I’m Looking To Purchase A Gps And I’m Thinking Garmin. Which One Is The Best To Get?
Price range under $300
and something that is not too basic but not too high-tech.. in the middle
I want something that has the stuff I need, it’ll update every year, voice announces streets and etc etc..
tom tom is best buy.
I’m going to suggest the Garmin StreetPilot c550 GPS Receiver. It has tons of features in a compact frame. It has a bright, responsive touchscreen, voice navigation, built-in speaker and microphone for handsfree calling via bluetooth, and an 8 hour battery life so you can drive for as long as you need to. Its ranges in price but is usually about $300. If you want something a little more economical, then the TomTom One LE might be for you. It has voice navigation, built in antenna, 2D/3D perspectives, and an anti-glare touchscreen. The price for the TomTom One LE comes in at around $160. Here’s some reviews I found on both of them at my favorite review site.
Garmin c550: http://www.viewpoints.com/Garmin-StreetP…
TomTom One LE: http://www.viewpoints.com/TomTom-One-LE-…
Hope that helps.
So You want to buy the best GPs System in the market?
Frankly, finding the best GPS system is almost similar to buying the perfect car. It is totally relative to you- your need and requirement.
To find the best GPS system that suits your requirement, you have to first understand what they generally do and what the usual features are.
Almost all GPS systems come with the following:
* Touch screen – Most prefer large screen, although clarity is perhaps a more apt thing to look.
* Voice prompts that tell you where to turn. Nowadays GPS comes with text-to-speech functions also, so that you can be given specific street names rather than more generic directions.
* Large database of “Points of Interest” (locations of hospitals, ATMs, etc.)
* Choice between shortest and fastest routes
* Choice between 2D “map view” and 3D “bird’s eye” views
* Automatic route calculation
Some of the optional features to consider when buying a GPS system are:
* Do you need maps of Canada, Mexico, and/or Europe?
* Does it support Bluetooth technology, allowing you to use your GPS system in conjunction with your cell phone to make hands-free calls?
* How big is the Points of Interest database?
* Can you enter multiple routes into the unit and have it calculate the best route to get to all of them?
There are a few other features that major manufacturers like Magellan and Garmin provide.