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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 9:27 am) |
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Thinking of asking for a Garmin.. It seems that text-to-speech is somewhat important... I think I saw the Nuvi 260 for around $233? So... would I be better off with the Nuvi 260 with 3.5" screen for $233.. Or... the 200W without TTS, but with the nifty 4.3 widescreen for around $200? Is the size of the screen more important than the features? This is just for basic vacation stuff.. I'm more of a map guy.. (I even navigated around a closed interstate one time by noting the moon position..  ).. Any other suggestions are appreciated... but, I'd really like to keep it under $300... We are finishing the basement, and the cost of the bathroom is around $1,000,000, I think..  regards, kyfdx |
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2008 10:27 am) Our c340 has TTS and is 3.5". Our Nuvi 200W has no TTS but has the 4.3" screen. With TTS the screen size is less important. So this makes sense - smaller screen but it tells you the street names. It also tells you the street number when you arrive, i.e. "Arriving at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave". With the big screen, it's easier to read street names, but you still have to look down. Tough call, but I'm used to the big screen now, so my wife's 3.5" screen seems small. It didn't when I was using it, so you may never know unless you actually sample a big screen.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 10:34 am) No kidding... you've got both of them... and even you can't tell me.. 
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2008 10:40 am)  Well, how far away will you mount it? Up on the windshield, or with a vent mount? What type of car? If it's far you may want the bigger screen, to compensate. FWIW, I have the big screen, the wife has the TTS. I don't think I'd trade back.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 11:04 am) We tend to stick with smaller vehicles... So, I'm guessing it won't be too far away, no matter what.. (I might even get a MINI!!)..
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2008 11:07 am) Otherwise, consider the distance to the windshield, or wherever you will place it.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 02, 2008 11:14 am) Chances are... I'm not going to do anything more complicated than a suction cup and a power cord... 
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Replying to: kyfdx (Jun 02, 2008 11:22 am) You may even want to consider the new voice-activated models, though that's a different price class. |
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