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Offline Rondar

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« on: December 05, 2007, 07:40:59 PM »
I'm kind of looking for a portable GPS unit.  I figured I would spend upwards of 300 dollars.  Can I get a good one for that?  Or what do you guys that have one recommend?
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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2007, 07:55:47 PM »
As in a car one? Or outdoors one?

I like TomToms and Garmins for cars.
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2007, 07:56:50 PM »
I'm in the full size 4wd area and am looking at Garmin.

I'm considering either the Quest or Legend HCx.
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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2007, 08:13:10 PM »
It's doable. It all depends on how many bells and whistles you want in the unit and what you intend to use it for. Are you looking for a road data base style unit or just positioning data?
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2007, 08:34:14 PM »
I have a Garmin 350. No complaints. It really becomes a cruch though. I find it much more difficult to remember directions to a place after using it.
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« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2007, 09:23:23 PM »
My iPAQ has internal GPS with TomTom. I like it because it's in my phone, not tethered to my vehicle. I just ordered a new MotoQ. I think it has TelNav GPS.
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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2007, 01:22:01 AM »
I ended up buying a Magellan 4040 GPS, as when I read some reviews on the tom toms, people complained they were not accurate, ie on the wrong side of street, wrong roads, etc.  I suppose none are 100% accurate 100% of time.  This one came with a usb cable, a/c adapter, 12v cigarette lighter plug, various mounts, and a storage bag.  Some other units I looked at didnt have the accessories included like the a/c adaptor/battery charger or the 12v plug.

Anyway this is what I bought and should work fine in our van.
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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2007, 01:30:23 AM »
Just got my MotoQ and I'm less than thrilled. It's much less of a user friendly PDA.  Seems TelNav is a software program using GPRS not GPS. My iPaq had internal GPS hardware. I thought the MotoQ did also, seems it doesn't.

Does anyone know if I can run my TomTom software on the MotoQ using a bluetooth reciever?
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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2007, 05:26:31 AM »
<---- SE P1i phone with bluetooth GPS unit that sits on the dash in my car. Works well enough for me.
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2007, 06:28:12 PM »
Our Garmin Nuvi 350 has become an indispensable member of our family.  My wife has never loved any gadget as much as Jill (our favorite Nuvi voice).  

Great in the car and great walking around (battery good for something like eight hours).  For more than two years Jill has guided us flawlessly with visual and voice, and is especially valuable at night and in bad weather when difficult to read maps or see street signs.
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2007, 06:49:41 PM »
I got the wife a Magellan Maestro 3500, it works great.  Her new Volvo XC90 has a built in nav, but she prefers the portable Magellan because the software is better.
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« Reply #11 on: December 08, 2007, 06:55:55 PM »
wimps. i still use the maps.
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« Reply #12 on: December 08, 2007, 11:24:27 PM »
(quote) wimps. i still use the maps. (unquote)

TxMom, you are in for such a treat when you get your first Garmin Nuvi 350.  This is a real good time to have a little chat with Santa.  :D
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« Reply #13 on: December 09, 2007, 01:12:03 AM »
Bought wife a Garmin ... she loves it ... never saw the need myself ... moss grows on the north side of the trees. :D:D:D
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« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2007, 01:27:43 AM »
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Originally posted by texasmom
wimps. i still use the maps.


maps? who needs maps once you leave the house?

memory and roadsigns is all you really need.
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