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

Trey124

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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?

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

Dennis

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My favorite is the Garmin 2820 Street pilot

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

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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

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

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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.

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

Dennis

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quote:

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?

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

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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!

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

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

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

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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

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

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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?

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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I love my Rhino 530.

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

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