[kenlrc1]

We are looking for a GPS Sysytem for in our car but with all the brands and the stories you hear of some of them taking you so far out of your way I was hoping to find some information from knowledgeable users. What type would you recommend for the best price that will not take you by way of Fungstons. I would appreciate any comments.
Thank you
kenlrc1

[brewski13]

Garmin is by far the best when it comes to GPS. The user interface is easy and it looks nice. Although you will expect to pay a little bit more for a Garmin over a Tomtom I think its worth it. Some things to consider when buying your GPS are: does it include lifetime maps? Does it have spoken street names? Screen size? Accuracy within how many feet? Many of today's Garmins come with lifetime map updates and a 5" screen...As for your comment regarding people getting lost a GPS is simply a computer. That being said it looks at where you are and where you want to go and determines either the fastest way to get there or the shortest distance to get there. It is not always accurate and can really give you crazy directions. You really have to do your homework and have an idea of where you are going mainly using your GPS as a backup in case you get lost, a remainder of when to turn, in case of a detour, traffic, or at night/fog when seeing rode names is difficult. Think of it like spell check on a computer, I can type the word their and there and although they are spelled correctly, spell check doesn't pick up on whether or not I used the right one. Hope this helps and here is a link to what I think is a good GPS for a very great price << http://www.walmart.c...PDATES/17327931 >>

[Evildave]

There are aftermarket radios that add all the bells and whistles that the 'top of the line' trim level of a car has, touch screen and all. Professional installation recommended.
http://www.google.co...gps+DVD+ipod+tv

You can get a bean bag 'holder' for your 'smart phone' (equipped with GPS), and a 12 volt adapter. Your mileage may vary with this. For instance, the Sprint EVO 4G I had would stop playing music whenever the GPS voice piped up, and then not resume. Bugs. Probably sorted out in Android by now. It also got pretty darned hot on the dash after a few hours' use. Not so convenient for day-to-day use, but certainly cheap, and for a trip, you can have the thing right there where it's visible. Not strictly 'legal' in some states, like California.
http://www.google.co...ll+phone+holder

[mjd420nova]

I think that Garmin has the best to offer at any level you need. Be it for the car with maps and up todate traffic to the simplest unit for hiking in the woods, Garmin has met all the desired parameters and not suffered any of the common faults you're likely to encounter in the harsh environs of the hot dashboards and visors to the waterproof versions for rafting and canoeing. My major usage has been confined to backpacking and hiking in an area where there are no roads and seldom even a path or trail. I've used multiple units while jet boating in fresh water lakes and the huge San Francisco Bay delta with the convergance of two major rivers. providing MPH and map essentials, I never got lost and found a map to be redundant and sadly lacking in landmarks. The tracking and waypoint options can provide easy retrace displays and finding "home" return tracks with compass directions and even estimated times allow even the younger set to remain safe in the forest. GO GARMIN

[technify]

I used both garmin and tom tom, but garmin was a little bit more responsive especially in big cities with high rise buildings.