GPS Help

[connman]

I am in the market for a GPS system, somthing funtional but works good. Any suggestions? Somthing middle of the road for price... Thanks

[E61Silver]

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134

[PersonaNonGrata]

Costco has the excellent Garmin Nuvi 650 for $300. That's a helluva price. It's the best deal going, IMO. Widescreen, easy interface, text-to-speech voice prompts, compact size, Garmin support for new maps (at $80 a pop!). Check it out.

Link

[Boston X5 4.4]

I have a Garmin Nuvi 360 and have no complaints. You should look at the Nuvi 350 - only difference with the 360 is that you don't have bluetooth and its about $250 on Amazon.

Whichever one you choose make sure you get one that converts text to speech e.g. says 'turn right on main street' not 'turn right in 500 ft'

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata

Costco has the excellent Garmin Nuvi 650 for $300. That's a helluva price. It's the best deal going, IMO. Widescreen, easy interface, text-to-speech voice prompts, compact size, Garmin support for new maps (at $80 a pop!). Check it out.

Link

This is a great deal, if you don't need Bluetooth, its the way to go.

[xnsf]

anything Garmin, and you'll be set

[motordavid]

It's really a matter of "features", price point, etc. and your
personal needs, imo.

We copped a Garmin nuvi 650 just after xmas time,
for an amazing $279 from Amazon...that model is back
up to 299+ now. For us it was the wider screen, the
audible directions,etc. And, we had no need for Bluetooth,
etc. found on the next level models.

Interesting thing about Amazon I did not know until we
bought this item: they "float" the sale price, based on
inventory, demand, sales, etc. At least they did on this
item. It shot back up to 3 bills the next day...

NEway, really a personal pick, imo. I suspect all the brands
do a fine job and they all have the same soft spots of having
some really crummy, local misinformation, imo. They will
all get you to Billings, MT or to the George Washington Bridge;
getting you to gramma's house or apt. is another thing.
Good Luck on your hunt.
BR,mD

Some links to drive you crazy:
http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navi...-32381015.html

http://www.gpsreview.net/garmin-nuvi-650/

Garmin Model Comparo Chart:
http://www.rated4stars.com/html/compare-nuvi.php

[connman]

I will have to check out your leads. You all are the greatest! I will let you know what I end up with. Tought thing is we do not have Costco's in the great north woods...

[jwilburn]

wal-mart.com

[E61Silver]

Originally Posted by connman

I will have to check out your leads. You all are the greatest! I will let you know what I end up with. Tought thing is we do not have Costco's in the great north woods...

Yes you do
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...rodid=11237450