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Impelled · 05-13-2008, 09:46 PM

Starting to look at the different portable units since We got 3 cars. Don't need or want a bunch of features, so I can get a cheap one. The Tom Tom One got a "best buy" rating as did the Garmins Nuvi 260 & 350.

Any feedback from you guys that have one?

Also, my boat website is down, so I ask, will these work in a boat too? I doubt that the water maps are loaded in these, but I just boat in inland like around Oh, Ky and Tn. Whaddya think? Will this help my ass on Lake Cumberland, lost and in the dark, or do I use my Lewis & Clark dead reckoning skills?

jtruck618 · 05-13-2008, 10:46 PM

Looks like you read Consumer Reports also. I have a friend with a Garmin, not sure which one, and he likes it. Easy to use.

Andres · 05-13-2008, 10:55 PM

garmin all the way!!

Andres · 05-13-2008, 10:58 PM

the nuvi series is extremely compact and easy to carry. I have the street pilot C580 and I recently bought a nuvi 350 for my mom, got good specials on both. Both are awsome.

wildbill23c · 05-13-2008, 11:09 PM

Buy a map, they're a lot cheaper, and more accurate. I've used maps for years and haven't got lost yet. Tried a GPS navigation system once, and it sent me 80 miles out of my way. They're useless, unreliable, over-rated, and expensive.

RunItHard · 05-13-2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Impelled

Starting to look at the different portable units since We got 3 cars. Don't need or want a bunch of features, so I can get a cheap one. The Tom Tom One got a "best buy" rating as did the Garmins Nuvi 260 & 350.

Any feedback from you guys that have one?

I've got a Garmin Nuvi 360 and love it. I've taken it with me on business trips out of State as well as all over Utah and it hasn't let me down yet. Super easy, user friendly setup and use. The price has been cut in half on these units in the last 6 months. They used to sell for about $700.

Whatever you buy make sure it has text-to-speech!

ramoine · 05-14-2008, 11:45 AM

I have a Nuvi 350 and it works great !

kwarstler · 05-14-2008, 03:14 PM

I have a Tom Tom 720 and I like it. The price on this particular model is coming down. Saw it recently at Sam's Club for $299.00. I paid $350 two months ago. Have used it several times and it works great. Great reception, accurate maps, easy to use.

TexBiker · 05-14-2008, 03:42 PM

We have several Garmin units (2610, 60CSX, and 376C). The 2610 is a discontinued unit with a lot of great features and can be found for ~$160. We've replaced them with the 376C units, but keep the 2610's around just for backups and loaners. We mainly got the 376c units for the NEXRAD radar and traffic functions since we use them on our bikes for IronButt comps and vacation touring. The 60CSX is our main hiking/kayaking unit, but also works well in the car.

I've looked at the other brands (TomTom, Magellan, etc) but I always come back to Garmin. I like the interfaces and the software mapping better...or maybe I'm just used to them. Either way, I think it would be hard to go wrong with a Garmin.

Impelled · 05-14-2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone ever use one of the Garmins in a boat? What does the screen look like, since there's no streets or roads? After reading some reviews, I'm leaning towards one of the Garmins below $300~350.
Wildbill- Map? I don't need no stinkin' map, I'm a man! I just need to buy some electronic gizmo to stimulate the economy.

ramoine · 05-14-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Impelled

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone ever use one of the Garmins in a boat? What does the screen look like, since there's no streets or roads? After reading some reviews, I'm leaning towards one of the Garmins below $300~350.
Wildbill- Map? I don't need no stinkin' map, I'm a man! I just need to buy some electronic gizmo to stimulate the economy.

On some of the Garmin models they have an off road setting that will give you the general layout of your surroundings .

RunItHard · 05-14-2008, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ramoine

On some of the Garmin models they have an off road setting that will give you the general layout of your surroundings .

Same for the marine models. My buddy has one on his sport fishing boat. Very nice, accurate, detailed color display.

wheels0987 · 05-15-2008, 12:26 AM

i have the nuvi 660 and on walmart it is about 350 and it works great i have driven with it from new hampshire to vegas in the tundra so it works vey good unit

TexBiker · 05-15-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Impelled

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone ever use one of the Garmins in a boat?

We use the Garmin 376C on our 22' Baymaster down on the Gulf. The screen looks like a standard nautical chart, but with colors and live position updates...plus all the standard GPS data, of course.

mitch · 05-15-2008, 12:16 PM

My blackberry + google maps = best.gps.ever

much much better then any gps i've ever seen, and while i'm driving wherever I can lookup the nearest gas station

05-13-2008, 09:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Impelled Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 438	Which GPS unit? Starting to look at the different portable units since We got 3 cars. Don't need or want a bunch of features, so I can get a cheap one. The Tom Tom One got a "best buy" rating as did the Garmins Nuvi 260 & 350. Any feedback from you guys that have one? Also, my boat website is down, so I ask, will these work in a boat too? I doubt that the water maps are loaded in these, but I just boat in inland like around Oh, Ky and Tn. Whaddya think? Will this help my ass on Lake Cumberland, lost and in the dark, or do I use my Lewis & Clark dead reckoning skills? __________________ 07 SR5 DC 4WD TRD 09 Corolla XRS

05-13-2008, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 804	garmin all the way!! __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step K&N Air Filter Charcoal Filter Removal Crome: Handles, Grill, Mirror Covers

05-13-2008, 10:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andres Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 804	the nuvi series is extremely compact and easy to carry. I have the street pilot C580 and I recently bought a nuvi 350 for my mom, got good specials on both. Both are awsome. __________________ 2008 4x2 Toyota Tundra Silver SR5 DC: 4.7L Options: fog lights, sliding rear window, toyoguard, all weather mats, bed liner and rails. IBTO Mods: Rugged Cover Stainless Steel Running Boards AVS Clear Bug Shield VR3 Backup Camera-Wired Factory Alloys Pioneer FH-P8000BT Receiver Front Windows Tint-35% Black Seat Covers Gas Locking Cap 22" Magnaflow Muffler, Duals Hitch Step K&N Air Filter Charcoal Filter Removal Crome: Handles, Grill, Mirror Covers

05-13-2008, 11:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
wildbill23c Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ID Posts: 298	Buy a map, they're a lot cheaper, and more accurate. I've used maps for years and haven't got lost yet. Tried a GPS navigation system once, and it sent me 80 miles out of my way. They're useless, unreliable, over-rated, and expensive. __________________ Scout's Out

05-14-2008, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
ramoine Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntington,Indiana Posts: 4,297	I have a Nuvi 350 and it works great ! __________________ 2008 Crewmax X-SP carbon Fiber Dash kit 20" JTI Rims BFG AT KO 285/55/20 AFE C.A.I w/ Dry Pro filter and the AFE Mod Blacked out Headlight Mod. Flo~Pro muffler #744 Toytec 3" front , 1" rear blocks and Diff. lowering kit

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05-13-2008, 10:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
jtruck618 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 319	Looks like you read Consumer Reports also. I have a friend with a Garmin, not sure which one, and he likes it. Easy to use.

05-14-2008, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
kwarstler Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 131	I have a Tom Tom 720 and I like it. The price on this particular model is coming down. Saw it recently at Sam's Club for $299.00. I paid $350 two months ago. Have used it several times and it works great. Great reception, accurate maps, easy to use.

05-14-2008, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
TexBiker Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 326	We have several Garmin units (2610, 60CSX, and 376C). The 2610 is a discontinued unit with a lot of great features and can be found for ~$160. We've replaced them with the 376C units, but keep the 2610's around just for backups and loaners. We mainly got the 376c units for the NEXRAD radar and traffic functions since we use them on our bikes for IronButt comps and vacation touring. The 60CSX is our main hiking/kayaking unit, but also works well in the car. I've looked at the other brands (TomTom, Magellan, etc) but I always come back to Garmin. I like the interfaces and the software mapping better...or maybe I'm just used to them. Either way, I think it would be hard to go wrong with a Garmin.

05-14-2008, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Impelled Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 438	Thanks for the feedback. Anyone ever use one of the Garmins in a boat? What does the screen look like, since there's no streets or roads? After reading some reviews, I'm leaning towards one of the Garmins below $300~350. Wildbill- Map? I don't need no stinkin' map, I'm a man! I just need to buy some electronic gizmo to stimulate the economy. __________________ 07 SR5 DC 4WD TRD 09 Corolla XRS

05-15-2008, 12:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
wheels0987 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 38	i have the nuvi 660 and on walmart it is about 350 and it works great i have driven with it from new hampshire to vegas in the tundra so it works vey good unit

05-15-2008, 12:16 PM	#15 (permalink)
mitch Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: st.louis Posts: 77	My blackberry + google maps = best.gps.ever much much better then any gps i've ever seen, and while i'm driving wherever I can lookup the nearest gas station

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