GPS systems

**gixxerboy1** · 09-05-2006, 11:35 AM

I moving to a new area soon. I want to get a gps for my girls truck. She doesn't know the area at all so...

I saw the Tom Tom one advertised on TV. Anyone have it or another brand they can recommend

**LBT** · 09-05-2006, 12:12 PM

I have the TomTom Go 300. I think a newer model has surpassed that one though. They're brilliant bits of kit! I do a lot of miles and I find mine very useful. Easy to use and easy to set up.

**Teabagger** · 09-05-2006, 12:15 PM

I have the Magellan Roadmate 800...it is excellant. I'd recommend it.

**SMAN12b** · 09-05-2006, 12:19 PM

Get a GARMIN, you won't be sorry !!!!! I have three!!

**gixxerboy1** · 09-05-2006, 12:27 PM

Was it something you could install in your car yourself? Or do i need to get it professionally installed?

**Teabagger** · 09-05-2006, 02:01 PM

no install. they are hand held, or they also have mounts you can put on your dash or console. I just prop mine up on the console and it good to go.

**G Child** · 09-05-2006, 02:04 PM

Well depends on what you want - I had a Magellan 360, Magellan 800 and I also have an Dell Axim x51v with Dell Bluetooth GPS - and I prefer the Dell one over my magellan just because it's a pocket pc. It's not as loud as the magellan though, but I don't mind that.

**Teabagger** · 09-05-2006, 02:08 PM

Originally Posted by G Child

Well depends on what you want - I had a Magellan 360, Magellan 800 and I also have an Dell Axim x51v with Dell Bluetooth GPS - and I prefer the Dell one over my magellan just because it's a pocket pc. It's not as loud as the magellan though, but I don't mind that.

Christ!! From here on out you're to be known as Mr. GADGET!!

**G Child** · 09-05-2006, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Teabagger

Christ!! From here on out you're to be known as Mr. GADGET!!

You can call me whatever you want, just don't go tryin' ta teabag me!

**gixxerboy1** · 09-05-2006, 02:37 PM

I want something easy to use. Its mostly for my girl. So something simple and easy to follow.

**G Child** · 09-05-2006, 02:41 PM

The magellan is real simple gixxer - you just turn it on and that's it and then enter your destination - I can't comment on the tom tom cause i never had one, but i have read a few bad reviews on tom tom.

what i would suggest if you don't have a store you can go try them out at is try to order it from somewhere that has a good return policy, buy it and try it out for a while and if you don't like it, keep exchanging it till you find something that you like

**spound** · 09-05-2006, 09:53 PM

WHat kind of price range do these gadgets run in? I have been thinking of getting myself one. I unfortunately, have a horrible sense of direction.

**Beefyman** · 09-05-2006, 11:15 PM

I would get a TomTom 350 or better... but i have a 350... not sure of the number but it is mem chip not hard drive based...

and i know you might think of getting a unmountable gps system as cheap but it is REALLY REALLY helpful!

i mean you can take that SOB all over the place... they are wonderful