knowledge whatsoever about GPS systems, I thought I would question my buddies at Yahoo Answers their opinions. Please let me know your thoughts from all perspectives: ease of use, portability , and cost, too. I always wonder if salesreps are just trying to sell me the most expensive model or, for that matter, one that they are trying to get rid of!! Thanks, in advance!

GARMIN NUVI 1450 5" TOUCHSCREEN PORTABLE GPS

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My husbands Christmas wish list includes a GPS navigation system to stick on the dash of his truck….what is the best one?

MAGELLAN ROADMATE 2036-MU AUTOMOTIVE GPS PORTABLE RECEIVER RM2036SGUUC

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I am looking to buy a GPS navigator and was wondering if there is a monthly fee or if you just buy it and use it. Also I am looking for a low cost unit, what are some excellent recommendations and why. thanks.

TomTom VIA 1405TM 4.3" Portable GPS Navigator w/Maps

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I want to get a gps, I drive alot. Both seem to have fee’s that come along with them for updating the maps. Wondering what the pro’s and con’s of each are? LIke, is the phone’s smaller screen going to show excellent pics of where you are? I want it to talk to me too, so I don’t have to look all the time. Does one sound better than the other? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

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I am moving and I want a GPS to show me the surrounding streets with the names. I dont want to just follow a route
Which one I need

TOMTOM XL 350TM 4.3" LCD PORTABLE GPS

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hubpages.com The widescreen nüvi 1350 redefines portable, affordable navigation. This ultra-thin GPS has preloaded maps for North America, announces streets by name, guides you to the proper lane for navigation, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute™.

GARMIN NUVI 1690 BLUETOOTH PORTABLE 4.3" GPS NAVIGATOR

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Garmin Nuvi 260 Portable GPS Navigation System

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• Bright, 4.3-inch diagonal color WQVGA TFT touchscreen with 480 x 272 pixels and white backlight
• Preloaded with City Navigator North America NT
• Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling with compatible devices
• High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception
• NOTE: Model number on the box is 765T because the traffic receiver is included; but, the model number on the device itself is 765 as the “T” in 765T refers to the additional component

Product Description
Have you lost your sense of direction? Let Garmin nuvi 765t 4.3″ GPS be your guiding system to take you hither and yonder. It opens United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico for visual exploration. You’ll get the knowledge of a native where and when ever you choose to go. It’s the surefire tool for any traveler even for those with no sense of direction. The Garmin nuvi 765t is fully equipped to help you get where you’re going. The nuvi 765T offers full coverage mapping for the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The preloaded map data features nearly six million points of interest, including hotels, restaurants, gas stations, ATMs and attractions. The map data is provided by NAVTEQ, a world leader in premium-quality mapping. It features 3D buildings, lane help and lifetime traffic alerts from NAVTEQ. Take advantage of Garmin’s first premium traffic service without subscription fees. 3D navigation with lane help provides drivers a clear picture of what lies ahead on their route, including road sign detail and arrows indicating the proper lane for navigation. Some areas even offer a 3D view of buildings. Steer clear of traffic with nuvi’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Feel comfortable and at home on the road with this Garmin nuvi 765t. It’s essentially a must for any trip. Auto time zone will automatically adjust your time zone while navigating Garmin Connect Photos – associate your favorite images with saved locations DEM maps show you shaded terrain contours at various zoom levels High-sensitivity GPS receiver for improved performance and reception Turn-by-turn directions with voice guidance Simple-to-use, Touchscreen interface Trip computer records mileage, max speed, total time and more Simplified PC connectivity, using USB mass storage Configurable vehicle icons allows users to select a funAmazon.com Product Description
Take the right way on the highway with nüvi 765T, featuring lane help. This feature guides you to the proper lane for navigation. The 765T adds hands-free calling to the nüvi 755T. Like the rest of the nüvi 705-series, this advanced navigator comes with premium features including 3-D building view, photo navigation, quicker screen redraws, route plotting, emergency and car locators and much more.

Know the Lane Before It’s Too Late
nüvi 765T takes navigation to the next level with lane help. No more guessing which lane you need to be in to make an upcoming turn. Lane help guides you to the right lane for an approaching turn or exit, making unfamiliar intersections and exits simple to navigate. It realistically displays road signs and junctions on your route along with arrows that indicate the proper lane for navigation. Lane help is available in select metropolitan cities.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 765T’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs) and features digital elevation maps and 3-D building view in some areas to help you orient yourself with your surroundings. You can also upload custom points of interest (POIs). With HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position quicker to get you there quicker, and its ultra-quick map redraw ensures a smooth user interface.

Make Hands-free Calls
For hands-free calling, nüvi 765T integrates A2DP Bluetooth® wireless technology with a built-in microphone and speaker (optional external microphone available). Just pair it with your compatible Bluetooth phone and talk hands-free through the 765T while staying focused on the road. Simply dial numbers with nüvi’s touchscreen keypad to make a call. To answer calls, just tap the screen and speak into its built-in microphone. Delight in convenient one-touch dialing for contacts and points of interest. Even listen to

nüvi 765T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse.

high-quality stereo music on your headset with A2DP Bluetooth technology.

Avoid Traffic Tie-ups
Steer clear of traffic with nüvi 765T’s integrated FM traffic receiver. Receive alerts about traffic delays and road construction that lie ahead on your route. Next, simply touch nüvi’s screen to view traffic details or detour around the problem area.

Find Yourself, Your Car
Keep track of yourself and your car with nüvi 765T. Just tap the “Where Am I?” emergency locator to find the closest hospitals, police stations, fuel stations, nearest address and intersection. Also see your exact latitude and longitude coordinates. nüvi 765T even remembers where you parked. It automatically marks your position when you remove it from the windshield mount, so you can navigate with nüvi on foot and find your way back to your vehicle. Perfect for unfamiliar spots and crowded lots such as amusement parks, stadiums and malls.

Plot Ahead
nüvi 765T includes advanced navigation features to take the worry out of traveling. With route plotting you can save 10 routes, specify via points and preview simulated turns on the 765T’s wide screen. In addition, nüvi 765T automatically sorts multiple destinations to provide an efficient route for errands, deliveries or sales calls. It also displays speed limits for highways and Interstates in the U.S. and Europe. A trip log provides an electronic bread crumb trail of up to 10,000 points, so you can see where you’ve been on the map.

See More
With nüvi 765T’s widescreen show, you’ll always get the huge picture. View map detail, driving directions, photos and more in bright, brilliant color. Its sunlight-readable, 4.3-inch show is simple to read — from any direction.

Take It With You Like the rest of the nüvi 705-series, nüvi 765T sports a sleek, slim design and fits comfortably in your pocket or purse. Its rechargeable lithium-ion battery makes it convenient for navigation by car or foot.

Go Beyond Navigation Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 765T includes many “must have” entertainment and travel tools including MP3 player, audio book player (subscription to Audible.com required), world travel clock, automatic time zone transition, currency converter, unit converter, calculator and more. With nüvi 765T’s wireless FM transmitter¹ you can hear audio, including voice prompts, MP3s and audio books, through your vehicle’s stereo. Show off photos of your travels with nüvi’s picture viewer. Download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. The 765T is compatible with our free Garmin Garage where you can download fun icons that show your location on the map. It also comes with Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in SD™ cards such as Garmin Travel Guides for detailed data on attractions.

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Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime Traffic

Magellan Maestro MAES4250 4250 4.3-inch Portable GPS Navigator - Bluetooth

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MIO N179 WIDESCREEN PORTABLE NAVIGATION GPS

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• High-sensitivity GPS receiver for quick satellite lock; sleek, ultra-slim design fits in a pocket
• Pre-loaded with City Navigtor NT maps for North America, including more than 6 million name-searchable points of interest
• Pedestrian navigation capability enabled through optional CityXplorer maps; ecoRoute suggests fuel-efficient routes to save drivers money and fuel
• Public transit mode allows you to navigate using buses, tramway, metro, and suburban rail systems
• Turn-by-turn directions with spoken street names (text-to-speech)

Product Description
Garmin n 010-00783-20 Portable / Handheld NavigatorsAmazon.com Product Description
nüvi 1250 redefines portable, affordable navigation. This thin GPS has preloaded maps for North America or Europe, announces streets by name, offers pedestrian navigation options and calculates a more fuel-efficient route with ecoRoute™.

Just over a half-inch thick.

Garmin greets you with two simple questions: “Where to?” and “View Map.” This screen is central to every navigation function and route-plotting tool. Simply plug and play.

The device announces the name of exits and streets so you never have to take your eyes off the road.

An ultra-thin GPS navigator with fantastic Garmin features like CityXplorer and ecoRoute.

Navigate City Transit
With its enhanced pedestrian navigation capabilities, nüvi 1250 is the perfect travel companion for getting around town. Download optional cityXplorer™ content to help you navigate city public transit. Know where to walk, where to catch the bus, subway, tram or other transportation and how long it will take to get there. It easily fits in your pocket or purse. cityXplorer maps are available for select cities throughout North America and Europe. And with prices as low as $9.99, you’ll have money left over to spend in the huge city.

Get Turn-by-Turn Directions
nüvi 1250’s intuitive interface greets you with two simple questions: “Where To?” and “View Map.” Touch the color screen to easily look up addresses and services and get voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions that speak street names to your destination. It comes preloaded with detailed City Navigator® NT street maps, nearly 6 million points of interest (POIs), 2-D or 3-D mapsand the speed limit for most major roads in the U.S. and Europe. Its digital elevation maps show youshaded contours at higher zoom levels, giving you a huge picture of the surrounding terrain. With the 1250’s enhanced user interface, you can slide your finger to conveniently scroll between screens. You also can upload custom points of interest (POIs). And with HotFix® satellite prediction, nüvi calculates your position quicker to get you there quicker.

Go Beyond Navigation
Navigation is just the beginning. nüvi 1250 saves you gas and money with ecoRoute — a green feature that calculates the most fuel-efficient route, tracks fuel usage and more. The 1250 includes many travel tools, including JPEG picture viewer, world travel clock with time zones, currency converter, measurement converter, calculator and more. With photo navigation, you can download pictures from Garmin Connect™ Photos and navigate to them. It’s also compatible with lifetime traffic alerts (receiver buy required). With its “Where Am I?” emergency locator, you always know your location. Simply tap the screen to get your exact latitude and longitude coordinates, the nearest address and intersection, and the closest hospitals, police stations and fuel stations. The 1250 features Garmin Lock™, an anti-theft feature, and is compatible with our free Garmin Garage™ where you can download custom voices and vehicles. Enhance your travel experience with optional plug-in microSD™ cards.

What’s in the Box
nüvi 1250, Preloaded City Navigator® NT North America (U.S. and Canada), Vehicle suction cup mount, Vehicle power cable, Dashboard disc, Quick start manual

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Garmin nüvi 1250 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator

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My husband wants a GPS system for his car for Christmas. I know nothing about these things. I’ve seen the Tom Tom’s, and Garmins, but I’m not sure what to look for. He just wants something basic, nothing too fancy with a gazillion features. But not the cheapest one either. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Garmin Nuvi 260 Portable GPS Navigation System

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I cannot find any information regarding a portable auto GPS – just PDA’s, cell phones, etc.

GARMIN NUVI 265W WIDESCREEN PORTABLE NAVIGATION GPS

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