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1723 messages, Last post on Nov 19, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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Replying to: jipster (Dec 23, 2008 5:59 pm) That's what I got first, so for me it's also easier to copy all my locations from an old device to a new one. I've sampled a Dash and it was so inferior it wasn't even funny. I was in the beta program and they said I could keep the device for FREE ($300 retail) if I paid for a one year subscription to their traffic data service, and I still turned it down. That's how much better the Garmin is. $189 for the 260W is a deal, and I think I saw the 205W also at BB for $159. I mean, map updates alone cost $75! That's like getting the device, charger, and stand for $84, plus it's a 4.4" widescreen. I think the prices have come down to no-brainer levels, and we will soon see one of these in nearly every car on the road. I may get a Miata PRHT and if I do I will soon purchase my 4th Garmin (sold the first to a co-worker).
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 24, 2008 9:28 am) For the off brands, there's a Navigon 2100 for $69.99 at Office Depot, a Sony NVU94T for $189 at Best Buy, a Sony Nav-U at Sears for $79.99, a TomTom One at 125 at Radio Shack for $99.99 and a Pharos PRD200 at Amazon for $99. Usual disclaimers - that's just from skimming the recent deals at fatwallet.com and there are various restrictions with some of these deals, and some may have already expired. But yeah, getting down to no-brainer levels, at least until the industry decides to consolidate. And why update the maps when you can buy a new unit for not much more money? The update prices need to crash to earth, especially on the factory OEM units.
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 24, 2008 11:48 am) That is for sure. If I spent $500 to upgrade the NAV in my Sequoia and it was no better than it is now, I would not be happy. I have gotten used to the poor routing. I would never pay the price for an OEM NAV in another vehicle.
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 12:08 pm) |
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California Lifts Ban on Windshield-Mounted GPS (GPS Magazine) Still can't mount them in the center of the dash where most people want them. Here's another freebie way to mount your NAV in a cupholder: GPS cup holder mount (Instructables) |
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 24, 2008 11:48 am) One warning about the cup holder mount - you may not get a signal as quickly. I moved my Nuvi 200W from the windshield to a vent-mount and it is much easier to reach with my fingers but it does take a little longer to get a signal. What I do is turn on the GPS before I turn on the car. It gets a signal sooner if it's not moving, for whatever reason.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:36 am) The coupon is still out there for another couple of days, but the base price may have gone up. And some managers may not honor the coupon on a item on sale - it seems to vary store by store. Crutchfield had it briefly for $114.99 and Ritz had it for $99.99 but they only had ~5 units per store. Some people got Staples to price match. It's a lot of work getting that last buck off, but if you're in the market, the deal sites have them. If you're fast enough. 
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2008 10:44 am) I gotta get my PRHT Miata first, then the GPS will come. Prices keep coming down so I'm not going to rush the purchase. Plus I may get one with traffic capability - not sure yet.
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:45 am) Like you say, no rush. There's a deal a day somewhere.
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2008 8:14 am) |
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