What's your favorite portable GPS unit? I decided not to order the Mini GPS option as it seemed ludicrous to spend that chunk of change when GPS technology is changing so fast and there are so many much more affordable portable units on the market. What models do you like and why?

 

Garmin's Nuvi 350 delivers all the functionality I need, without any excess bells and whistles. Visible even in bright light, simple to program, the unit gives clear voice directions in advance of turns. It mounts conveniently and securely on the speedo, in the 95-130 MPH arc of the dial, and doesn't obscure any needed info. Detailed maps and a plethora of POI's. Moving the 350 to another car is simple and quick. For around $300, you get a full menu of excellent functionality. Hard to beat for the price,and it's all the GPS I can really use. Check it out.

 

I'm currently using a Mio C320 (Radio Shack only for now). Not a bad unit for about $250.00.

Good basic Navigation, clear voice and it finds it's way. Not as fancy as the TOP line NUVI or Tom Tom units.

It was good on a trip to Nebraska and some of the smaller Nebraska state highways. I will try it out after Thanksgiving on a trip out to Missouri.

Compare your costs and what options you want, then shop.

 

I recently got a Pioneer Avic-S2 and I just took it on a long road trip this past weekend. It did a decent job of guiding me around.

Check it out here: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...408719,00.html

 

I like my Garmin c330... easy to use and very accurate (plus the price was right!)

 

I have the nuvi 350 also; it was awesome on our 5500-mile 15-state vacation.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=111635

 

I use a Mio Digiwalker C310x and it is great. I travel a lot for work and many of my co-workers bought the same model after they saw mine. It has a nice price too. Less than $170 on amazon right now.

 

I have the Garmin Nuvi 660. Works great, but pricey. Got it for $550 at the time. Has bluetooth and MP3 capability. Now they have a new sleeker model with the ability for multiple waypoints, the 760.

If you're looking for a cool mount, check out the Kuda. Here's my install.

 

I wanted a Nuvi for my wife that would be as simple as possible. The Nuvi 200 entry level model is great if you do not want to spend much. I got a good deal at about $200 online.

It doesn't say street names and doesn't have a lot of extra features, but it navigates just the same as the other Nuvi models and you can get the MINI icons for it.

If you are looking for a "less is more" GPS, this is a good one.

 

I just got the Garmin c340. Basic unit, turn by turn instructions for when I motor by myself. Connected it to it's mount, plopped it in my dash cupholder, plugged it in and off I went! The unit was $300 at Circuit City.

 

I have the Nuvi 660 as well. VERY good GPS although I must say the new 760 looks amazing! However, I paid 'only' $530.44 for mine on Amazon, compared to the newer model's $857.13 price. Given that I wouldn't use the multiple waypoints, the over $300 saved is well worth it. Although the 760's ability to show the speed limit on just about any road is VERY cool.

 

Don't tempt me. I didn't know about the PSL option. The QWERTY keyboard option by itself almost convinced me to upgrade.

 

I am looking at the 760 too - just not into it yet to throw 620$

http://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/Pro...3A0-1192626740

Store looks decently rated:

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/MyDigitalDiscount

http://www.google.com/products/revie...db96b46&sort=1

 

Nuvi 660!

 

I have the Garmin Nuvi 660 and love it & highly recommend it.

I've also seen a new brand called Navigon @ Best Buy which looked really sleek and easy to use. It comes w/ a "lifetime subscription" to realtime traffic (free). Graphics were laid out nicely, and I especially how if you were on a freeway and were passing an exit road sign, it'd pop up a physical picture of what the exit sign would look like. Pretty neat.

 

http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-nuvi-760/

Must...resist...the power of clicking compels me...

 

I really like my Nuvi 350. I wanted it to say the street names to me and that was the base model with that function. I also like the size of the screen, not too big in a tiny car. I bought it reconditioned to new on eBay and it came with the full one year warranty for much less than a new model. Shop around on the price.

 

Yea, it's that review that is REALLY compelling me. If I didn't already have the 660... Oh well - I'm quite pleased it so that's what matters most. Totally forgot about the qwerty keyboard on the 760. It still dumbfounds me that the 660 only allows for an ABC keyboard - ANNOYING!

 

I have the Nuvi 2oo and have no complaints.
I didn't need the bluetooth or spoken names of the higher priced Garmins. As far as navigation is concerned, it is comparable to the rest of the Nuvis.
You just have to figure out what features you need or want.

 

I like my TomTom One XL. Good sized screen, easy to use, and software works with my Mac. Battery life isn't too hot, though, but I guess that's what the cig adapter is for.

 

BlackBerry Curve with TeleNav real time traffic info, mounted on R56 specific ProClip mount hardware.

 

I had a Tomtom 910,, still do , its for sale btw. But I would reccomend going to best buy or wal mart and purchase one of your choice and try it for a few days, if youre not happy or want to try the other then you can.
I personally didnt like the maps on Tom Tom,, not very accurate or up to date, while Garmins were. I ended up being happier with my cell phones ability to navigate,, the voice prompts are a lot more accurate and easier to understand than Tom Tom here in the Honolulu area. If i look at the screen of the cell phone theres never a question.
Just as a point,, the Tom Tom, was sooo inaccurate,, my six year old daughter would protest my use of it because it would get us lost or take us miles out of the way to go around the block.
I did side by side tests with the cell phone, and the cell phone was hands down better.

 

I have a Tom Tom Go 720 and I love it. It's really easy to use, the maps and directions are accurate (Sensor - not sure why you found the maps inaccurate... maybe it's your location?) details on different points of interest. It's got lots of bells and whistles that I don't use right now (connect to your bluetooth phone, FM transmitter so you can hear the directions through your stereo).

You can also hook it up to your computer to recharge it and set up your driving itinerary before you go on your trip, and submit additions or corrections to maps. You can choose (or download at a price) different voices that either read the street names or just tell you to go left or right.

The main reason I got the TomTom over the Garmin was the price, (same size with same functions was about $200 less for the TomTom), the ability to program in multiple destinations in one trip (I read that you can't do this with any of the Garmin units), and I think the interface is much better and easy to use.

More info on their site - http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=383&Category=0&Lid=4

Also check out the GPS review site listed above. I found they were more pro-Garmin than other sites, but they list pretty much every GPS unit out there. CNET also has good reviews and user comments as well, which I always find helpful.
http://reviews.cnet.com/4566-3430_7-0.html

 

I have had numerous GPS units, including Garmin and TomTom. My current unit is the best I have had yet. The MIO P550 is a dual purpose device. It's a full PocketPC, so I can use it at work, sync with my e-mail, browse the internet, etc.

It also has an integrated GPS receiver, comes with MIO Map and works extremely well! If you really want, you can install TomTom on it, and that works fine too. I didn't see that many advantages for TomTom, so I elected to keep the included MIO Map software and sell the TomTom software.

It comes with a window mount, vent mount, and AC and 12V DC power supply. It's really a sweet unit. Includes bluetooth and 80211.G as well!

You can get details at the MIO site:

http://www.mio-tech.com/us/gps-navig...0-overview.htm

Another bonus! This is actually CHEAPER than most other dedicated units. It can be had for under $300!!!

 

I’m using the Garmin Nuvi 650. It’s the same as the 350, but has the larger screen which I need to have. I paid only $20 more for it than the 350 a couple months ago.