GPS Aficionados?

[Lowejackson]

I use the TomTom One and so far it has worked very well. It even knows the directions to the little village we visit for holidays which essentially is just 4 houses near a beach in Southern (the Republic of) Ireland

[SilvaBimma]

Garmin's are the benchmark for GPS. GPS's are getting cheaper everyday so no need to hold off or buy immediately. I'd go with a 250 + models since they are so stable. gpslodge.com & gpsinformation.net are good.

[charbro]

I agree Garmin is top notch. gpsmagazine is a great web-site for in-depth reviews

[JohnZ3MC]

Garmin Nuvi 660.
Great maps, amazing features. Multiple voices. The standard voice was a North American female voice. I soon realized it sounded amazingly like my wife and the two voices battling for 'Turn right on Glanford Ave' or 'Turn left on Douglas St.' was just too much. I switched to a male voice and left the wife at home.
Naming the streets for turns is a great feature.
The FM feature lets the car radio pick up the directions and tunes and works well.
The bluetooth feature links perfectly with my Razr phone for hands free phone stuff.
The MP3 player uses the SD slot for a ton of extra tunes.
The picture gallery lets you take photos of your kids, grandkids, dogs, cars along with you.
The 660 just works extremely well.
Garmin support is wonderful.

Within 2 weeks of getting my Nuvi 660, I accidently left it down stairs on the side of a chair while I put on my shoes. An hour later, I realized I didn't have it with me. Unfortunately, 59 minutes before I realized I didn't have it, my female Renaissance Bulldog, in a motherly way, found it. Their jaw muscles generate more pounds per square inch than a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The leather case and unit were totally chewed to death.

The support gal giggled uncontrollably when I explained my predicament (and my stupidity) and offered a refurbished unit for a surprisingly small amount.
The replacement is back and working like a champ. Momma and pups are doing well.
I'd certainly recommend a Garmin unit for both the quality of the product and the quality of the service.
(The eyes aren't open yet but we've decided on a perfect name for a little brown and white English beauty (as much as a bulldog can be a beauty) - Caramella Parker Bowles.)
-John C.

[Ctowner]

I used a GO 910 recently, and was somewhat let down.

The best TomTom I've used is still the ONE 3rd edition, none of the additional features appeal to me, personally.

[Kmhawaiidh]

I just got a Nuvi 260w incredible! I just wish it had an external volume and mute control it would make taking calls easier.

[Ctowner]

Do you guys actually get much use out of the phone and media features on your GPS?

Like I know the Go 720 has all the bells and whistles you need, but I don't know how often I'd use those features. Its impressive to show others, but what about functionality?

[JohnZ3MC]

I get a huge use out of the extra stuff. In my own area I know the roads well and don't need the route planning but the tunes and phone through the radio are handy.
When I'm driving a charter bus in undiscovered country, like a recent trip to Moscow, Id., the phone gets turned off but headphones plugged into an audio out jack make navigation a breeze.

[wytstang]

Originally Posted by JohnZ3MC

Garmin Nuvi 660.
Great maps, amazing features. Multiple voices. The standard voice was a North American female voice. I soon realized it sounded amazingly like my wife and the two voices battling for 'Turn right on Glanford Ave' or 'Turn left on Douglas St.' was just too much. I switched to a male voice and left the wife at home.
Naming the streets for turns is a great feature.
The FM feature lets the car radio pick up the directions and tunes and works well.
The bluetooth feature links perfectly with my Razr phone for hands free phone stuff.
The MP3 player uses the SD slot for a ton of extra tunes.
The picture gallery lets you take photos of your kids, grandkids, dogs, cars along with you.
The 660 just works extremely well.
Garmin support is wonderful.

Within 2 weeks of getting my Nuvi 660, I accidently left it down stairs on the side of a chair while I put on my shoes. An hour later, I realized I didn't have it with me. Unfortunately, 59 minutes before I realized I didn't have it, my female Renaissance Bulldog, in a motherly way, found it. Their jaw muscles generate more pounds per square inch than a Tyrannosaurus Rex. The leather case and unit were totally chewed to death.

The support gal giggled uncontrollably when I explained my predicament (and my stupidity) and offered a refurbished unit for a surprisingly small amount.
The replacement is back and working like a champ. Momma and pups are doing well.
I'd certainly recommend a Garmin unit for both the quality of the product and the quality of the service.
(The eyes aren't open yet but we've decided on a perfect name for a little brown and white English beauty (as much as a bulldog can be a beauty) - Caramella Parker Bowles.)
-John C.

This is the one I'm going to get and I've found it for $29x.xx shipped to my door new in box not a refurb or an open box item. I may pull the trigger on this soon but it looks as if this is the items price and not a sale price. When I'm ready to order I'll call the place and make sure these are not refurbs and new in box items.

[JohnZ3MC]

Wytstang,
You're going to love that unit. Mind you, you should be thrown in jail for robbery at that price. It's like you're stealing it. When I got mine, the suggested list was up over 800, almost 9, so your price at just under 3 is the deal of the century. At that price, you should buy 2 in case your dog eats the first one.
-John C.

[wytstang]

Actually there are a few Estores selling it for a few dollars more (with in $15) but yeah $29x.xx shipped to me.

[rjstaaf]

I doubt I qualify as an aficionado as I just use the GPS capabilities of my Blackberry