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Old 12-14-2009, 05:58 AM
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Hi Member's,
Do you have a GPS ?

If so, please give your review of your system
`ok or the one that you would like 2 have ?

What do you think is the best one for the $'s ?
When I go 2 the mainland, I always get lost in my
own `Space lol Ok, I get lost no matter where I'm at

Best 5 GPS systems

(Nov 30, 2009)
Antuan Goodwin
Associate Editor, Car Tech Although GPS-enabled smartphones are gaining ground in the portable navigation market, the standalone portable navigation device (PND) is far from dead. In fact, today's PNDs sport more features than ever to help you get from point A to point B quickly and safely--features such as audible driving directions with text-to-speech (TTS), spoken street names, real-time traffic updates, Internet connectivity for points-of-interest search, and large easy-to-read screens, to name a few. However, the GPS market has also never been more crowded, so to help you in your buying decision, we've selected our Top 5 picks for in-car GPS navigation systems. We will frequently update this list as we review new GPS devices, so check back often.

TomTom GO 740 Live

The GO 740 Live features TomTom's Live connected service, which--for a monthly fee--gives users access to real-time traffic updates, fuel prices, and Google POI search. Bluetooth hands-free calling and a voice recognition system allow users to keep their hands on the wheel while navigating.
Price:$299.00 - $399.99 (check prices)
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Garmin Nuvi 1690

The Garmin Nuvi 1690 offers free ad-supported traffic updates for two years through the Garmin nuLink data service. This unit also accesses Google POI search, White Pages search, fuel prices, weather forecasts, local events and movie times, and a service called Ciao Friend Finder through its EDGE data connection.
Price:$393.69 - $499.99 (check prices)
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TomTom XL 340 S

The TomTom XL line has benefited greatly from feature trickle down. As a result, the XL 340 S has gained text-to-speech directions that read street names aloud, TomTom's IQ Routes (which calculates routes based on historical speed data), and MapShare, a user-generated map update system.
Price:$139.00 - $279.95 (check prices)
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Magellan RoadMate 1470

The Magellan RoadMate 1470 may find itself with a short list of bells and whistles, but its core functions are where it really shines. This unit can put four routing options at a user's fingertips in the time that most units take to choose one.
Price:$148.99 - $249.99 (check prices)
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Garmin Nuvi 205W

It doesn't get much simpler or much cheaper than the Garmin Nuvi 205 when it comes to portable GPS navigation devices. However, the 205W ups the ante with a large 4.3-inch wide screen for better visibility for only a few bucks more.
Price:$99.00 - $179.95 (check prices)
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Old 12-14-2009, 06:10 AM
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How does a GPS work ?
...I don't know
Help Me
Ok, Click below
Video results for how does a gps work
Click above 2 learn : )

Maybe I will learn/find out where I'm at
Then, I might be able 2 find out where I'm going
"Still lost in *Space"

 

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Old 12-14-2009, 08:19 AM
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I don't have GPS. I used Onstar turn by turn once, and it was pretty cool. But after my free turn by turn expired, I opted to just renew with basic Onstar...I never used the GPS.
 
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I have a pioneer z110 radio nav in my truck. And I love it
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 01:13 PM
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I have a Magellan Maestro 3100 that I got for $90 a year or so ago. It tells me where to go, so it's nice! Does what it is meant to, but it doesn't have any bells and whistles.

Here is a CNet review: http://reviews.cnet.com/car-gps-navi...-32452786.html

 
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Honestly I think GPS's are becoming so popular now a days, that you can just pick up anything from $50-$75 and be happy.

I'm still a fan of Garmin though.
 
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i use my cell phone gps from at&t alot & it sucks but gets me close enough lol, but id prob buy a garmin if i was gonna purchase one
 
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Old 12-14-2009, 04:27 PM
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i use mine on my phone(sprint, samsung instinct) here n there mainly to doubble check i know where i'm going befor i go...o and to check traffic so i can avoid it
 
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I have a garmin and love it.
I also have an instinct and used the one on there but i hate the delay on the phone.
 
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great thread with great details, thanks, i'm still in the market for one! i started a similar thread and also had some decent suggestions, thanks
 


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