What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is the best unit to go with and why. I'm willing to pay up to ~ $ 200.00. Can you please help, which unit/model # would you buy and why? Thanks in advance! What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is... » Read More What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is the best unit to go with and why. I'm willing to pay up to ~ $ 200.00. Can you please help, which unit/model # would you buy and why? Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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I will check that model out, thanks so much! (sorry I just saw your post today) :)
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I have the same question, and I WOULD need Europe maps..... and probably Mexico. Thanks.
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Nuvi 765tI have been using this unit for over a year, it has great features check it out.The price has really come down
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) My comments are covered in those posted. Selling a GPS with outdate maps is unacceptable. Also, I don't find it intutive at all. I need to carry a copy of the manual with me to get it to do what i want. My TOMTOM program running on my palm was far better but they quit supporting map upgrades so I purchased the Maestro. I don't recommend it.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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I am also looking for the best unit; especially for rural areas as we do a lot of hiking. We have been depending on cell phone GPS navigation but it sure doesn't work well in the Far West nor on a recent hiking trip to the Great Smokys and Blue Ridge Mountains. I am thinking of the Garmin nvi 2797LMT 7-Inch or the Garmin nvi 3597LMTHD 5-Inch. Not sure what one I will pick but there are 100's to choose from and reviews are all over the place. Wish Amazon provided for comparisons. Try Best Buy for details, they do a much better job of showing all features and allow comparisons. Then search the web for that unit and get the best price (not always on Amazon).
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You probably already bought your GPS, but just in case, if you look around you may find the nuvi 650 for a lot less. I just ordered one last week (should get it today) from Costco.com for $299 plus my membership fee of $50 plus shipping and taxes, total $374.
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I really want to buy this GPS, but I won't until I make sure that i will get the new maps 2009, but it seems like it's a lot of headache, I don't know why it should be like this anyway, we are in 2009, how come i buy it with 2008 maps !!
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I am in the exact same situation, I am debating which GPS to return. 255WT or 285WT?285WT is actually cheaper too, since I didn't have to pay any tax buying from amazon.sigh... I should have just shelled out a little bit more for the 265WT from Radio shack.The bluetooth on the 285WT seems nice to have, but is the lifetime traffic on the 255WT any good, and is it more worthy than the bluetooth? I never followed the traffic information from my Navigion 2100T, since I am not sure how useful it is.
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If you're tracking this, M. Gudde, you may want to jump on today's Gold Box deal for the TomTom ONE XL GPS at $99.99, and feature for feature, it's is hard to beat. It comes pre-loaded with maps of he US and Canada, and users can download additional maps onto an SD memory card and install them on their TomTom for navigation almost anywhere in the world. Did a quick check at the TomTom factory outlet site, and they're selling the TomTom ONE XL Refurbished for $159.95 right now. This one probably won't last very long today.
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
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I had been thinking of a magellan maestro 4000 series GPS as a future uprade to my Garmin c340. The maestro series has a lot of interesting features. After reading the Amazon reviews I will definately wait a little longer.
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The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps. The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money... » Read More The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll be ok. any other questions please contact me at Uthscsa_guy@live.com Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll... » Read More Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll be ok. any other questions please contact me at Uthscsa_guy@live.com « Show Less
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I was surprised. I paid big bucks for a full feature GPS with lifetime traffic. Wow. Then the first coupon. And then the next. And I searched the menus, and searched to no avail. Became a sort of "wait for the wife and try again" sort of pastime. But ads? Garmin, shame on you. You gave me the hat at Camp Jeep, and wow, all those units, but you gave the *&(**^% at Best Buy. Hmmmm. But I still love you. Just put it on the box. I read. And write. It's like, my tenth unit. Shouldn't have to google to learn the deal.
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Good Eveining, The GPS is normally the current maps of USA and CANADA. I would assume that they would be the up to date ones. For the updates you would probably have to speak with the manufacturer. Unfortunately the cost is your decision. There are pros and cons for GPS so i would just think about if it is worth it to you financially. Thank you.
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I need to purchase a handheld gps and download maps for Chile and Argentina road navigation and would appreciate advice from those who've used them. Which Garmin unit might be easy to learn for someone who's only used gps in a car?
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RE: Rod: Can you answer this question about Garmin nuvi 3790T 4.3-Inch...? Roderick Ferguson 11:36 AM To: "Amazon Answers" &lt;answers@amazon.com&gt; Your best bet is to google Garmin and ask them. They might be able to download the Aussie stuff for you over the internet. These things are getting cheaper every day, so you might have to make your case with Garmin and have them send you a "sympathy" GPS at a super low price as an apology to their of global flexibility.
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Did your GPS come with lifetime updates? If not, you may have to contact Magellan Customer Service to see if you can return it to be updated. Search GPS models and find one with lifetime updates and you will never have to worry about this topic again. My GPS unit gets 4 free updates a year. An update could cost you around $200.