Title: Gps system
Post by: Springbok on Oct 10, 2007, 10:29 PM
Post by: Springbok on Oct 10, 2007, 10:29 PM
I need to purchase a Gps system in a hurry. Has anyone had experience with the Garmin Street Pilot 330 and the Tom Tom 1 3rd Edition?
Both have pretty similiar specs. so I guess it comes down to reliability and functionability. Based on experience can anyone advise which one I should go with?
Both have pretty similiar specs. so I guess it comes down to reliability and functionability. Based on experience can anyone advise which one I should go with?
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Post by: GeneF on Oct 11, 2007, 07:00 AM
Post by: GeneF on Oct 11, 2007, 07:00 AM
I have had a TomTom 510 for a couple of years and like it.
Take it on trips and it has saved us a lot of trouble.
Lots of POI's including campgrounds. Can do itinerary planning on it.
Can be set for biking, walking or the car.
Major drawback was learning how to use it. I can't say that the manual tells you all that you need to know. Just like computers today, they want you to figure it out yourself.
Non of the gps's are completely accurate and will lead you astray at times.
Take it on trips and it has saved us a lot of trouble.
Lots of POI's including campgrounds. Can do itinerary planning on it.
Can be set for biking, walking or the car.
Major drawback was learning how to use it. I can't say that the manual tells you all that you need to know. Just like computers today, they want you to figure it out yourself.
Non of the gps's are completely accurate and will lead you astray at times.
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Post by: ronerjones on Oct 11, 2007, 10:01 AM
Post by: ronerjones on Oct 11, 2007, 10:01 AM
I have the Garman 330c have only owned it about 3 months. So far it is great. If it doesn't get you to the door it gets you awfully close. It is the easiest thing to use right out of the box, complete touch screen. Programming in an address is so easy. It has so many built in addresses for finding state parks, restaurants, and almost anything else you can think of. I am very happy with mine.
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Post by: wynot on Oct 11, 2007, 01:52 PM
Post by: wynot on Oct 11, 2007, 01:52 PM
Quote from: SpringbokI need to purchase a Gps system in a hurry. Has anyone had experience with the Garmin Street Pilot 330 and the Tom Tom 1 3rd Edition?I have a Garmin StreetPilot 360. I have some comments on the other GPS thread regarding it. Don't know anything about the TomToms.
Both have pretty similiar specs. so I guess it comes down to reliability and functionability. Based on experience can anyone advise which one I should go with?
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Post by: austinado16 on Oct 11, 2007, 02:10 PM
Post by: austinado16 on Oct 11, 2007, 02:10 PM
Garmin Nuvi 350 is the only way to fly. It's top ranked and alot better than the Tom-Tom. I've turned 2 other people onto them and both have raved. One guy even compared it to the Tom-Tom that his boss had just purchased for them to use for the company. No comparison and now the boss is buying a Nuvi.
Garmin's maps are superior and the Nuvi with touch screen, voice prompts including telling you street names, freeway names, etc. is just top flight. Plus all kinds of search functions like if you want to find lodging, fuel, restaurants, fast food, camp grounds, amusements/attractions, etc.
Best $350 you'll ever spend.
Garmin's maps are superior and the Nuvi with touch screen, voice prompts including telling you street names, freeway names, etc. is just top flight. Plus all kinds of search functions like if you want to find lodging, fuel, restaurants, fast food, camp grounds, amusements/attractions, etc.
Best $350 you'll ever spend.
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Post by: wavery on Oct 11, 2007, 02:40 PM
Post by: wavery on Oct 11, 2007, 02:40 PM
Quote from: GeneFI have had a TomTom 510 for a couple of years and like it.The problem with accuracy is more with the maps than with the GPS. Any decent GPS should get you with 3' of where the accurate latitude and longitude actually is (depending on how many satellites are available at the instant). That doesn't necessarily mean that it will get you within 3' of where a location is printed on paper or programmed into a computer.
Take it on trips and it has saved us a lot of trouble.
Lots of POI's including campgrounds. Can do itinerary planning on it.
Can be set for biking, walking or the car.
Major drawback was learning how to use it. I can't say that the manual tells you all that you need to know. Just like computers today, they want you to figure it out yourself.
Non of the gps's are completely accurate and will lead you astray at times.
It is very hard to make a flat map out of a round world. In doing so, maps are often off by several feet. I have seen nautical charts that are off as far as a mile. That is because they weren't updated since the advent of GPS.
It's really funny (to me) to listen to people talk about GPS navigation on city streets. I started using Sat-Nav in 1984 then graduating to GPS when it was available in the early '90's. I sailed around the world twice for a total of 80,000 miles and negotiating some pretty tricky coastlines and using charts that were original copies made by Captain James Cook in the 1700's.
To use GPS to drive down the street is something that I just could never bring myself to do :sombraro: .
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Post by: 6Quigs on Oct 11, 2007, 03:01 PM
Post by: 6Quigs on Oct 11, 2007, 03:01 PM
We have the Tom Tom 1 XL and love it.
It didn't take much time to learn how to use it, and all the different features.
It was highly rated by a recent article in our local newspaper as well as consumer reports, so that's why we chose the Tom Tom.
It didn't take much time to learn how to use it, and all the different features.
It was highly rated by a recent article in our local newspaper as well as consumer reports, so that's why we chose the Tom Tom.
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Post by: GeneF on Oct 11, 2007, 06:29 PM
Post by: GeneF on Oct 11, 2007, 06:29 PM
"The problem with accuracy is more with the maps than with the GPS. "
Have to agree with you on this one Wavery.
Have a friend that works for one of the mapping companies. Full time job just trying to keep them up to date with new streets, developements, etc being done all the time.
They are still fun to use and get easier as time goes by.
I guess a lot depends on what you want to learn. Personally, I am not into the electronic gadgets so it takes me a bit longer to learn how to use them and then I only learn what I need to know.
Someetimes I just wish we could go back to cranking the phone to get the operator to place our call. :)
Have to agree with you on this one Wavery.
Have a friend that works for one of the mapping companies. Full time job just trying to keep them up to date with new streets, developements, etc being done all the time.
They are still fun to use and get easier as time goes by.
I guess a lot depends on what you want to learn. Personally, I am not into the electronic gadgets so it takes me a bit longer to learn how to use them and then I only learn what I need to know.
Someetimes I just wish we could go back to cranking the phone to get the operator to place our call. :)
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Post by: wavery on Oct 11, 2007, 07:03 PM
Post by: wavery on Oct 11, 2007, 07:03 PM
Quote from: GeneF"The problem with accuracy is more with the maps than with the GPS. "I can see where they would be fun for people that have never used them as a serious tool. However, in reality, they are nothing more than a toy at this stage.
Have to agree with you on this one Wavery.
Have a friend that works for one of the mapping companies. Full time job just trying to keep them up to date with new streets, developements, etc being done all the time.
They are still fun to use and get easier as time goes by.
I guess a lot depends on what you want to learn. Personally, I am not into the electronic gadgets so it takes me a bit longer to learn how to use them and then I only learn what I need to know.
Someetimes I just wish we could go back to cranking the phone to get the operator to place our call. :)
Now, when they start incorporating them with an, on-windshield, heads-up display that will give you real, usable information, in real time.....I may get one.
Its' coming....trust me... the military has been using this technology for years in fighter jets. The consumer side likes to take it in baby steps so that they always have a, "latest & greatest" to sell to people and out-date their own earlier models.
Google is working fast and furious on getting as much street level, video images as they can (it's a huge controversy right now on privacy invasion). I believe that this information will be used in the new generation GPS navigation for consumers on the street.
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Post by: Springbok on Oct 11, 2007, 08:51 PM
Post by: Springbok on Oct 11, 2007, 08:51 PM
Thanks to all of you who responded. It seems to be a close call so my wife's preference for the aesthetic appeal of the TomTom will probably prevail; she likes the flat screen configuration. I've tried to explain that the fact that the Garmin resembles a PC monitor from yesterday's generation is an indication that it has more technical goodies than the TomTom which translates into greater versatility but she wouldn't buy it.
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Post by: GeneF on Oct 12, 2007, 06:58 AM
Post by: GeneF on Oct 12, 2007, 06:58 AM
Quote from: SpringbokThanks to all of you who responded. It seems to be a close call so my wife's preference for the aesthetic appeal of the TomTom will probably prevail; she likes the flat screen configuration. I've tried to explain that the fact that the Garmin resembles a PC monitor from yesterday's generation is an indication that it has more technical goodies than the TomTom which translates into greater versatility but she wouldn't buy it.
Smart lady, your wife. :)
I think you will be very happy with the TomTom.
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Post by: GeneF on Oct 14, 2007, 08:19 AM
Post by: GeneF on Oct 14, 2007, 08:19 AM
If you haven't purchased a GPS yet, Best Buy has a TomTom on sale for $199 and a Garmin for $299.
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Post by: suburbpete on Oct 14, 2007, 10:28 AM
Post by: suburbpete on Oct 14, 2007, 10:28 AM
Quote from: austinado16Garmin Nuvi 350 is the only way to fly. It's top ranked and alot better than the Tom-Tom. I've turned 2 other people onto them and both have raved. One guy even compared it to the Tom-Tom that his boss had just purchased for them to use for the company. No comparison and now the boss is buying a Nuvi.I agree. I had the TomTom and took it back and bought the Garmin Nuvi 350. It's great and I wouldn't be without it !
Garmin's maps are superior and the Nuvi with touch screen, voice prompts including telling you street names, freeway names, etc. is just top flight. Plus all kinds of search functions like if you want to find lodging, fuel, restaurants, fast food, camp grounds, amusements/attractions, etc.
Best $350 you'll ever spend.
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Post by: cyclone on Oct 14, 2007, 08:55 PM
Post by: cyclone on Oct 14, 2007, 08:55 PM
I have a Garmin 340 -- it's great! Easy to use and so far, it has given us the right directions every time. Only once have we entered an address it did not have in the database, and this was a brand new subdivision so I expected it would not have it mapped yet. This little "toy" was invaluable on the summer vacation. Needed a pharmacy in Wilmington - drove right to the closest one. Ice cream in Nags Head - not a problem. The best route from OBX to West Virginia? Garmin nailed it (unlike Mapquest which routed us to DC first). One thing a sales guy at Best Buy told us - "don't buy the model with the Bluetooth capability or mp3 stuff if you don't need it." Waste of money unless you will use it for that. We searched on-line and found a much better price than anything we found locally.
Title: Gps
Post by: bobwhite_ok on Oct 19, 2007, 08:39 AM
Post by: bobwhite_ok on Oct 19, 2007, 08:39 AM
I took another approach on GPS.
One can use a GPS reciever on a laptop along with Microsoft Streets and trips to give you full GPS functionality.
I bought a USB Holux GPS reciever on EBAY for $42 (including shipping) along with a 2006 copy of Streets and Trips ($12). Bluetooth version is available at a slightly higher cost.
With a power adaptor for the cigarrete lighter the laptop is independent of battery power.
The GPS locates your position within a few feet.
The trip feature allows trip planning as well as real time monitoring. ( position, speed, mapping etc.)
Directions can be delivered via text or real time voice instructions.
The map feature is fun to explore, such as looking up your old haunts as well as points of interest on your trips.
It interfaces with Virtual Earth if you have a high speed internet connection.
More and more places are now offering WIFI connections so you can stay in touch with the laptop.
I'm still working on a bracket / holder to accomodate the laptop at the drives seat.
I must agree with the previous poster who circumavigated the glode decrying the use of GPS to drive around town. I remember, in my ill spent youth navigating Morocco (the country) on my BMW bike with nothing more than tank map about the size of a wheatties box. But that was a different time. Those were the days.
Bob
The Sahara Desert? Turn left at Marakesh, over the Atlas Mountains, you can't miss it!
One can use a GPS reciever on a laptop along with Microsoft Streets and trips to give you full GPS functionality.
I bought a USB Holux GPS reciever on EBAY for $42 (including shipping) along with a 2006 copy of Streets and Trips ($12). Bluetooth version is available at a slightly higher cost.
With a power adaptor for the cigarrete lighter the laptop is independent of battery power.
The GPS locates your position within a few feet.
The trip feature allows trip planning as well as real time monitoring. ( position, speed, mapping etc.)
Directions can be delivered via text or real time voice instructions.
The map feature is fun to explore, such as looking up your old haunts as well as points of interest on your trips.
It interfaces with Virtual Earth if you have a high speed internet connection.
More and more places are now offering WIFI connections so you can stay in touch with the laptop.
I'm still working on a bracket / holder to accomodate the laptop at the drives seat.
I must agree with the previous poster who circumavigated the glode decrying the use of GPS to drive around town. I remember, in my ill spent youth navigating Morocco (the country) on my BMW bike with nothing more than tank map about the size of a wheatties box. But that was a different time. Those were the days.
Bob
The Sahara Desert? Turn left at Marakesh, over the Atlas Mountains, you can't miss it!
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Post by: uchwear on Oct 19, 2007, 08:47 AM
Post by: uchwear on Oct 19, 2007, 08:47 AM
We're very good at reading maps but we like our c330 because it helps us to find restaurants and gas stations along the way. It usally gives us a very accurate arrival estimation also.
It's definitely not necessary but it's nice to have.
It's definitely not necessary but it's nice to have.
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Post by: Dray on Oct 22, 2007, 10:34 AM
Post by: Dray on Oct 22, 2007, 10:34 AM
I just bought the Garmin Nuvi 200 from Circuit City for $250. Tip: If you buy from Circuit City make sure and check their website. A lot of things are cheaper on the web than in the store, and if you tell them you'll get the web price.
The Nuvi 200 is fine for me. I'm not new to GPS. I've had one before and used them here and there. For me the Nuvi 200 had all I needed and nothing I didn't need. I didn't want or need blue tooth and mp3.
The Nuvi 200 is fine for me. I'm not new to GPS. I've had one before and used them here and there. For me the Nuvi 200 had all I needed and nothing I didn't need. I didn't want or need blue tooth and mp3.
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Post by: Dray on Oct 24, 2007, 10:10 AM
Post by: Dray on Oct 24, 2007, 10:10 AM
An arrogant fellow I work with was telling me why his new cell phone with GPS is the better way to go than buying a "stand alone" GPS unit. He says, "why would you buy one of those when you can get it on your phone?"
I actually think its a cool idea and did check into it. The salesperson told me that when the GPS is on it's using minutes. That's all I needed to hear. No thanks.
Does anyone have a cell phone with GPS and use it? I would like to hear how well or not it works?
I actually think its a cool idea and did check into it. The salesperson told me that when the GPS is on it's using minutes. That's all I needed to hear. No thanks.
Does anyone have a cell phone with GPS and use it? I would like to hear how well or not it works?
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Post by: SpeakEasy on Oct 24, 2007, 04:00 PM
Post by: SpeakEasy on Oct 24, 2007, 04:00 PM
OK - here's a stupid question from someone who never thought he'd be interested in a GPS system but might be changing his mind:
Do you have to have a subscription or plan of some sort to use these things?
Thanks,
-Speak
Do you have to have a subscription or plan of some sort to use these things?
Thanks,
-Speak
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Post by: TheViking on Oct 24, 2007, 04:35 PM
Post by: TheViking on Oct 24, 2007, 04:35 PM
The DW just got me this GPS and I really like it. It's a Garmin Nuvi 270. The best part is it has Voice operation and it's all on a huge 4.3 touch screen.
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Post by: 6Quigs on Oct 24, 2007, 05:04 PM
Post by: 6Quigs on Oct 24, 2007, 05:04 PM
Quote from: TheVikingThe DW just got me this GPS and I really like it. It's a Garmin Nuvi 270. The best part is it has Voice operation and it's all on a huge 4.3 touch screen.
Ahem Brian,
just a heads up, but you might want to reconsider the location of the GPS in your vehicle as you appear, in the photo provided, to be in violation of the California Vehicle Code :
26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows. :sombraro:
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Post by: Dray on Oct 25, 2007, 10:12 AM
Post by: Dray on Oct 25, 2007, 10:12 AM
Quote from: SpeakEasyOK - here's a stupid question from someone who never thought he'd be interested in a GPS system but might be changing his mind:
Do you have to have a subscription or plan of some sort to use these things?
Thanks,
-Speak
You don't need a subscription, which is the beauty of these things. Once you buy them there's no more costs....unless you want to update your maps or if you get one of the more high end units which allow for traffic and weather information. Both of those features require a subscription.
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Post by: TheViking on Oct 25, 2007, 11:22 AM
Post by: TheViking on Oct 25, 2007, 11:22 AM
Quote from: 6QuigsAhem Brian,
just a heads up, but you might want to reconsider the location of the GPS in your vehicle as you appear, in the photo provided, to be in violation of the California Vehicle Code :
26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows. :sombraro:
Well then I'm in real trouble because right next to the GPS is my Satellite radio!
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Post by: SpeakEasy on Oct 25, 2007, 05:41 PM
Post by: SpeakEasy on Oct 25, 2007, 05:41 PM
Quote from: 6QuigsCalifornia Vehicle Code :
26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows. :sombraro:
Wow. Yet another big difference between NY and CA. Here in NY our E-Z Pass thruway-electronic toll-reader-thing MUST be mounted on the windshield!
-Speak
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Post by: Shepherd on May 04, 2008, 05:58 PM
Post by: Shepherd on May 04, 2008, 05:58 PM
Quote from: 6QuigsAhem Brian,
just a heads up, but you might want to reconsider the location of the GPS in your vehicle as you appear, in the photo provided, to be in violation of the California Vehicle Code :
26708. (a) (1) No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any object or material placed, displayed, installed, affixed, or applied upon the windshield or side or rear windows. :sombraro:
Man, so everyone in CA has to rip the rearview mirror off their car's windshield before they leave the sales lot, or does the dealer take them off before putting them out for sale :J
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Post by: austinado16 on May 04, 2008, 06:06 PM
Post by: austinado16 on May 04, 2008, 06:06 PM
Quote from: ShepherdMan, so everyone in CA has to rip the rearview mirror off their car's windshield before they leave the sales lot, or does the dealer take them off before putting them out for sale :J
We are a joke here in Cali aren't we? My guess is; the law has been written as an anti-radar/laser detector law, but they've written it vague because they know there's an FCC regulation that says something like, "you" can receive any broadcasted signal.
Our anti-cell phone "thing" hits in July......to augment our recent "it's illegal to drive "distracted" law.
Anyone considering a GPS should look no further than Garmin's 350. $250 or so, all day long on ebay and they run circles around the Tom-Tom's and Magellan's.
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Post by: Shepherd on May 04, 2008, 06:16 PM
Post by: Shepherd on May 04, 2008, 06:16 PM
Quote from: austinado16We are a joke here in Cali aren't we? My guess is; the law has been written as an anti-radar/laser detector law, but they've written it vague because they know there's an FCC regulation that says something like, "you" can receive any broadcasted signal.
Our anti-cell phone "thing" hits in July......to augment our recent "it's illegal to drive "distracted" law.
Anyone considering a GPS should look no further than Garmin's 350. $250 or so, all day long on ebay and they run circles around the Tom-Tom's and Magellan's.
Just some good natured teasing, I hope no one took offense.
Spot on about Garmins, I love my Nuvi. I have an antiquated built in system that needed updated DVD's for which they wanted $245. Even if I had the new DVD's it still wouldn't touch the Nuvi for ease of use and the built in unit can't be taken out of the truck, switched to pedestrian mode and used to find nice Points of Interest for the family on vacation.
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Post by: garym053 on May 04, 2008, 06:52 PM
Post by: garym053 on May 04, 2008, 06:52 PM
I went with a Dell PDA and GPS receiver and it has been great!
I've entered addresses and it's taken us to the exact driveway.
I can read a map, plot a course, etc with the best of them, but when you have a choice of beening rerouted around road closings, (the "BIG" dig in Boston, gets a little too much H2O for example!) WHILE you drive or stopping to look at a map, what do YOU think is best!!
I'd go GPS any day and go with the one that has the bells and whistles that appeal to you!
I've entered addresses and it's taken us to the exact driveway.
I can read a map, plot a course, etc with the best of them, but when you have a choice of beening rerouted around road closings, (the "BIG" dig in Boston, gets a little too much H2O for example!) WHILE you drive or stopping to look at a map, what do YOU think is best!!
I'd go GPS any day and go with the one that has the bells and whistles that appeal to you!
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Post by: Old Starcraft on May 04, 2008, 08:21 PM
Post by: Old Starcraft on May 04, 2008, 08:21 PM
Gary,
I too use a Palm PDA with Blue tooth GPS. I have a Palm T/X with a DeLorme Bluetooth receiver. For the last couple of years have been running the DeLorme software, but am not really too happy with it. I undertand the Dell PDA's are a window OS, but what type of GPS software do you use?, and do you like it?
Thanks,
I too use a Palm PDA with Blue tooth GPS. I have a Palm T/X with a DeLorme Bluetooth receiver. For the last couple of years have been running the DeLorme software, but am not really too happy with it. I undertand the Dell PDA's are a window OS, but what type of GPS software do you use?, and do you like it?
Thanks,
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Post by: austinado16 on May 04, 2008, 08:29 PM
Post by: austinado16 on May 04, 2008, 08:29 PM
Yep, love my Nuvi 350. Wife bought it for me when they first came out, so unfortunately we paid full boat for it. But, we use it all the time. Bought one of the dash beanbags for it, and actually like that even better than the suction cup mount.
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Post by: outdoors5 on May 05, 2008, 07:30 PM
Post by: outdoors5 on May 05, 2008, 07:30 PM
Does the Tom Tom One 3rd. edition show the name on the screen of the street you are about to turn on. A picture of the screen on the box does not show that for the Tom Tom One. The Garmin box shows the name of the street to turn on in a green rectangle on top of the screen. Please clear up how the Tom Tom shows the name of the street to turn on. I'm ready to buy it but feel this is needed and not just having "turn right".
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Post by: garym053 on May 05, 2008, 08:08 PM
Post by: garym053 on May 05, 2008, 08:08 PM
Hi Old Starcraft,
The software bundled with the Dell PDA and GPS Receiver has Dell's name on it. I assume it's written by someone else and licensed to Dell. I'll see if it has an further info and let you know!
The only problem I've had, and I haven't narrowed it down to the PDA or the software, but twice in the last year and a half it has just stopped mid trip! It starts right back up if you turn it off and back on. Luckily it hasn't happened at critical points of a trip!
The software bundled with the Dell PDA and GPS Receiver has Dell's name on it. I assume it's written by someone else and licensed to Dell. I'll see if it has an further info and let you know!
The only problem I've had, and I haven't narrowed it down to the PDA or the software, but twice in the last year and a half it has just stopped mid trip! It starts right back up if you turn it off and back on. Luckily it hasn't happened at critical points of a trip!
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Post by: austinado16 on May 05, 2008, 08:37 PM
Post by: austinado16 on May 05, 2008, 08:37 PM
Quote from: outdoors5Does the Tom Tom One 3rd. edition show the name on the screen of the street you are about to turn on. A picture of the screen on the box does not show that for the Tom Tom One. The Garmin box shows the name of the street to turn on in a green rectangle on top of the screen. Please clear up how the Tom Tom shows the name of the street to turn on. I'm ready to buy it but feel this is needed and not just having "turn right".
Don't hesitate to buy the Garmin 350:
1)You get the next street info across the top of the screen.
2)You get the big pink trail to follow on the map and you can drag that around with your finger or zoom in or zoom out to see more or less of the area or advance ahead of your position.
3)You get the direction box in the lower right corner and touching that gets you a repeat of the upcoming verbal directions, touching it again gets you a written list of the verbal directions that are pending.
4)You get the time of arrival in the lower left corner and touching that gives you a new screen showing your actual speed, your distance traveled, distance to target, etc.
5)You get some fantastic accuracy and satelite reception. I actually took mine with me in a jet on a cross country flight. Not only did I get satelite reception inside, and my speed (588mph!) I got to see where we were, and then zoom down all the way to individual street level and watch us fly over cities. When I was board, I dragged the map out to the Pacific Ocean and tooled around Hawaii at street level.
Best $250 you can spend in my opinion. My Mom was just out for a visit......tossed her a set of car keys, gave her a quick how-to with the Garmin, and off she went. Wound up taking it to San Francisco and using it to do the tourist thing up there, then took it home with her on the plan and mailed it back a week later. Then jumped on ebay and bought one, and a dash bean bag to go with it. She loves the thing!
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Post by: outdoors5 on May 05, 2008, 09:06 PM
Post by: outdoors5 on May 05, 2008, 09:06 PM
Quote from: outdoors5Does the Tom Tom One 3rd. edition show the name on the screen of the street you are about to turn on. A picture of the screen on the box does not show that for the Tom Tom One............... Please clear up how the Tom Tom shows the name of the street to turn on. I'm ready to buy it but feel this is needed and not just having "turn right".
Thanks for the input on the Garmin. Any information on the Tom Tom One with regards to the above quote.
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Post by: austinado16 on May 05, 2008, 09:11 PM
Post by: austinado16 on May 05, 2008, 09:11 PM
Quote from: outdoors5Thanks for the input on the Garmin. Any information on the Tom Tom One with regards to the above quote.I have not personally used a TomTom. But my neighbor saw my Garmin, bought one on ebay and took it to work where they had purchased a TomTom for their employees to use out on service calls. My neighbor took them both out together and did a comparison. He says the Garmin ran circles around the TomTom, and now his boss wants to buy the Garmin.