Best GPS For Me?

DiabloDj1 · 06-29-2008, 10:15 AM

I want to buy a GPS, but I am afraid of ending up with the wrong device. My only requirements is that it has maps for the US (Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying territories don't matter), that it has text-to-voice, and that it is under $150 USD. Budget can be stretched an extra 20 bucks if it has a significant change in the product quality, but I think 150$ should be okay.

Thanks.

-Dave

ShakyJake · 06-29-2008, 1:30 PM

I'm in the same boat. I travel a lot for my business and I just want something fairly inexpensive in case it gets lost/broken.

I don't really care about accuracy of points-of-interest. Just that it be able to find a street address (I usually find out where I want to go and plug in the address).

The only real requirement I want is that the unit shows me which direction (i.e. left or right) my next turn will be well in advance.

ninja279 · 06-29-2008, 6:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShakyJake

I'm in the same boat. I travel a lot for my business and I just want something fairly inexpensive in case it gets lost/broken.

I don't really care about accuracy of points-of-interest. Just that it be able to find a street address (I usually find out where I want to go and plug in the address).

The only real requirement I want is that the unit shows me which direction (i.e. left or right) my next turn will be well in advance.

With your budget, I would look on Ebay.

DiabloDj1 · 06-29-2008, 8:22 PM

I know of...
Mio Moov 200 - $130
Magellan RoadMate 1200 - $135
Garmin nuvi 200 - $150
TomTom One 130 - $150
Mio Moov 300 - $170
Mio Moov 310 - $200
Magellan Maestro 4210 - $200
TomTom One 130S - $200

Now I cant choose which is best...

Max · 07-03-2008, 3:41 PM

Did you choose one yet?

DiabloDj1 · 07-03-2008, 3:45 PM

Nnnope =[ still clueless on what is the big difference between one or the other...

Max · 07-03-2008, 6:48 PM

You should be able to get a Nuvi 260w for ~220$ in the not too distant future. Or a 750 for close to that...sometime soon.

DiabloDj1 · 07-06-2008, 9:52 AM

I'm gonna try to go for the Garmin nubi 205w because I can get it for only $200 and seems to be very good. It doesn't have exact text-to-speech, but I'm okay with that.

06-29-2008, 10:15 AM	#1
DiabloDj1 Join Date: Jun 29 2008 Location: USA - East Coast Posts: 4	Best GPS For Me? I want to buy a GPS, but I am afraid of ending up with the wrong device. My only requirements is that it has maps for the US (Alaska, Hawaii, and outlying territories don't matter), that it has text-to-voice, and that it is under $150 USD. Budget can be stretched an extra 20 bucks if it has a significant change in the product quality, but I think 150$ should be okay. Thanks. -Dave

06-29-2008, 1:30 PM	#2
ShakyJake Join Date: Jun 29 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1	Re: Best GPS For Me? I'm in the same boat. I travel a lot for my business and I just want something fairly inexpensive in case it gets lost/broken. I don't really care about accuracy of points-of-interest. Just that it be able to find a street address (I usually find out where I want to go and plug in the address). The only real requirement I want is that the unit shows me which direction (i.e. left or right) my next turn will be well in advance.

06-29-2008, 8:22 PM	#4
DiabloDj1 Join Date: Jun 29 2008 Location: USA - East Coast Posts: 4	Re: Best GPS For Me? I know of... Mio Moov 200 - $130 Magellan RoadMate 1200 - $135 Garmin nuvi 200 - $150 TomTom One 130 - $150 Mio Moov 300 - $170 Mio Moov 310 - $200 Magellan Maestro 4210 - $200 TomTom One 130S - $200 Now I cant choose which is best...

07-03-2008, 3:41 PM	#5
Max 'tis the season for seat time Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 876 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Best GPS For Me? Did you choose one yet? __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

07-03-2008, 3:45 PM	#6
DiabloDj1 Join Date: Jun 29 2008 Location: USA - East Coast Posts: 4	Re: Best GPS For Me? Nnnope =[ still clueless on what is the big difference between one or the other...

07-03-2008, 6:48 PM	#7
Max 'tis the season for seat time Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 876 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Best GPS For Me? You should be able to get a Nuvi 260w for ~220$ in the not too distant future. Or a 750 for close to that...sometime soon. __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

07-06-2008, 9:52 AM	#8
DiabloDj1 Join Date: Jun 29 2008 Location: USA - East Coast Posts: 4	Re: Best GPS For Me? I'm gonna try to go for the Garmin nubi 205w because I can get it for only $200 and seems to be very good. It doesn't have exact text-to-speech, but I'm okay with that.

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