Need recommendation on a GPS for my parents

[AustinInDallas]

I know there are a lot of options for stand alone units.

I guess garmin, Magellan and TomTom are the top names.

My dad is semi tech savi, but simple is better

 

[NutBucket]

Your best bet may be to let them try out a few at a store...unless its a surprise gift. Also be sure to get one with lifetime map updates included.

 

[MontyAC]

I would recommend a Garmin. Get it when they go on sale.

 

[lxskllr]

I got my mother a Garmin for Xmas this past year, and she loves it. I paid around $80 at Walmart.

 

[AustinInDallas]

I live near a Fry's and they constantly have refurbed on sale that still have lifetime maps and traffic. here is an example 80 bucks today
http://www.frys.com/product/7293233?...%20date:070413

Is there a screen size that is optimal? I use my iphone 4 as a gps from time to time, and it just seems small, but i know gps are 4:3 instead of 16:9

 

[AustinInDallas]

here is a 5" tomtom with lifetime maps for 80 also
http://www.frys.com/product/7716668?...%20date:063013

7" for 100
http://www.frys.com/product/7386004?site=sa:adpages page:P5_FRI date:062813

 

[RossMAN]

budget?

 

[Murloc]

I sometimes use a medion gopal (ALDI gps navigator) and it does its job, no lifetime maps updates though, there's a code to do it once and that's it.
I'd get something with lifetime map updates (or alternatively something very popular) because when they change up the roads it becomes frustrating, and it's not like they break anyway.

 

[AustinInDallas]

budget?

100ish, lower is always better

 

[AustinInDallas]

any other suggestions?

 

[Imp]

I got a Garin Nuvi 40 last year. It was the cheapest POS I could find and I used it a lot last year. It's good as avery basic and functional GPS for just over $100. You could probably find it on sale now.