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Rissa
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03-20-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 11:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
I am shopping around for a portable GPS and would love some recommendations. I have been doing quite a bit of online research and talking to sales' clerks (who usually know less than I do). Hubby has heard nothing but good about TomTom but to get the features I would like is hitting about $1000. The one I am leaning towards is the HP IPAQ RX5915. I just figure if I am going to spend that much anyway, I might as well get other features as well such as the ability to email, etc. I was going to upgrade my cell phone to a blackberry or Treo and if I get this then I can stay with the more portable cell phone instead.

My one sticking point is that the maps need to update via satellite or internet constantly. I did have an in-dash GPS in my last vehicle. It came with a set of CD's which were out of date before they were even released. I was constantly driving blind on roads the GPS didn't know existed. Where I live is growing by leaps and bounds so that feature is not optional.

Anyone have a fantastic GPS they would like to recommend or better yet own the above HP or know someone who does?

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 11:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Oops.

Just as additional information... we do have Garmin on hubby's portable computer. It is absolutely fantastic. Because it's on the laptop the screen is massive and easy to read at a glance. Drawback is that we can only use it when hubby is driving and I can work the puter. It's not reasonable to leave it on passenger seat and have driver turning completely sideways to look at it. But for family vacations this can't be beat and I really would recommend it in a second.

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 1:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i had that garmin and you can't make changes on the fly while you are driving, also that means someone has to hold the laptop the whole time.

i have a TOMTOM now. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! it's name is Trevor! (i have it set to a man's australian accent.


Rissa
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03-20-2006

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
i had that garmin and you can't make changes on the fly while you are driving, also that means someone has to hold the laptop the whole time.

You got that right. LOL That's why I am looking for a portable unit. Does your TomTom update itself or are the maps preloaded?

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 2:47 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
LOL, Is Trevor home Landi? He does have a sexy voice, much better than that frigid bi*ch that is the other option....LOL

Landi
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 3:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
trevor is out in the parking lot waiting to go home with me!

you can update the maps via either satellite or hooking to a computer.


Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 4:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I shall always call him Troy.

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, August 08, 2007 - 7:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
My mom just purchased the Garmin StreetPilot c340 Traffic-Ready Vehicle GPS Navigator for my dad (it's on Amazon). He LOVES it! It seems to have a lot of great features, and we got the weighted dash mount w/it which is super easy (No screws!).

They got this brand b/c their friends have the same kind and they love it, too. Good luck. :-)

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 4:27 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Thanks teach. Couple questions.. with the weighted dash mount, does it fall over during sharp corners? (not that I drive that fast mind you, nope not me LOL). Any concerns about leaving it on the dash when the temp gets up into the 30's (high 90's to 100's F).