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#53 of 1721 GPS Outfitters.com by peglegger Mar 01, 2004 (1:25 pm)
I would recommend GPS Outfitters as a place for reference if you go with the Garmin iQue 3600. I love my unit, but I have to admit that I stumbled through map installation, etc. GPS Outfitters sells a tutorial CD-Rom that would have really helped me up-front, but I still have found a lot of value in it. gpsoutfitters.com is there website.   I love the portability, the size, and the convenience of having all my Palm stuff in the same unit (plus you can link your existing contacts to their map locations!). It's awesome. You will have to buy additional stuff to make it really work (memory, for sure....512 MB SD card for about $140 or so; travel kit for about $80, etc.)   MP3 not sure about yet...I'll probably just use a stand-alone MP3 versus tying up this unit with music (which would probably justify another SD card).   Just my two cents....
#54 of 1721 New cars offering NAV Systems by swingerjay Mar 05, 2004 (3:12 pm)
I have learned from responses that the Honda Accord nav system will simply follow, showing vehicle location and direction.   I was assured that the Toyota Camry will also.   The system on Lexus cars will also do this.   I think there is a very good chance that all of them will operate without forcing you to accept "guidance." My quest is over.
#55 of 1721 Hey guys by mushroom Mar 26, 2004 (2:47 pm)
Because I know little about GPS nav systems, I need some advice. Here is what I need:   *Simplicity: not so many little buttons, I don't want to spend alot of time learning the thing.   *Something with few bugs.   *Accuracy: Closest approximation of your exact location as possible. I don't know if they differ on this...   *Not handheld, and screen big enough to easily read whatever's on it.   The ones that come with new cars are nice, just how they are built-in. I'd prefer to have one built-in, but if there is a good one that I can buy separately, that's fine too. Does anyone know the name of the manufacturers for car makers? Like GM, Mercedes, or any company you know of. Either that or does anyone know where to find this info besides bugging the salesmen about it when i don't intend to buy their car?   I don't care about price.   I hope some of you can help me out. Thanks for reading.
#57 of 1721 to mushroom. by cwalker29 Mar 29, 2004 (6:45 am)
I am your GPS expert. You have many great options because price is not an option.   Auto Handheld: Garmin iQue3600 Sports Handheld: Magellan SporTrak   Since you have requested no handheld, I suggest:   Magellan Roadmate 700 - $1200 (works outta the box, all NA) Magellan Roadmate 500 - $900 (you have to download)   Garmin StreetPilot 2620 - $1500 (works outta the box, all NA) Garmin StreetPilot 2610 - $1100 (have to download)   Both have turn-by-turn voice guided directions, and a full database of restaurants, landmarks, and personal saved waypoints.   Basically it will all come down to which form factor, screen, control, brand use prefer. I like the Magellan form factor and control better but prefer the Garmin software and brand. Your choice. If money really isnt an option I suggest you purchase both, for trial and error to see which unit best suits your needs. Any other questions? oh yeah RadioShack has them all.   Oh yeah and I wouldnt knock the iQue just yet, until you try it, enormous value at $550. It uses the same software as the ones double the price.
#59 of 1721 Thanks cwalker by mushroom Apr 01, 2004 (6:10 pm)
That's exactly what I was looking for. I'll check out all of them. Thanks!
#60 of 1721 Mapquest/Navtech Street Inaccuracies by footie Apr 23, 2004 (5:28 am)
Have any of you that have or have used a car navigation system found that placement of homes in some neighborhoods is incorrect?
#61 of 1721 Near future by pathstar1 May 10, 2004 (5:55 pm)
There is an excellant article in the current Scientific American on the GPS system and upgrades they are doing to it. We will see the results in 2005. GPS systems (receivers) will have to be replaced to benefit from these vast improvements.
#62 of 1721 RadioShack! by cwalker29 May 11, 2004 (12:21 pm)
Has dropped the price of the Garmin iQue3600 to only $499 on the web at www.radioshack.com.

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