donpisto

Hi, I'm new to this forum, but I can be found on numerous car audio forums. I posted this in some of the forums I visit, however, I don't think I would be gettin responses as good as I would find here.

Anywho, I have an Alpine W200 head unit for my vehicle and up until recently I have been using the Blackbird portable navi with dock to control the Blackbird. I recently dropped the Blackbird and the screen cracked. It works, but I dont think without the docking station since the touch screen is messed up. I'm considering two options:

1. Get another Blackbird
2. Get a totally different navi

Going with option 1 will cost me no more than 250, however, there are several things I don't like about the unit. It doesn't pick up signal as quickly as other GPS units. Searching for a destination has flaws, and sometimes it freezes when I have it docked and I have to reset.

The second option could cost anything. Could be 250-500, new or used. I just don't know what to get, but I am looking for an upgrade if I do get a different unit. I just don't know what to go with. I don't care at all for mp3 capability and whatnot, I just need it to do GPS for when I drive through the streets and on the highways. I need it to be quick at re-routing, provide several routes (or options to choose quickest route, shortest route, avoiding freeways). I need for it to be easy to find POI's, whether by category, name, or whatever it may be.

I'm just curious what GPS devices would be good for me to consider since I am leaning towards option 2. Any suggestions or input would be much appreciated.