Navigation & Audio Portable GPS for R56
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10-19-2007, 02:57 AM
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01-16-2008, 05:30 AM
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#32
01-17-2008, 11:50 AM
I got the 260 mainly for my wife's use. MINI logos already installed. No need for Bluetooth or MP3 or any of the other features. It doesn't do multiple destinations, but that's not a problem. She'll be moving it from car to car as she travels for work, so we'll see how the windshield mount works for her MINI.
As we'll probably use it in my MINI when we travel, I'm probably just going to get the pro-clip bits to allow me to swap out mounts and get the nuvi mount.
As we'll probably use it in my MINI when we travel, I'm probably just going to get the pro-clip bits to allow me to swap out mounts and get the nuvi mount.
#33
01-18-2008, 04:53 PM
And tempting...
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#40
02-22-2008, 05:17 PM
I got a Garmin Nuvi 260 (Least expensive Garmin unit with text to speech, it says the street names) and the Garmin "bean bag" dash mount. Since I don't use it all the time and can move it to "she who must be obeyed" car also. It doesn't look as sexy as other permanent mounts but I hide it when I park the car anyway. The bean bag mount stays put on the dash and doesn't bounce even with an S with sport suspension and 17's. On the internet you can find this combo for a little over $300 which is quite cost effective. If you want traffic info, MP3 player capability as well as bluetooth phone options then the more expensive Garmins have that covered. For basic navigation when out of town etc., and the text to speech feature this is a great way to go IMHO.
#41
03-05-2008, 07:18 AM
TomTom 910 - it is so cool. The only difference I can tell is that it doesn't have a MINI icon moving along the road like the NUVI does. Bluetooth for your cell phone works perfectly as well. A much better alternative than the 2k BMW wants. And a great support group too. 
I have the TomTom 910 as well, mounted on the lower left side of the windshield. Got it for the Bluetooth functionality, which works perfectly. It also does a decent job with my iPod. In many respects, the TomTom is superior to the navi system built into my other car (Acura TL). Highly recommended!
installed USA AND Europe maps can be loaded with MP3s. You can also pick custom
NAVI voices like John Cleese or Mr T.
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