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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [steve_] by gagrice
Dec 24, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 24, 2008 11:48 am)

The update prices need to crash to earth, especially on the factory OEM units.

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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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [gagrice] by kiawah
Dec 24, 2008 (2:01 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 24, 2008 12:08 pm)

I don't remember the vehicle, it might have been a Suzuki, but they had a little pop up area on the top of the dash where you mounted your GPS unit. When you're done you pop it down and it's hidden. Makes soo much sense.
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Stick 'em on the dash by steve_ HOST
Dec 27, 2008 (11:44 am)
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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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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [steve_] by ateixeira
Dec 29, 2008 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 24, 2008 11:48 am)

You sure that was a 205W? Because they also have a non-widescreen model, the 205, which is cheaper.
 
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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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [ateixeira] by steve_ HOST
Dec 29, 2008 (10:44 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:36 am)

Oops, that price was after using a $50 off coupon.
 
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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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [steve_] by ateixeira
Dec 29, 2008 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 29, 2008 10:44 am)

Sweet coupon.
 
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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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [ateixeira] by steve_ HOST
Dec 31, 2008 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 29, 2008 10:45 am)

Here's a Nuvi 265T with lifetime traffic - today only for $165. But that's not the wide screen one. 1saleaday
 
Like you say, no rush. There's a deal a day somewhere.
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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [steve_] by gagrice
Dec 31, 2008 (10:18 am)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2008 8:14 am)

Do any of these handheld units get updates on POI or gas prices etc?
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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [gagrice] by steve_ HOST
Dec 31, 2008 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 31, 2008 10:18 am)

Never heard about updating POIs in real time like traffic. Would make sense. Ditto gas.
 
Juice?
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Re: Tom Tom VS Garmin [steve_] by fezo
Dec 31, 2008 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2008 10:33 am)

I was wondering the same thing. The ability to tell me what sort of restaurants are at what exit and gas and prices would be something I'd really want.
 
Anyone?

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