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wookie

Oct 23rd, 2005, 04:31 PM

Hey All,

I am looking at getting a portable gps.. I see that Futureshop/Best Buy have two that range from like $750 - $900.... Any recommendations or any features that I should be looking for?? Thanks!

espeed

Oct 23rd, 2005, 04:36 PM

axim x50v with gps?

wookie

Oct 23rd, 2005, 04:49 PM

I have thought of going the pda route + gps addon but I think that I want a dedicated gps unit...

i6s1

Oct 23rd, 2005, 05:33 PM

I'm probably going to get a Garmin Rino. It has a built in FRS radio, you can use it to beam your locaion to someone else with a Rino. My wife and I hunt, so it's a good way to keep track of each other.

warpdrive

Oct 23rd, 2005, 07:05 PM

wookie

Oct 23rd, 2005, 09:29 PM

I guess that I should clarify. This is for automotive use. I am not very good with directions and dont always have access to a computer to print off mapquest.

gman

Oct 23rd, 2005, 09:31 PM

Just don't buy this one.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/assortments/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140847439 6670223&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474396670271&bmUID=1130117443301&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443283087&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

This one is a joke.

wookie

Oct 23rd, 2005, 09:33 PM

Big fan of Garmin units.

For hiking/trekking, Garmin GPS60CS
For automotive, Garmin C330

Get from www.GPScity.ca for best prices (no PST also)

And you are right to go with a standalone GPS unit, they are just easier to use.

is it worth the extra money to get the c340?? i really have no idea what to look for in a unit.. I am assuming it is in the near $1000 range to purchase one by the time you get accessories and warranties etc... while on the topic what is the failure rate of these units. is an extra warranty generally a good idea?

Big Brother

Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:14 PM

Is gpscity.ca the way to go or is ebay better?

warpdrive

Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:39 PM

www.gpscity.ca and its competitor www.gpscentral.ca are two of the highest volume mail order outfits, I would highly recommend them. Both are based in Calgary and are authorized dealers, so I would feel a lot more confident ordering from them than any old ebay seller.

warpdrive

Oct 23rd, 2005, 10:53 PM

is it worth the extra money to get the c340?? i really have no idea what to look for in a unit.. I am assuming it is in the near $1000 range to purchase one by the time you get accessories and warranties etc... while on the topic what is the failure rate of these units. is an extra warranty generally a good idea?

The c340 has a feature that you can buy a optional traffic receiver (http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/gtm10.htm) module to get broadcasts of traffic delays. I've never used this feature so I can't tell you how well it works. I would say it's not worth it.

These things are very reliable, so no worries about warranties. I've had mine for a couple of years, and it works great.

The c330/340 comes with everything you need, suction mounts, power cable, basically you plug it in and you are good to go. You don't need to buy anything else.

wookie

Oct 26th, 2005, 11:33 PM

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anymore input / suggestions?

Evil Techie

Oct 27th, 2005, 12:25 AM

:arrowu: :arrowu: :arrowu:

anymore input / suggestions?

what is ur price range?
are u looking for some really elegant solution or something like laptop + gps module

or what?

Evil Techie

Oct 27th, 2005, 12:36 AM

The c340 has a feature that you can buy a optional traffic receiver (http://www.gpscentral.ca/products/garmin/gtm10.htm) module to get broadcasts of traffic delays. I've never used this feature so I can't tell you how well it works. I would say it's not worth it.

These things are very reliable, so no worries about warranties. I've had mine for a couple of years, and it works great.

The c330/340 comes with everything you need, suction mounts, power cable, basically you plug it in and you are good to go. You don't need to buy anything else.

i dont think that traffic service is not offered in canada, i could be wrong though

cko64

Oct 27th, 2005, 01:52 AM

I use my Axim X3i as a GPS and I loved it. I wouldn't leave home (especially other cities) without it. Just make sure you buy a good mouse (receiver). I got a good one, my friend didn't and he hates his.

wookie

Oct 27th, 2005, 09:27 AM

what is ur price range?
are u looking for some really elegant solution or something like laptop + gps module

or what?

i want a standalone gps... would like to keep it under $1000 (with taxes/shipping).

it will be used for driving, so something that has as much information available as it pertains to driving. that traffic monitor thing sounds cool but no one really seems to have much information about it.