. I'm headed in the direction of the TomTom GO 630 right now and apparently it has MP3 capability. I just wanted to know when dealing with the MP3 part of the navigation system, how does it sound when it goes through your car speaker? And is it hard to hook up? Will it sound exactly like your car's CD player?

I won’t recommend a particular brand for you because this is ultimately your choice. I've had a GPS for a while now: Garmin, Tom Tom, Mio, and some others; but most recently my lovely Newelectronx GPS. I have learned what (to me) are the most important features and they might help you, so I’ll share them.

1. Signal acquisition. This is a subjective thing, but your unit needs to acquire a signal relatively quickly, and then keep it. There's nothing like being a hundred fifty miles from home, in the boonies, punching in the address of your next appointment, and then noticing that your unit's been trying for five minutes to get a satellite signal. My Newelectronx GPS has a strong GPS receiver to acquire many satellites even in some tunnels, so make sure you select a device with a strong receiver.

2. The map. I bought, a relatively high-end GPS (as mentioned) at a steep discount, and the maps are from 2010. If you live in an area where there's been an incredible amount of development then you will need frequent map updates. So make sure you select a GPS with free map updates. As far as I know Garmin still charges for map updates and you cannot be certain if the one you buy off the shelf has fresh 2010 maps inside of it. Tom Tom, may or may not still be charging for map updates for its newer GPS models. I don’t know for sure, but check into it before you buy. Newelectronx has free map updates.

3. The readability of text on the screen. Screen size is also important, but even with a 4" screen (pretty small), if the text is tiny you'll find yourself distracted by trying to read text on the screen. My newelectronx GPS has a 5 inch colorful touch screen. I love it.

4. Glare. I'm not certain if there are glare-free screens, but a morning trip on a cloudless day could be a nightmare if you're depending exclusively on the GPS. Note that it's not only the direct reflection of sunlight that causes glare, but also other objects, like passing cars and items in your own car. I have yet to have a bad glare with my 5 inch screen.

5. Audio. Most GPS units today give audio directions ("Turn left in 600 yards, please") so that you don't have to be watching the screen while attending to traffic. Make sure you can adjust the volume on yours. It's also nice if you can select the voice itself - one of my colleagues had a female voice with a British accent that I liked very much. I can use over 20 different voices with mine, including that British accent voice. Each gives turn by turn directions. Some also give extremely detailed information like announcing the street name and high way exits. It is like having someone in the car spoon feeding you the directions. I can also connect my GPS to the car speakers if I don’t want to use the GPS internal speaker. I can connect it many ways: via the FM stereo, Bluetooth, or with a cable. I like to use it with Bluetooth.

6. Power. My unit has an internal battery that' recharges whenever it's plugged in. It is said that the battery will last a whopping 10 hours. Haven’t tested that theory yet; so make sure your GPS will hold a long charge. Never know when you need to detach it and carry it outside of your car.

7. Cost - at this time of year, once you've determined the unit you want to buy, watch the sales - you should be able to find your unit at a good price the closer it gets to Christmas and after Christmas. Mine only cost me an unheard of $105 with free shipping to my front door. So you should be able to find some deals out there.

There are other elements as well. For example, you should be able to select between routes based on different considerations - for example, on my unit I can block out interstates, so the unit is forced to find a backroads route (useful during rush hour when the interstates are reduced to elongated parking lots). I can also block out toll roads, which would be useful in the Northeast.

Some GPS units do double duty as MP3 players or photo galleries (or both), but these are features that my unit can do perfectly – in fact it is an multimedia GPS, which means I can listen to music and get GPS turn by turn directions at the same time. Or if I want I can watch my pictures float across the screen while the directions are announced from the speaker of the GPS or the speakers in my car. It also has the ability to play full movies too, but I cannot do that while driving.

http://www.newelectronx.com/help.php?cat egory_id=11

2010-02-22 14:07:55 by nonya.