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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. |
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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. |
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| That's exactly what I was looking for. I'll check out all of them. Thanks! | |
| Have any of you that have or have used a car navigation system found that placement of homes in some neighborhoods is incorrect? | |
| 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. | |
| Has dropped the price of the Garmin iQue3600 to only $499 on the web at www.radioshack.com. | |
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I need to know HOW MANY waypoints specific brands & models of cars allow you to set for their guidance system (audio and video). For example, 2004 Lexus 330 allows a total of FIVE (5). Lexus calls them destinations. For example, how many waypoints or destinations, for GUIDANCE, does a 2004 Toyota Camry (with its factory option nav system) allow you to set? Only owners are going to be able to find this out. Please see if you can find out for any model and post here. I need year, brand, model number and then how many waypoints or destinations its system will GUIDE you to. Thanks.
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Replying to: swingerjay (Jun 21, 2004 11:23 am) My 2004 Honda Accord's built-in OEM voice-controlled navigation system can store up to 50 destinations for each of two users. That's a total of 100 destinations. The system is manufactured by Alpine, although their name doesn't appear on it. It uses NAVTEQ mapping software. Highly recommended.
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