Automotive GPS reviews or recomendations?

[Archman]

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to post this one, but I was looking for a good site that reviewed automotive GPS and possibly hearing some stories or reviews from people.

Thank you.

 

[thehstrybean]

I've got a Garmin GPSMap 60...It's not the color one. I got that, a car antenna (helps x100) and a car mounting kit, and it's awesome. A little small, but I can pick it up and use it for caching and hiking while I'm out, so it's sweet. I would recommend the color, though.

 

[Kaido]

Two recommendations:

1. Stay away from PDA-based GPS systems

2. Garmin Nuvi 350, 360, and 660 are good

 

[ultimatebob]

CNet (of all places) has decent Automotive GPS reviews.

I like the Garmin StreetPilot line myself, since they're reasonably priced and are easy to use. My parents have an i3, I have the c330, and my sister has the Nuvi 360. Everyone likes them.

 

[Archman]

I was looking for a good one that can also be used for hiking as well... or something that could plug into a laptop while driving... mostly for off-roading in my new rover (well, new to me anyways).

 

[HyTekJosh]

http://gpspassion.com/

I have a old dell axim and bluetooth gps setup. A few years ago when I got it, it was great. Now when its time for my next GPS its probably going to be an all-in-one Tomtom.

 

[ultimatebob]

Originally posted by: Archman
I was looking for a good one that can also be used for hiking as well... or something that could plug into a laptop while driving... mostly for off-roading in my new rover (well, new to me anyways).

You don't want to be looking at a laptop in the passenger seat while you're driving. Trust me, I've tried it before. Get something that can stick on the dash, so you can keep your eyes on the road.