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Travel Forum / Destinations / USA and Canada / August 2008Portable GPS - model /feature preference ?
Starting to look a these http://reviews.cnet.com/gps/ and wonderin ' - any reasons to buy one vs another: TomTom, Mio, Garmin . I like to map my roadtrips on google with all stops ( sometimes 2000 miles with 5 or 6 stops). I then save to laptop and print out to take in hotel/car. Can I download online maps to any of these ? Or have to program each stop - in the GPS ? I'm not looking to use it for mp3/video/Tv - just GPS. I would like live traffic - is that only on built-ins ? Off to read now - any feedback from current owners about what to get/avoid will be appreciated. > Starting to look a these > http://reviews.cnet.com/gps/ [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > Off to read now - any feedback from current owners about what to > get/avoid will be appreciated. Don't know about TomTom or Mio but Garmin has their own map software, that's included. You plan the trip on the computer and then download the route to the GPS. Garmin has had live traffic for years, it's an extra cost option though and I've never noticed it being particularly useful. Garmin's been in the GPS business a long time and makes good equipment. Mine sits outdoors on my motorcycle in all weather and never misses a beat.  Signature-- --John to email, dial "usenet" and validate (was jclarke at eye bee em dot net) >Don't know about TomTom or Mio but Garmin has their own map software, >that's included. You plan the trip on the computer and then download >the route to the GPS. Same with TomTom. >Garmin has had live traffic for years, it's an extra cost option >though and I've never noticed it being particularly useful. Agreed. -- Larry >>Don't know about TomTom or Mio but Garmin has their own map software, >>that's included. You plan the trip on the computer and then download [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > -- Larry Thanks. As for traffic info, if big accident road and closed 5 miles ahead, I thought would be useful to know BEFORE passing that 'last exit before accident" off ramp, rather than drive past it and be stuck. I know - "How often does that happen ?" , but I just figured if ONE had it ( for free) and others didn't, it would make a difference. Friends have it built-in to newer cars and it did come in handy a few times . >>>Don't know about TomTom or Mio but Garmin has their own map software, >>>that's included. You plan the trip on the computer and then download [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > Friends have it built-in to newer cars and it did come in handy a few > times . One of the nice features on the TomTom is the ability to easily dial in an avoid blocked road feature and a distance to the block. The device then recalculates the route. Keith > Starting to look a these > http://reviews.cnet.com/gps/ [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Can I download online maps to any of these ? Or have to program each > stop - in the GPS ? The TomTom can be hooked up to your laptop via USB for route planning. The maps can be updated on line at the same time. > I'm not looking to use it for mp3/video/Tv - just GPS. > I would like live traffic - is that only on built-ins ? You can get that with TomTom in Europe via bluetooth on your cellphone. I dont know if its available in the USA/Canada > Off to read now - any feedback from current owners about what to get/avoid > will be appreciated. The Garmin has somewhat better US maps but the GUI on the TomTom is far better IMHO and map sets are cheaper. Personally I use the TomTom and am very happy with it Keith Thanks Keith - what model do you have ? I'm leaving town tomorrow for 3800 mile trip ( mostly highway and I've done it 3-4 times before) and figure .. I've been thinking of getting one - why not now ? >> Starting to look a these >> http://reviews.cnet.com/gps/ [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > Keith > Thanks Keith - what model do you have ? The 700 which is an older model with a 2.5 gb internal hard drive Keith |
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