Any good GPS? - Blu-ray Forum

Beefbowl · 06-08-2009, 04:42 PM

Looking to buy a GPS for my car. Can anyone recommend a good one?

Hammie · 06-08-2009, 05:20 PM

My in-laws love their Garmins. They have two -- one for their vehicle(s) and another hardwired into their Honda Goldwing Trike.

Not sure what models they have but they each have about a 4-6 inch screen. Based on what their fellow biker friends say, stay away from Tom Toms. Not as reliable as the Garmins.

mikejet · 06-08-2009, 08:16 PM

I've got a Garmin my dad gave me and it's great. Takes about 1-2 minutes to aquire the satellites but once done your'e on your way!

He got it for less than $100 bucks and it was eligible for a free map upgrade.

Bad8511 · 06-08-2009, 08:21 PM

GPS's are like any other electronic, you get what you pay for. Garmin's and Tom Tom would be your best bet. Good luck.

sfmarine · 06-08-2009, 08:22 PM

I'm in the market for one as well. Where's a good place to buy from?

jkwest · 06-08-2009, 08:23 PM

I have a Garmin and its perfect for what I needed it for...just directions...right around $100 and came with a free map upgrade also.

its like the 350a or something like that.

rebfandan · 06-08-2009, 08:34 PM

I would recommend Garmin over Tom Tom. They're both very easy to use, but on the Tom Tom I've used, even after a map upgrade, I was given very odd routes to destinations in my hometown that I already knew the best route for. I liked to test it from time to time.

Two weeks ago, I bought the entry-level Garmin model for my girlfriend for only $99 at BB. That wasn't a sale price. The same model goes for $120 at Wal-Mart.

BRu-LAy · 06-08-2009, 08:36 PM

I have the Knight Rider GPS from Mio. I recommend it

mikejet · 06-08-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkwest

I have a Garmin and its perfect for what I needed it for...just directions...right around $100 and came with a free map upgrade also.

its like the 350a or something like that.

Not sure of the model I have by my dad paid $59 on Black Friday for it.

Just goto any Target/Bestbuy/Walmart and buy the cheapest one that fits your needs.

Even though mine was pretty cheap I still can look up food and lodging and all that stuff. Worked perfectly on my trip from LA to Las Vegas without a hitch.

Gogo · 06-08-2009, 09:03 PM

It depends on what you need. There are some basic GPS´s on the market that do the job.
I have a Garmin Zumo 550. It´s a great GPS for use in cars and/or motorcycles. It´s waterproof, and with a lot of useful extras, like bluetooth conectivity, MP3 and a lot more.

jbig31 · 06-08-2009, 09:11 PM

I have a Garmin Nuvi 260W (widescreen) and it works perfectly fine for me-just directions and maybe the resturant locator. I think we got it for a little over a $100 at Christmans time last year. Hope this helps.

Jellybeans · 06-08-2009, 10:52 PM

Tom Tom

Beefbowl · 06-09-2009, 03:35 PM

thanks for the responses guys. looks like i'm going with the tomtom for the iphone.

phlydude · 06-09-2009, 03:41 PM

For UK driving, I'd say Tom Tom - they seem to have good updates on all the speed cameras

06-08-2009, 04:42 PM	#1
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	Any good GPS? Looking to buy a GPS for my car. Can anyone recommend a good one?

06-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#7
rebfandan Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Memphis, TN Blu-ray collection:135	I would recommend Garmin over Tom Tom. They're both very easy to use, but on the Tom Tom I've used, even after a map upgrade, I was given very odd routes to destinations in my hometown that I already knew the best route for. I liked to test it from time to time. Two weeks ago, I bought the entry-level Garmin model for my girlfriend for only $99 at BB. That wasn't a sale price. The same model goes for $120 at Wal-Mart. Last edited by rebfandan; 06-08-2009 at 08:47 PM.

06-08-2009, 09:11 PM	#11
jbig31 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Grandville MI 4K collection:168 Blu-ray collection:590 Blu-ray reviews:1	I have a Garmin Nuvi 260W (widescreen) and it works perfectly fine for me-just directions and maybe the resturant locator. I think we got it for a little over a $100 at Christmans time last year. Hope this helps. Last edited by jbig31; 06-08-2009 at 10:54 PM.

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06-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#2
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	My in-laws love their Garmins. They have two -- one for their vehicle(s) and another hardwired into their Honda Goldwing Trike. Not sure what models they have but they each have about a 4-6 inch screen. Based on what their fellow biker friends say, stay away from Tom Toms. Not as reliable as the Garmins.

06-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#3
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	I've got a Garmin my dad gave me and it's great. Takes about 1-2 minutes to aquire the satellites but once done your'e on your way! He got it for less than $100 bucks and it was eligible for a free map upgrade.

06-08-2009, 08:21 PM	#4
Bad8511 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:321 Trading Score:8	GPS's are like any other electronic, you get what you pay for. Garmin's and Tom Tom would be your best bet. Good luck.

06-08-2009, 08:22 PM	#5
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	I'm in the market for one as well. Where's a good place to buy from?

06-08-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
jkwest Off-Topic King Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Northern California PSN Id: jkwest5 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:20	I have a Garmin and its perfect for what I needed it for...just directions...right around $100 and came with a free map upgrade also. its like the 350a or something like that.

06-08-2009, 08:36 PM	#8
BRu-LAy Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Fortress of Solitude Trading Score:46	I have the Knight Rider GPS from Mio. I recommend it

06-08-2009, 09:03 PM	#10
Gogo Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:116	It depends on what you need. There are some basic GPS´s on the market that do the job. I have a Garmin Zumo 550. It´s a great GPS for use in cars and/or motorcycles. It´s waterproof, and with a lot of useful extras, like bluetooth conectivity, MP3 and a lot more.

06-08-2009, 10:52 PM	#12
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Tom Tom

06-09-2009, 03:35 PM	#13
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	thanks for the responses guys. looks like i'm going with the tomtom for the iphone.

06-09-2009, 03:41 PM	#14
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	For UK driving, I'd say Tom Tom - they seem to have good updates on all the speed cameras

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