Portable GPS
Joined: Oct 2007
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RE: Portable GPS
I just got one no more than 2 hours ago. I did plenty of research prior to my choice. The best rated and reviewed (based on my research) is the Gramin Nuvii 660. It has FM trnasmitter, bluetooth, MP3 player. You can find them on line for around $320.
You wont find any 660 in stores because they replaced the 660 with the 700 series. I just got the 750 which has a wide screen and all of the features of the 660 minus the bluetooth. But, it adds storage of up (I believe 10 locations) so you dont have to re-enter commonly traveled destinations.
Best Buy has a sale going on now until Saturday. The 750 retails for $499 but is on sale for $399. I also had a 10% off coupon so I got it for $379.
Note, that while reviewing the 750 I saw some reviews claiming that it takes a minute to recalculate positions if in the event that you miss your turn or something. The answer to this is to make sure you download the latest firm/software. This remedies this from what I've read. The 200 is a more base model with bare bone functionality and can be had for around $299. My research has found that the dropped signals and hard time finding satelites is very common with the 200 series.
Hope this helps.
You wont find any 660 in stores because they replaced the 660 with the 700 series. I just got the 750 which has a wide screen and all of the features of the 660 minus the bluetooth. But, it adds storage of up (I believe 10 locations) so you dont have to re-enter commonly traveled destinations.
Best Buy has a sale going on now until Saturday. The 750 retails for $499 but is on sale for $399. I also had a 10% off coupon so I got it for $379.
Note, that while reviewing the 750 I saw some reviews claiming that it takes a minute to recalculate positions if in the event that you miss your turn or something. The answer to this is to make sure you download the latest firm/software. This remedies this from what I've read. The 200 is a more base model with bare bone functionality and can be had for around $299. My research has found that the dropped signals and hard time finding satelites is very common with the 200 series.
Hope this helps.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Red Lion, PA
RE: Portable GPS
I bought this one... as many people know... I still think this oneis the best out there...
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=289
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=289
Joined: Jul 2006
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RE: Portable GPS
I bought the Garmin 660 last year and I'm impressed with it, all of the features that come standard with it are a real time saver. In addtion to the Bluetooth and FM Transmitter it also has an Audio Book Player, Mp3 player, picture viewer.
