Best Navigation ?

SouthFlaGT · 01-22-06, 01:42

Anyone know what is the best portable navigation system ? I'm looking for the most reliable system. I have tried a google and they all say " This is the best" Anyone know out of experience ?

Dan

zippymbr · 01-23-06, 09:32

My dad has a TomTom and loves it. He just bought a new subaru Tribecca with Navi and is missing his TomTom. In comparison the tomtom's only drawback is its small screen.

splattj · 01-26-06, 05:58

I picked this up:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858108405
I must say I'm pretty pleased. The screen is a little small but I've been happy with the routing even in DC. Check out the whole catagory and check all the user reviews.

MH996TT · 02-05-06, 06:19

My first nav was a Garmin IQUE 3600. The map software was excellent and having it integrated with the Palm software address book was a really helpful feature. I hear the new one is way better because they switched over to Windows CS and greatly improved the battery life.

I bought the Garmin GPSmap 60CS for back country motorcycle rides and camping. Really really durable and good battery life. Can be in 30 in. of water.

I recently installed a Kenwood DDX 8017 in the car. I feel like the maps have a little less available data than the Garmin maps but over all it is packed with features and you can't beat having a large touch screen mounted in the dash while driving.

Let me know if you'd like more detail on any of these...

Matt

brownkc · 02-21-06, 12:41

I found this site for comparing the readability of the various models displays: pictures of various units in different light conditions http://gpsinformation.us/joe/gpscomp...encompare.html

It's not the most professional but I think that is why I like it. The link at the bottom of the page takes you to a home page with a link to their picks in how to pick a car gps article.

Hope this helps.

klnyc · 02-21-06, 12:55

TelNav

lix · 02-21-06, 09:45

This side of the pond, TomTom rules. I have Navigator installed on my smartphone and it's excellent. Really easy to use, navigate to streets, crossings, city centres or post codes. A friend of mine has the TomTom One and is also really impressed.

Autoeng · 02-22-06, 04:37

Garmin Nuvi is, without a doubt, the best.

Shelbrain · 02-28-06, 05:10

I used a laptop based navigation system called IGuidance. It is made by INAV. I built my PC using information I found on www.mp3car.com

mrzeee · 02-28-06, 08:40

garmin street pilot c330...got it for my gf...she'd horrible with directions...and she luvs it

UnsanePyro · 03-02-06, 04:13

I use the latest iGuidance, but I'm sure you don't want to do an entire carptuer setup. Shelbrain, you have the same name over there no?

I've only ever used a Garmin (don't know the model) before and really liked it.

Shelbrain · 03-02-06, 03:25

Yup same name...finishing up my install. I am ashamed at what the exterior/interior of my car looks like. The outside hasn't been washing in a month and the interior has been ripped out to put the PC in. I have been stocking up on products to detail though. I used to have the Garmin 2610, but the touchscreen broke on it. I was kicking myself in the butt for spending $$$ on it and then I went ahead and did the carputer anyway.