If you don't mind saying...what kind of GPS unit do you have?

I am looking for one that is able to have routes imported into it from perhaps Google maps, etc. Most of the units I see pick the route but I want to pick my own route for sightseeing. Do you have any suggestions for me?

Thanks...

 

You'll want something that has multi-waypoint routing. That feature goes by different names depending on what brand GPS you are looking at.

I bought a Nuvi 755t a couple months ago and have been very pleased with it. There are several options available for getting routes from something like Google Maps into the unit, but I haven't been 100% satisfied with the solutions. I'm currently using MapSource (Garmin's own mapping software). Just led a 5 hour drive this past weekend using a route I developed in Google, massaged through MapSource, then loaded on the Nuvi. End result was flawless, but getting there not as easy as I'd like.

Like most everything, you'll have to sort through lots of options to try to figure out what kind of trade-offs you are making.

 

I have the Alpine Blackbird. I bought it about 3. or 4. years ago. It has a suction cup for the windshield. The only down side is it takes a little bit of time to find a GPS signal. And if you have a loud car the volume for the guide voice can be a little low.
Ron

 

My Garmin 260W works great. I just use their maps and I never had a problem yet. Someone on this forum posted a program that let me put a red Mini Cooper with checkerboard top on it along with the Mini splash screen when I turn it on.

It uses voice to tell me when & where to turn. I have it in a GPS cup holder that I got from Driving Comfort.com
I also have a beanbag holder to put it on the dash but I like the cup holder mount better.

When driving to Denver last year it worked great. It told me where to eat and I had no problems finding Motels or points of interest. It led me right to the address I was going to in Denver.
From Daytona Beach Florida to Denver Colorado it never got confused or messed up.

I'm sure there are better one's out there now but I'm sure they are complicated and confusing if they try to do too much.
Ronnie948

 

I have an old garmin now and love it. I'll upgrade next year when they release this http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31066_7...ag=mncol;title



I've used most of the other GPS systems on the market and just like the way the Garmin works. I find it to be easy to use and great for back road driving too.

 

Garmin 265T here...used it on a trip from here to AZ in March and worked great. Don't use it much in the City though. I had purchased a Tom Tom prior to the Garmin, but returned it due to Non-user Friendly!!