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01-19-2013, 04:21 AM
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should I get a TomTom Nav?
My sister and brother both have navigation units and its pretty handy, so I'm thinking about getting one. I think they both have Tomtoms, should I go for that or do you have any suggestions?
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01-19-2013, 06:25 AM
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I've found Garmins have much more accurate estimated times to destination. TomToms way over estimate how long a drive will take.
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01-19-2013, 09:14 AM
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I have 2 TomToms and 1 Garmin and use the TomTom more often...all in what you get used to probably due to my Garmin having a smaller screen.
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01-19-2013, 10:05 AM
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+3, Germin
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01-19-2013, 11:12 AM
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should I get a TomTom Nav?
I've only used Garmins.
Regardless of brand, I would recommend getting one with at least a 4 inch if not more screen size. Bigger really makes it easier to read. i do particularly like Garmin's split screen as you approach an exit. That and lifetime updates. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App |
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01-19-2013, 03:12 PM
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Whatever you get, make sure that you get one that has lifetime map updates. Otherwise, the update cost makes it better to buy a new device every few years.
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01-19-2013, 05:42 PM
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I have a Tom Tom top model ( has maps of Europe as well) which I bought years ago when they were bulky and expensive. A smaller chain was going out of business so the price was right since I waited till the last minute to buy. I love the features and it hands down beats what I have in the Pilot. That being said, I always- and maybe because I don't use it often, I have a paper clip or small nail duct taped to the top to use to reset the damn-thing if it's sat for awhile.
One day I might be able to justify the cost of those new-fangled phones with the built-in navigation with bluetooth to use with my Pilot. ;-) The old Tom Tom is something I fly with to use in any vehicle or take on vacation when someone else is driving. Sure miss the fights with my girlfriends and wife when I wouldn't stop and ask for directions as long as I had gas in the tank. ;-)
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01-19-2013, 08:03 PM
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should I get a TomTom Nav?
Which reminds me. The ability to add maps via a memory chip on the Garmins has proven invaluable for traveling over seas.
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01-27-2013, 07:31 PM
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I like Garmin. I bought the refurbished garmin gps from amazon.com. good price, and still working.
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01-27-2013, 07:45 PM
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Another vote for Garmin. If you get the bean-bag friction mount you can turn it sideways, put two of the leaves up and it sits nicely in the cubby. You just need something about 2 inches tall to prop up the front.
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