which is the best GPS for under $200.00

CHOWINI

I've try a few GPS and they either have a very old map system or is way out of tiget. So uf and one can tell me which one has the most up date map for canada,and under $200.00 !!! Thanks. P.C.

dav

Ah, that "Canada" requirement changed my probable recommendation completely.

Since I have no idea which models include Canada maps, and are also available for purchase in Canada, I am not able to offer a choice.

Welcome to the site, hopefully someone else will come along with good ideas!

earlthepearl

Dam close to the 200 bucks....

Garmin eTrex Legend HCx Portable Navigator - 2.14'' Active Matrix TFT Color LCD - 12 Channels - 010-00629-00 - Buy.com

ninja279

Look on Ebay, I have picked up a Mio p550 with 2G hard drive which I loaded IGO2006SE USA/Canada 07/2007 onto it, Unit had a small dent in the screen that cannot even be seen when the unit is on. Cost me $170 US.

Max

You do know "North America" includes - Canada, right dav

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Max

Like handheld navigation or automotive guidance?

If you can live without the H..here is the cx:
Costco - $30 OFF Garmin eTrex Legend® Cx Waterproof Handheld GPS

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ninja279

Yes but with IGO the 50 states and and canada are individual maps that can be loaded/unloaded at will.

Max

It's the same with Garmin, better actually as it will break out metro areas etc.

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dav

Um, actually, for Garmin map purposes, I did not know that. I assumed they separated them.

Although it does say North America, not United States, so maybe if I had bothered to think about it...

ninja279

I am running NT2009 as well, I find Garmin to be very jerky and the accuracy looks to be about 50ft off from at least three other GPS software packages on the same unit (I have 6G of usable memory). TomTom 6 has the smoothest refresh rates, IGO (I got to replace TomTom as it's maps were newer) is the next best and Mobile XT with NT2009 is the worst. This SD card will only be used if IGO fails me in any new construction zones.

Max

I feel like we've had this conversation before

Can I ask, do you work for IGO or are you just a very devout fan?

(I'll save you the trouble - no I don't work for Garmin, or any major GPS manufacturer )

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ninja279

I'm just a toy nut, I have tried nearly all available PDA capable software packages. I work for none but enjoy playing will all. I only comment on what I see. Hope someone finds my writings helpful.
I would say that if TomTom would come out with a map upgrade for navigator 6 I would push them ahead of IGO.

Max

cool,

PDA nav has been my weak point cause I've never had one with GPS or felt like adding the BT dongles to get it. I've also only had WinMob/Smartphone devices since my Palm T3, which might explain it.

I defintely appreciate any and all points of view, especially when it comes to things I'm still gray on.

It's sort of funny, I say I can't justify spending on a $$$ PDA that I won't use for anything but GPS but then I spend just as much on a GPS . I think it's the single source-purpose built thing that gets me.
I don't use the XM,MP3,Photo viewer on my Nuvi/Zumo's all that much, and I could care less that my Q9m has Documents to Go on it as long as it rings and lets me check email.

Yes, I also have line modem, router, and switch in my house too. . I never did like all those integrated devices.


In any event, I gotta go see what I can do to get the TT client on my Smartphone maybe since it sounds like IGO will kill it.

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