is it better than garmin 3597
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I don't know as the Tom Tom is the only GPS I have owned. However, we made it through 17 days in Ireland with it. Occasionally, it would make a mistake and show us as being off-road when we were on a highway but nothing big. It helps to have some idea of where you are going and what roads you'll be taking.
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I don't know if its better, but TomTom has taken us all over Europe and the US. We just set the home button for wherever we are staying, get in the car, and follow the road. When we are ready to go back home, it gets us back with no problem. On our last vacation, it successfully navigated us through the Swiss Alps. Hope this helps.
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I got the TomTom 3 yrs ago and it still works well for me. The only reason I got it was the world maps. Compared to today's units, TomTom or Garmin, it's basically an antique. There are so many more features available now, you have to decide on what features are important to you.
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I think it depends on what are you looking for, the filters i did to choose back in the day when I was looking for a GPS were: big screen, worldwide edition and free updates. Nowdays a cellphone does most of the gps functions and your avoid having another gadget with you. The garwin brand its top line and I have used it when I do rentals cars, my advice its go to your local store and see both models and then buy it thru amazon, remember quality its based and its different from each individual standards.
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Thanks for the input, I actually kept the original Garmin. I realized it couldn't recognize my position re: the street because my house is 1000 ft off the road. I actually like it a lot. It does quirky things like take me to the highway one way and bring me home another even though the streets are not one way. At this point, I'm glad I got it.
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No, for that price is dificult to have that I order to have that features I suggest you should try the Garmin 910xt, this one it for amateurs
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HI, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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I returned my explorist 710, the track time and date was always incorrect. I bought a Garmin Oregon, which I love. I use it to track my rides and hikes. I believe you can download maps, but I haven't. The altitude is extremely accurate.
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thx, I guess i'll stick with 540TM :-) I am upgrading from old Garmin that had no map updates and traffic and hopefully it would be worth it at this price. I did use one of the TOM TOM models (smaller one) for a 2600 miles trip in the west coast and routing was really good.
933437
Garmin has a really good customer service team. Call them...they can answer the question for you. I've never heard of nuvi 355
517088
Right on the Garmin site! I studied the features of both units, and further down, they have a comparison chart. That's where I saw something a bit different noted on one unit over the other, so I went back to make sure I knew what it was and sure enough it was the part about how that unit shows the actual highway signs. You might have to click on something in the details to see a demo of what you'll see on the screen. I loaned our portable (old)Garmin to our daughter & was caught without it, so going to get this upgraded one to replace it & let her have the old one...
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We returned our RoamEO and purchased a Garmin unit. Garmin is more money but reliable. We use ours every weekend for walking the dogs in the woods unleashed. For just around thehouse the RoamEO may be ok.
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Yes, from my research, bluetooth is the only difference between the two Garmin models you mentioned. I just ordered my 1450LMT and have not had a chance to use it. I would assume both units would function very similar as they have exactly the same feature set except for bluetooth.
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Don't know, mine was defective so I returned and bought a Garmin, which is much better!
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back?Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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It didn't irritate mine like the Fitbit did, but they already have so many better ones on the market Garmin included that I would go with the newer models or if this is all you wanted then it is a nice device just a little soft on features.
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I use my nuvi 2797 instead of my car gps. It is much easier to use and better. Plus free updates for life whereas my car gps wants 250 bucks to upgrade. The nuvi can also show weather in the area you are traveling. I have logged over 3000 miles with my nuvi and it is great. Now, in some mountain areas it was slow and lagged a bit in showing your location especially if you make a quick change off of the route, but it will still get you where you want to go and will not get you lost. My car gps sucks.
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I don't know. I returned the item as it was too difficult to operate. I only will use Garmin now.
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Thanks for the update, dsrussell. I'll take your advice and check out the review of the 765 that you mentioned at gpsmagazine.com. It's too bad that the folks at Garmin didn't include this info about the 765 in their owners manual. Must have been an oversight on their end. Again,thanks a bunch!
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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.