What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is the best unit to go with and why. I'm willing to pay up to ~ $ 200.00. Can you please help, which unit/model # would you buy and why? Thanks in advance! What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is... » Read More What's the best GPS unit to buy up to $ 200.00? I am new to the GPS world and with so many choices, it is hard to decide which brand & model to buy. I need your advice on what you think is the best unit to go with and why. I'm willing to pay up to ~ $ 200.00. Can you please help, which unit/model # would you buy and why? Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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I will check that model out, thanks so much! (sorry I just saw your post today) :)
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I have the same question, and I WOULD need Europe maps..... and probably Mexico. Thanks.
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Nuvi 765tI have been using this unit for over a year, it has great features check it out.The price has really come down
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Why are there so many refurbished Garmin GPS's for sale. Is it because they sella ton, and get a 1/2 ton returned ? Are people taking one trip and returning units?Any ideas????
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The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps. The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money... » Read More The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Need to buy separately. I'm not sure whether it's available from Farmin as this model GPS is discontinued. Even if it is you can probably find it at a lower price by doing an Internet search for it b
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I am thinking about purchasing one and have looked at many reviews for all Garmin GPS's. My main concern is that I want the bluetooth since the law about using hands free to talk on your cell phone starts next month. I have come to find out that you can get the C550 street pilot for a lot cheaper then any of the Nuvis with bluetooth. The only bad thing ive found is the street pilot is a bit bulkier, but if I am going to save $200, I dont mind the bulk...think im gonna go with the street pilot C550.
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Why must everyone get a map update? I never do. Hell, one of my GPSs hasn't had a map update in ten years and it's not perfect... but with a little common sense I can use it to navigate anywhere I want.This one is recent enough that I think it's fine.For $99, it was an excellent deal. This is an awesome GPS. I don't think paying 50% more for maps and bluetooth is a bad idea, but not everyone needs either of those feature.
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Have to agree with comments regarding refurb units. Buyer beware however that the maps will almost never be the newest available and my units maps were three updates old. The cost to buy the new maps would have meant the refurb unit + map upgrade would be same price as a new unit. Mmmmm. Aside from that annoyance and the refusal of TomTom to allow a free upgrade to new maps, the unit looks good as a new one.
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The Oregon GPS is a nice unit, fairly light, easy to read, user friendly and easy to navagate buttons. If your looking for a unit to use more detailed maps this unit is not for you. Its difficult to download maps from Terrain Navagator Pro and will only hold so many. If you are just going to use the Garmin 24 maps on the unit, which will cost you more money to purchase then I recommend this unit. If you like to fiddle alot with the unit be warned it uses up a lot of battery power so carry extras with you. I purchased the Oregon 550 and altho I do like it I wish I had spent the extra money and bought the 550T series or the Montana 650T. Hope this helps.
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Want to know if map updates are available for this GPS? Free or not. if not, in a year or two maps tend to become unreliable. Want to know how much cost?
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Why must everyone get a map update? I never do. Hell, one of my GPSs hasn't had a map update in ten years and it's not perfect... but with a little common sense I can use it to navigate anywhere I want. This one is recent enough that I think it's fine. For $99, it was an excellent deal. This is an awesome GPS. I don't think paying 50% more for maps and bluetooth is a bad idea, but not everyone needs either of those feature.
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Hello,My experience with the GPSMAP 62 was not very good. The unit froze up several times during use and each time I had to restart the unit. Coworkers of mine use the GPSMAP 60 and really like it and I have heard the GPSMAP 64 is a good model. I recently purchased a Garmin Etrex 30 and I love it. I paid $200 and it's worth every penny. The new GLONASS technology in the etrex 30 is outstanding, I can be in the thickest timber canopy and still have >20' accuracy. I hope this helps.
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I keep reading and researching and just can't decide which way to go. I have an old Garmin. I want Blue tooth with traffic. Lane change would help me a lot; I have a bad sense of direction and I need the best GPS to help me "get there!" Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!
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I agree-have been in the market for a new GPS for awhile now. Really do not need one [my Garmin 350 still does the job]. I like some of the newer features on the 1300 series-see such mixed reviews!! Model numbers should be mandatory when submitting a review so the customer can differentiate between units.
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I'm surprised no one has given you a suggestion. On the off chance you are still looking, I'll add a comment or two. Obviously, any of the units you have listed "could" do the job very well (I've heard good and bad things about each of them). Multiple routing (which my unit doesn't have) would be very nice to have if it's implemented properly. I originally wanted the Magellan because I liked its features better than the others (especially the AAA feature), but didn't want to take a chance (their customer support is terrible). And any unit that allows you to exclude/avoid a road is a good one to get. The Nuvi 200 really is a basic unit and has no Text-to-Speech (which I prefer even though some names are butchered). The 200 also comes with only the lower 48 states (adding Canada can get very expensive), so I would suggest the 250 or 260 (the 260 has TTS). The newer 260W (wide-screen) is probably priced too high right now. As far as ease of use, they all work similarly, but Garmins are probably the easiest and most logical (with Magellan a close second). TomTom will give you many more customizable options, plus has Mapshare (a really great idea). No matter what you decide to get, I'm sure you will be pleased. Just remember that they all have various quirks (even the big, expensive models).
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Asking if something is good will likely not get you much of a useful answer. What is good to you? What do you need it to do? How will you use it? How much money can you spend? How much money do you want to spend? All of these are things that are important for you to decide, before you buy anything, let alone a GPS. Only then, can you determine whether or not it's good (for you).
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You probably already bought your GPS, but just in case, if you look around you may find the nuvi 650 for a lot less. I just ordered one last week (should get it today) from Costco.com for $299 plus my membership fee of $50 plus shipping and taxes, total $374.
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Hey Thanks man, I will sure try this if I get problems with next unit, I should receve it sometime next week. To be honest I feel like naked without my GPS ...lol