[ARCHIVED THREAD] - First time GPS user (Help)

Posted: 7/8/2011 3:00:35 PM EDT

Hello guys, I'm thinking of picking up my first GPS unit for my truck, and I'm looking for your advice. I want something simple and easy to use, and I don't care about all the bells and whistles. Anything come to mind?

Posted: 7/8/2011 3:11:34 PM EDT

[#1]

Tom-Tom and Magellan. Got a laptop? Microsoft Streets & Trips with a GPS receiver. I have used all of these. Simple and easy.

Posted: 7/8/2011 3:11:35 PM EDT

[#2]

any garmin 200 series. buy from a pawn shop if it comes with the cord and mount.

Posted: 7/8/2011 3:13:43 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
any garmin 200 series. .

This

more user friendly than TomTom IMO

Posted: 7/8/2011 6:21:45 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:

any garmin 200 series. .

This

more user friendly than TomTom IMO

Make sure it's the widescreen model.

If you shop wisely - it comes with a free 'Traffic Alert' antenna built into the powercord.

Posted: 7/8/2011 6:25:57 PM EDT

[#5]

I'm not a huge fan of Magellan. They've got terrible support as well as customer service from my experience. I like my Garmins though.

Posted: 7/8/2011 6:32:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Another Garmin fan.. User friendly and generally reliable with directions. I use the GPS as a back-up and for gas / food info. Always know in advance the route you will travel on a trip!

Posted: 7/8/2011 6:38:26 PM EDT

[#7]

I like Garmin. I use a 60CSX for my off road activities. It also works well in town for what I need.

Posted: 7/8/2011 6:41:25 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:

Quoted:
any garmin 200 series. .

This

more user friendly than TomTom IMO

Make sure it's the widescreen model.
If you shop wisely - it comes with a free 'Traffic Alert' antenna built into the powercord.

I HATE the traffic alert ones. They're often wrong, from what I've seen.

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