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1753 messages, Last post on Dec 01, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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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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Replying to: gagrice (Dec 31, 2008 10:18 am) Juice?
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2008 10:33 am) Anyone? |
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Garmin Navigational Software Update Supplies Drivers With Fuel-Efficient Routes 
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Replying to: steve_ (Dec 31, 2008 10:33 am) Real-time updates? Great in concept, but.... I had that Dash device for a while, and that's how that was supposed to work. Real-time traffic as well. Great concept. Horrible execution. Took FOREVER to boot up, crashed often, plenty of map errors, POI grossly incomplete (under schools they listed Colleges but no High Schools, Middle Schools, or Elementary? none?). What they did was connect you to a wi-fi if there was one, and then Google search for POIs live on the internet, but that only worked if you had a wi-fi connection, which was seldom. Horrible interface, less than useless traffic data did not seem real-time at all, likely because there were not enough subscribers willing to use such an awful GPS device. So honestly, I'll stick with a tried-and-true and pay $65 every 18 months or so for a map update. Gas stations do change ownership often but until I see a reliable way for real-time updates to occur I'll definitely pass.
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Per the Garmin website, the 260W has a significantly higher list price, yet as are as I could tell, feature for feature, the 255W is superior, overall. Did I miss something? Are the listed prices outdated? Perhaps street prices are different? (Sorry if this has been discussed before)
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