Recommend a navigation system? - Page 2

Kippage · 04-19-2009

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Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

I have a tom tom but I also have gps on my cell phone. Its a tmobile G1 with google.

Which app are you using and how much? Is it good?

sue299 · 04-19-2009

I also have a garmin nuvi (know it all nellie is her name) DD has one (her name is babbling belle)

anyone else name theirs?

Seriously, I love the GPS. Wonder how we did without it.

mommyof2 · 04-19-2009

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I don't have one yet, but have been doing research on them. The Garmin Nuvi seems to be the one to get! It's also #1 with Consumer Reports (the 750 was at least)

Question for you iPhone and iTouch users...how is the navi? DH and I are most probably getting iPhones and if the navi is good, we might not have to get a Garmin.

My husband I both have iPhones but do not use the navigationn since there is one built into our van(that we love!!) Anyway, I had him check into the navi on the phone and he heard that it does not "say" turn by turn directions, rather you would have to read it on the screen. Supposedly Apple is ungrading everything this summer so that may change. The navigation is part of the phone and is included in the normal monthly fee!!

Grumpy_Medic · 04-19-2009

Working in Emergency Services, our department brought Garmin Nuvis for all the units. They are very reliable. I have an older Garmin and do notice a lag with responsiveness. They do make hand held GPS (takes AA batteries). They are more geared to your coordinates...More technical and not very user friendly. I do have access to one, if you want more information on them.

zoomaster · 04-19-2009

I still like to have an old fashion atlas or state highway map. I guess I can grow up but I am still a good old fashion Boy Scout. Give me a way point a compass and a map and I am set. But I do find it hard to drive and look at a map at the same time since my DW doe not read maps well. So I have after a quick weekend trip this week and one traffic stopping accident for almost two hours, no map in van. I have started to look at and consider a gps system finally...an ideal one would be one that I could use for traffic and hunting combined....more needed for traffic right now since it will be a loonngg time before I get the chance to go out west or north for elk and bear like I want to...But one day....Where is the best place to buy a Garmin Nuvi is?

DayDreamer · 04-20-2009

I have the Tom Tom XL and love it. Its very easy to use.

tinkerbelle24 · 04-20-2009

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Originally Posted by Kippage

Which app are you using and how much? Is it good?

I just use the google map app and click on the menu for the directions. I love it. It gets me to point a then to point b but the only thing is that it doesnt talk

mousemom · 04-20-2009

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Originally Posted by zoomaster

I still like to have an old fashion atlas or state highway map. I guess I can grow up but I am still a good old fashion Boy Scout. Give me a way point a compass and a map and I am set. But I do find it hard to drive and look at a map at the same time since my DW doe not read maps well. So I have after a quick weekend trip this week and one traffic stopping accident for almost two hours, no map in van. I have started to look at and consider a gps system finally...an ideal one would be one that I could use for traffic and hunting combined....more needed for traffic right now since it will be a loonngg time before I get the chance to go out west or north for elk and bear like I want to...But one day....Where is the best place to buy a Garmin Nuvi is?

That is me, an atlas is all I need. I am certainly not up on any GPS at all. Well, maybe someday I may invest in one. My goodness I still don't even have a camera phone.

NokeyNose · 04-20-2009

We have the Garmin Nuvi 750 too! DH loves it!

rlcarmichael · 04-21-2009

Man...do we get hooked on the toys. Yesterday, I ran a map update and it was HUGH. I actually had to go out on appointments with the old mapbook. After doing it that way for 20 years and GPSing it for the last 2 it was SUCH A PAIN in the butt!

Overjoyed that Garmin is back on the dash again!

Grumpy_Medic · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by zoomaster

I still like to have an old fashion atlas or state highway map.
Where is the best place to buy a Garmin Nuvi is?

The highway atlas goes without saying. I always have a 'hard copy' of my plans with me.
As for purchasing a Garmin...any major electronics store. Though I will never set foot in the Blue and Yellow one as they gave me a royal headache. You can always check Amazon (they usually have good prices.

Boss Mouse · 04-22-2009

Real men do not need these girly-devices.

Go straight - very very quickly, then turn left.

You'll get there.
I'll leave the light on.

Grumpy_Medic · 04-22-2009

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Originally Posted by Boss Mouse

Real men do not need these girly-devices.

Go straight - very very quickly, then turn left.

You'll get there.
I'll leave the light on.

If you don't make 4 lefts, your golden!

Val32 · 04-23-2009

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Garmin Nuvi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have the 265WT

I got it at Costco, but had I purchased it online I woulda saved MORE $$
So definately check that out if you have a Costco that you are a member of or wholesale store near you!!

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,300	Re: Recommend a navigation system? I also have a garmin nuvi (know it all nellie is her name) DD has one (her name is babbling belle) anyone else name theirs? Seriously, I love the GPS. Wonder how we did without it. __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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Grumpy_Medic Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 135	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Working in Emergency Services, our department brought Garmin Nuvis for all the units. They are very reliable. I have an older Garmin and do notice a lag with responsiveness. They do make hand held GPS (takes AA batteries). They are more geared to your coordinates...More technical and not very user friendly. I do have access to one, if you want more information on them. __________________ 'There are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who can count, and those who can't.' 1989-Offsite 2003-POFQ 2005-POR Engaged at Epoct and purchased our piece of the magic 2007-OKW Honeymoon 2007-CBR 2008-GF May 2008-SSR June (yes went a month later!) 2009-AKV May 2009(Sept)-Stop at Disneyland while out on business My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st trip to Disneyland...only a day or 2 :(

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zoomaster Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 244	Re: Recommend a navigation system? I still like to have an old fashion atlas or state highway map. I guess I can grow up but I am still a good old fashion Boy Scout. Give me a way point a compass and a map and I am set. But I do find it hard to drive and look at a map at the same time since my DW doe not read maps well. So I have after a quick weekend trip this week and one traffic stopping accident for almost two hours, no map in van. I have started to look at and consider a gps system finally...an ideal one would be one that I could use for traffic and hunting combined....more needed for traffic right now since it will be a loonngg time before I get the chance to go out west or north for elk and bear like I want to...But one day....Where is the best place to buy a Garmin Nuvi is?

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04-21-2009	#25 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Man...do we get hooked on the toys. Yesterday, I ran a map update and it was HUGH. I actually had to go out on appointments with the old mapbook. After doing it that way for 20 years and GPSing it for the last 2 it was SUCH A PAIN in the butt! Overjoyed that Garmin is back on the dash again! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 16 days 18 hours 16 minutes

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Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 4,105	Re: Recommend a navigation system? I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Garmin Nuvi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have the 265WT I got it at Costco, but had I purchased it online I woulda saved MORE $$ So definately check that out if you have a Costco that you are a member of or wholesale store near you!! __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going back for MNSSHP and FW Festival!!! Relaxing at the Beach Club!!

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