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Trey124 -> Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/16/2007 8:22:46 AM)

I'm interested in a GPS unit like a garmin quest.  I want to use for off-road trips and general directions to some HUMMER club events.  Any suggestions for which unit to buy?  I want to be able to save some waypoints.  Also want to buy a CB Radio for the same off-road use..suggestions?

  
Dennis -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/16/2007 8:50:01 AM)

My favorite is the Garmin 2820 Street pilot

EBAY

shortbus -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/16/2007 9:04:04 AM)

Garmin 276c.  you can add memory cards with your waypoints and additional maps that have more off-road trail detail, external antenna, car charger with speaker to tell you when to turn.  great for our runs

LawWyfe -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/17/2007 9:15:58 PM)

I researched various brands and models and ended up with a Garmin Nuvi which I use all the time and love.  It isnt quite as rugged looking as the 276c tho.

Dennis -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/17/2007 10:22:46 PM)

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ORIGINAL: LawWyfe

I researched various brands and models and ended up with a Garmin Nuvi which I use all the time and love.  It isnt quite as rugged looking as the 276c tho.
Which NUVI model do you have Sarah?

LawWyfe -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/18/2007 9:23:51 AM)

Denny, I got the nuvi 360..of course these little gadgets are like computers and every time you turn around they have a new model out. [:@]  Soon as I bought mine-they came out with the 660 but thats OK I got a heck of a deal on it by going to shopzilla.com (Comp-U-Plus)and I love it!

Dennis -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/18/2007 9:49:42 AM)

Does it talk to ya or do you have to keep prompting it to say anything?

LawWyfe -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/18/2007 10:07:45 AM)

Ohhh yeah...constantly...sometimes I wish it would shut up LOL. It also has several different voices to choose from (male, female, aussie accent male or female, etc)  I decided after 2 clients had to navigate me to showings (I had even mapquested them) it would not happen again and with Nuvi..it's never failed me or embarrassed me yet!  I also like the fact that I can just plug in the name of a place and it pops up as well as plugging in more generic info such as "restaurant" or "purse store." HAHAHA [sm=lol.gif]

RutDogg -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/18/2007 10:34:42 AM)

Alright....I'm totally ignorant as to how these GPS units function.  I'm a little old fashioned and I use maps for everything.  First, is there a monthly service fee for using a GPS unit?  How do they look mounted in your Hummers?  Any pics?

LawWyfe -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/18/2007 11:17:52 AM)

Rdoggy, nope no service fees, etc.  every so often you DL any latest update info off the computer. As far mounting, its a suction cup arm type mount that goes on windshield or dash or cupholder slot or whereever and you can take it off anytime. I don't leave my unit on the mount when not in use tho..I pull the unit itself off and toss in purse, under seat or console.  They are great gadgets.  As I said I got mine by surfing shopzilla.com and ended up getting it from Comp-U-Save for a couple hundred less than my local Target had it for.

rickey -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/21/2007 6:40:40 PM)

The Alpine Blackbird is the best hand held GPS available. The retail is $499. You can check it out on Alpine's website www.alpine-usa.com   I own a car stereo shop in Texas and can give you guys a 10% discount. Let me know if I can help. My web site is www.autosoundbedford.com


Wu Jen -> RE: Looking for a handheld GPS unit..suggestions? (2/22/2007 12:33:21 AM)

I love my Rhino 530.[:D]

http://www.garmin.com/products/rino530/

  

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