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| Who's using a GPS in their vehicle, and which one would you recommend?
I'd like to get one that I can take out of the box, plug in the cigarette lighter and drive away. Something that is easy to see, and maybe even talks, but isn't going to cost more than any of my fishing electronics. That just seems wrong.
Thanks ahead of time.
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Location: St. Germain, Wi | By far the garmin 205 or 205W. Even my wife can use it..They are $200-$250. Plug it in and it asks you where you want to go. Jim |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Here's what I have, really happy with it. $139.00.
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/electronicsgames/gpsnavigation/vehi...
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Location: lansing, il | ive had a tom tom one xl for going on a year now and it hasnt steered me wrong yet. the only time i had issues with it was when i was up in ontario on hwy 502. (in and out signal trouble) otherwise it has been flawless. from canada to florida and alot of places in between it has been great. |
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Location: Stevens Point, WI | I've got the second to last unit on the bottom of this link. I've used the last model on the bottom of the page also. Put thousands of miles on using my GPS and absolutely love it.
http://www.magellangps.com/products/product.asp?segID=408 |
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| Thanks guys, that gives me a good start for models and price range.
I get lost alot more now than I used to 
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| I have the Lowrance iWay600 because I wnated the biggest screen I could find. I have had it for a year now and am very happy with it. One thing I like about it is that it has built in lake maps also so when I drive out ice fishing I can drive right to the break lines etc.
I have also heard good things about the Lowrance XOG which I am curious about getting also because it can be used in a car, boat, or even in your pocket. |
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| i have been using the sony. its screen is a little larger for my eyes. its great not to get lost anymore. its annoying to have that babe telling me re calculating route though.. glad she dont come out on the boat. |
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Location: Madison, WI | Beav,
If you can wait a few weeks, there's going to be some huge deals on the car GPS's on black friday. |
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| I'm used to some cranky broad telling me where to go.
Oh yeah, I never was very shoppin minded, but I guess if you want to save some money, that would be the day.
Thanks guys.
Edited by Beaver 11/12/2008 7:53 AM
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| funamentally all of the gps units on the market are the same in funtion. some units cost more then others because of size of screen and bells and whistles such as detour information or MP3 capacity.
My wife now has the base unit TomTom and it has never failed. |
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Location: So. Illinois | I have the Lowance XOG and really like it. I can use it in the car (comes with a windshield / dashboard mount), and I can also take it out on the boat. It can accpet the mapping chips. I took it to vermilion this past summer and used it out of the boat I rented - worth its weight in gold to avoid all the mid-lake reefs when out fishing after dark. Unit is now selling for around $159 on sale at most retail stores. |
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| http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11234538&whse=BC&t...
I have one of these and for the money this is the best unit around.
I would recommend getting the bag for the dash, this way you don’t have to use the suction cups. Another advantage of the bag is that it makes it easier to remove the whole thing from the car and as I mention no screwing about with the suction cups. Just on a side note it is illegal to use electronic devices stuck to the windshield in California and Minnesota.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-syL04GZDOAK/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx...
Edited by Shack Attack 11/12/2008 8:54 AM
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Location: Algonquin, ILL | I have a Garmin NUVI 750, really nice the Voice directions a clear and easily understood, It has a color wide screen & the Maps are spot on.
A little pricey but a really nice unit, with Circuit City closing many stores you may find some really good deals
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=10625
Edited by JohnMD 11/12/2008 9:14 AM
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Location: Cook, Minnesota On Beautiful Lake Vermilion | Hey Beaver, when you get your new GPS type in COOK, MN and listen to the "cranky broad" give u directions to get to Lake V. where the fishing will be hot until ice up! Would be glad to have you and the crew come visit anytime..
Missi "Musky Chick" |
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| You guys are actually going to pay good money to hear a cranky broad tell you how to drive? Why not just get married?  |
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| EA, I don't know what your situation is, but getting married will cost you alot more good money than a nav-device!!! And you can also turn them off when you don't need help. |
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Location: Land of the Musky | I use my 76CS Garmin. |
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Location: Cook, Minnesota On Beautiful Lake Vermilion | Hey Fishwizard...nice reply! Turn them off or switch to another women's voice if ya get tired of the first one...don't have that advantage when your married..LOL |
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| And I can punch the GPS and throw it out of a moving vehicle if it gets on my nerves.
Thanks for the advice guys and gals. Lots of nice units for not so much money as I thought.
Beav
Well, since I have lots of experience with Garmin, and never had a problem with any of their products, I decided to go with a nuvi 250W - widescreen. Whom ever mentioned looking for sales, you don't have to wait until next Friday. It took some looking around, but I found a mess of them for about $175, on units that were retailing for $225-$250 not too long ago. I have a feeling that no matter what you get, it will be obsolete by this time next year. One guy even told me that I could buy accessories for my GPS MAP 162 and take it out of my boat and put it in my vehicle. But I think that I would have to buy some mapping programs to go with it, and the sheer size might make it a little tough on the dash. Besides, I want somebody to talk to.
Edited by Beaver 11/15/2008 5:46 PM
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