Help choose GPS
Help choose GPS
well guys my mom got me Cobra 1000 for birthday like $300 bux but this unit is not cutting it, and I'm looking to exchange it for something in the $500 range. Must be user friendly and have an option to display the shortest route. I drive a limousine p/t so its important for me to have access all the clubs, strip joints, gas stations, etc. so I'd need the unit to have enough memory, be quick, and easy to transfer from car to car. Suggestions, please!
I was in the same dilemma a few months back. I considered all my options:
1) navigation (i.e. Pioneer, Kenwood, Eclipse)
2) car GPS unit (i.e. Garmin, Magellan)
3) pocket pc (aka PDA) with navi software and GPS receiver
I chose option three because it is easily transportable from car to car, I can use the pocket pc for many other things other than navigation, and it's cheaper than the rest, especially if you already have a compatible pocketpc.
I ended up getting a Dell Axim X30 pocket pc, Holux GPS236 bluetooth GPS receiver (newest SIRFIII technology!), and iGuidance navigation software (I like this application alot; it's user-friendly, has detailed accurate maps, has enough POIs for my use, and has pleasant sounding voice guidance). I've already relied on this "navigation system" for several roadtrips during the past few months and it has yet to let me down.
www.gpspassion.com <-learn more about gps, software, and receivers here
www.semsons.com <- I bought my navi package here. also, you get 10% discount with gpspassion membership!
1) navigation (i.e. Pioneer, Kenwood, Eclipse)
2) car GPS unit (i.e. Garmin, Magellan)
3) pocket pc (aka PDA) with navi software and GPS receiver
I chose option three because it is easily transportable from car to car, I can use the pocket pc for many other things other than navigation, and it's cheaper than the rest, especially if you already have a compatible pocketpc.
I ended up getting a Dell Axim X30 pocket pc, Holux GPS236 bluetooth GPS receiver (newest SIRFIII technology!), and iGuidance navigation software (I like this application alot; it's user-friendly, has detailed accurate maps, has enough POIs for my use, and has pleasant sounding voice guidance). I've already relied on this "navigation system" for several roadtrips during the past few months and it has yet to let me down.
www.gpspassion.com <-learn more about gps, software, and receivers here
www.semsons.com <- I bought my navi package here. also, you get 10% discount with gpspassion membership!
Originally Posted by CalsonicSE
I was in the same dilemma a few months back. I considered all my options:
1) navigation (i.e. Pioneer, Kenwood, Eclipse)
2) car GPS unit (i.e. Garmin, Magellan)
3) pocket pc (aka PDA) with navi software and GPS receiver
I chose option three because it is easily transportable from car to car, I can use the pocket pc for many other things other than navigation, and it's cheaper than the rest, especially if you already have a compatible pocketpc.
I ended up getting a Dell Axim X30 pocket pc, Holux GPS236 bluetooth GPS receiver (newest SIRFIII technology!), and iGuidance navigation software (I like this application alot; it's user-friendly, has detailed accurate maps, has enough POIs for my use, and has pleasant sounding voice guidance). I've already relied on this "navigation system" for several roadtrips during the past few months and it has yet to let me down.
www.gpspassion.com <-learn more about gps, software, and receivers here
www.semsons.com <- I bought my navi package here. also, you get 10% discount with gpspassion membership!
1) navigation (i.e. Pioneer, Kenwood, Eclipse)
2) car GPS unit (i.e. Garmin, Magellan)
3) pocket pc (aka PDA) with navi software and GPS receiver
I chose option three because it is easily transportable from car to car, I can use the pocket pc for many other things other than navigation, and it's cheaper than the rest, especially if you already have a compatible pocketpc.
I ended up getting a Dell Axim X30 pocket pc, Holux GPS236 bluetooth GPS receiver (newest SIRFIII technology!), and iGuidance navigation software (I like this application alot; it's user-friendly, has detailed accurate maps, has enough POIs for my use, and has pleasant sounding voice guidance). I've already relied on this "navigation system" for several roadtrips during the past few months and it has yet to let me down.
www.gpspassion.com <-learn more about gps, software, and receivers here
www.semsons.com <- I bought my navi package here. also, you get 10% discount with gpspassion membership!
I'm looking for smthg in the $500 range. Right now I'm looking at Magellan and Garmin units...
You can get a great GPS receiver/navigation software package at semsons for $150-$200. (also, don't forget the extra 10% discount if you register as a gpspassion member!!) Per your budget, this leaves you more than $300 for a pocketpc. There are so many choices out there that fit within this price range. I went with a Dell X30 when I got mine a while back. Dell often has specials going on. In fact, they have X50's for ~$260 right now. Also, remember to pick up a memory card (inexpensive) if you do decide to go the ppc route (you need the extra memory to hold your maps).
You may also need to pick up a car charger for your ppc if it doesn't come with one. My gps receiver came with a car charger, but I rarely need to use it since it can last over 10 hrs on a single charge. Also, don't forget about a vent mount for the ppc (my navi bundle from semsons came with a free vent mount when I ordered). You can pick up all these items on eBay.
You may also need to pick up a car charger for your ppc if it doesn't come with one. My gps receiver came with a car charger, but I rarely need to use it since it can last over 10 hrs on a single charge. Also, don't forget about a vent mount for the ppc (my navi bundle from semsons came with a free vent mount when I ordered). You can pick up all these items on eBay.
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whats the difference between these Dell pocket-sized handhelds and units like GarminC330 or Magellan RoadMike 300? I dont really care if the device is the size of my cellphone or not. The aforementioned Garmin has a nice color screen vs. black and whiet hard to see of smaller and cheaper units..
The major differences that I can think of off the top of my head are the following:
1) Obviously you can use PPCs for many more things than those Garmin-type units. (this the biggest advantage in my book)
2) Garmin-type units have all the maps already installed. With a ppc, you need to separately load whatever region you need from the disc to the memory card on your ppc, but this isn't a problem. All I needed to load was my home state of California since this is the only place I drive. (if you plan to use the navigation software with a laptop, then you also have all the maps in one place)
3) Garmin-type units have more POIs, but this isn't too big of a problem for PPCs since all the essential POIs such as gas stations are included in software as well as restaurants, hotels, etc. If there's a POI that not included, you can save any address to the PPC for easy future access.
4) Garmin-type units have a built-in gps receiver.
5) Garmin-type units cost way more than a navigation software/gps receiver package.
6) If you don't like the PPC navigation software or the maps get outdated, you can always easily get another software or upgrade in the future. If you don't like the garmin software interface, you are pretty much stuck with it. If the Garmin maps get outdated, I don't know if they are upgradable or not.
Do some hw and search for reviews on various PPC navigation applications & PPCs. Get whichever fits your budget and needs.
1) Obviously you can use PPCs for many more things than those Garmin-type units. (this the biggest advantage in my book)
2) Garmin-type units have all the maps already installed. With a ppc, you need to separately load whatever region you need from the disc to the memory card on your ppc, but this isn't a problem. All I needed to load was my home state of California since this is the only place I drive. (if you plan to use the navigation software with a laptop, then you also have all the maps in one place)
3) Garmin-type units have more POIs, but this isn't too big of a problem for PPCs since all the essential POIs such as gas stations are included in software as well as restaurants, hotels, etc. If there's a POI that not included, you can save any address to the PPC for easy future access.
4) Garmin-type units have a built-in gps receiver.
5) Garmin-type units cost way more than a navigation software/gps receiver package.
6) If you don't like the PPC navigation software or the maps get outdated, you can always easily get another software or upgrade in the future. If you don't like the garmin software interface, you are pretty much stuck with it. If the Garmin maps get outdated, I don't know if they are upgradable or not.
Do some hw and search for reviews on various PPC navigation applications & PPCs. Get whichever fits your budget and needs.
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