Recommend a navigation system?

MrsBrandi · 04-18-2009

Something that is easy enough for me to understand...I'm new to this technology and don't know what I'm looking for.

...hehe but I do need to find my way to disney world!
Are any hand held? I feel silly asking but I really have no idea. Thanks!

LittleMissMagic · 04-18-2009

Well, we argue with the thing all of the time, but we have a Garmin nuvi.

If you want an electronic map that'll get you around inside the World, they have a WDW map app for iPhone and iTouch.

asp8tis · 04-18-2009

We also have a Garmin nuvi (750). We just bought it in March for our spring break trip to Florida. We weren't going to Disney (staying with some family), so we wanted to be able to get around on our own. It worked GREAT! I'm really glad we bought it, super easy to use and understand!

**cinderbella** · 04-18-2009

My DH and I both have one. I have a Tom Tom and he had a Garmin Nuvi. They cost about the same although the Garmin is a little more expensive and his is SOOOOOOO much nicer by like 150%.

**DisneyTeacher** · 04-18-2009

We have a Garmin Nuvi and love it.

PhilliesFan · 04-18-2009

We have a Garmin Nuvi and love it also. It's so easy to program and use.

**WishUponAStar** · 04-18-2009

Another vote for the Garmin Nuvi!!! LOVE IT! I got one for Christmas; the screen is big, it's easy to operate, & easy to follow.

momofaprincess · 04-18-2009

We too have the Garmin Nuvi and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!

iluvwdw · 04-18-2009

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.

MrsBrandi · 04-19-2009

Thanks I'm starting the research now...the G-750 does look like the best...and the reviews are like great! I feel safe now...Thanks a bunch!

tinkerbelle24 · 04-19-2009

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

bethishooked · 04-19-2009

Sorry, can't help. Still like the good, old fashion Atlas. Can get one from Target for $6.95 and it won't lead you to a farm field, like my SIL navigation system did for her.

jimbo · 04-19-2009

OK so if technology is technology then this should not be a problem.

everyone seems to love Garmin Nuvi..

I have a navman S90i across in the UK it was the top of the range around 18 months ago it takes photos and tags with GPSS to take you back to the location.. i.e take a photo of your hotel and it will take you back to it - just select the photo. it is a great idea and lots of other sat navs have them now.

I would strongly advise against the navman I have had nothing but trouble with it..

I have had Garmin and Tom Tom in the past and they work well easy to use and compact. Garmin are one of the original sat nav makers and they seem to keep on getting better..

Good luck

dixie · 04-19-2009

I have a Tom Tom and find it really good, although I am impressed by the above reviews and will consider the Garmin next time.
I am just in the process of buying the Europe card for France and Germany to take DD DH and I across there when DD goes to live there.

rlcarmichael · 04-19-2009

Garmin. They are the best in GPS.

We have one in the airplane now, and I've owned 4 portable aviation GPS and only one wasn't a Garmin.

I have the nuvi widescreen.

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MrsBrandi Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	Recommend a navigation system? Something that is easy enough for me to understand...I'm new to this technology and don't know what I'm looking for....hehe but I do need to find my way to disney world! Are any hand held? I feel silly asking but I really have no idea. Thanks!

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LittleMissMagic That's How I Beat Shaq Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,481	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Well, we argue with the thing all of the time, but we have a Garmin nuvi. If you want an electronic map that'll get you around inside the World, they have a WDW map app for iPhone and iTouch. __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... My Travel Blog - Destin, FL Trip Report My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 94 days 6 hours 24 minutes

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asp8tis Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Suburbs, IL Posts: 933	Re: Recommend a navigation system? We also have a Garmin nuvi (750). We just bought it in March for our spring break trip to Florida. We weren't going to Disney (staying with some family), so we wanted to be able to get around on our own. It worked GREAT! I'm really glad we bought it, super easy to use and understand! __________________ Allison 2009-POR 2008-POFQ 2006-POFQ & POP 2004-POFQ 2003-AS Music 2001-Coronado Springs 1997-Off Site 1995-Dixie Landings 1994-Dixie Landings 1970's & 1980's-Contemporary My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going back to WDW!! Celebrating with family at friends at WDW!!

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,221	Re: Recommend a navigation system? My DH and I both have one. I have a Tom Tom and he had a Garmin Nuvi. They cost about the same although the Garmin is a little more expensive and his is SOOOOOOO much nicer by like 150%. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,348	Re: Recommend a navigation system? We have a Garmin Nuvi and love it also. It's so easy to program and use. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Wedding in beautiful Destin Florida Time to plan something...

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,705	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Another vote for the Garmin Nuvi!!! LOVE IT! I got one for Christmas; the screen is big, it's easy to operate, & easy to follow. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 37 days 16 hours 24 minutes

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momofaprincess and a prince too.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast PA--pike county Posts: 1,844	Re: Recommend a navigation system? We too have the Garmin Nuvi and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!! __________________ 7/93-First Trip to WDW-stayed offsite 11/97-All-Star Sports 10/05-All-Star Movies (DD's 1st trip) 09/06-Carribean Beach 5/07-Offsite 6/07-offsite/Coronado Springs 9/07--Pop Century/Poly 2/08-All-star Music 6/08-All-Star Sports 5/09--BWV and SSR (first DVC trip! DS's first trip!) 8/09--AKV Kidani- just me and DH 1/10--BLT MK view ~Melissa~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait for BLT!!!!! 71 days 0 hours 24 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,399	Re: Recommend a navigation system? 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. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 96 days 15 hours 54 minutes

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MrsBrandi Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 5	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Thanks I'm starting the research now...the G-750 does look like the best...and the reviews are like great! I feel safe now...Thanks a bunch!

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Recommend a navigation system? I have a tom tom but I also have gps on my cell phone. Its a tmobile G1 with google. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 903	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Sorry, can't help. Still like the good, old fashion Atlas. Can get one from Target for $6.95 and it won't lead you to a farm field, like my SIL navigation system did for her. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 139 days 0 hours 24 minutes

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jimbo Big Cheese Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SCARBOROUGH U.K to far away from Disney Posts: 575	Re: Recommend a navigation system? OK so if technology is technology then this should not be a problem. everyone seems to love Garmin Nuvi.. I have a navman S90i across in the UK it was the top of the range around 18 months ago it takes photos and tags with GPSS to take you back to the location.. i.e take a photo of your hotel and it will take you back to it - just select the photo. it is a great idea and lots of other sat navs have them now. I would strongly advise against the navman I have had nothing but trouble with it.. I have had Garmin and Tom Tom in the past and they work well easy to use and compact. Garmin are one of the original sat nav makers and they seem to keep on getting better.. Good luck __________________ *Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.* Walt Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: next trip to the magic* on yor way

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,267	Re: Recommend a navigation system? I have a Tom Tom and find it really good, although I am impressed by the above reviews and will consider the Garmin next time. I am just in the process of buying the Europe card for France and Germany to take DD DH and I across there when DD goes to live there. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,981	Re: Recommend a navigation system? Garmin. They are the best in GPS. We have one in the airplane now, and I've owned 4 portable aviation GPS and only one wasn't a Garmin. I have the nuvi widescreen. __________________ 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 32 days 11 hours 9 minutes

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