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Those of you who own a GPS, please help.

ibex333

ibex333

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I was about to buy a Tomtom GO 300 after reading a great review in a magazine, untill I went on the internet and found so much flame from people, that I'm not sure if I want to buy it anymore...
Can someone who owns a GPS answer my questions please?

1)People say that the preloaded maps are inacurate and NOT up to date. Someone said that in New York, these units work very poorly... I live in New York, so I'm concerned.
Cant I update my maps from the net? - Like download new maps? If not, WHY THE HELL NOT?? 😉

2)I heared that Garmin c330 is a good device, but the way I understand it, it doesnt come with a charger, and cant be charged from a cigarette lighter. So if I go on a long trip, and my battery dies on the way, - I'm SCREWED??

3)What is your personal experience with YOUR Gps?? What model/brand do you have? Where do you live? (your reception there)

If you have one of those built-in GPS systems, or the ones that work with PDA or a laptop, dont bother, since you wont be helping me any.. I'm getting the one that mounts on a windshield or a dashboard.

-----Thanks in advance for your help and insight.
 
I have a unit that works with my PDA... running TomTom, but since you blatantly told me not to reply since I wouldn't be helping, Consider this a free bump... 🙂
 
Most of them use NavTeq which is what mapquest is based on. They do have mistakes but the chance of a mistake meaning you get lost is rare. -M
 
Originally posted by: AdamSnow
I have a unit that works with my PDA... running TomTom, but since you blatantly told me not to reply since I wouldn't be helping, Consider this a free bump... 🙂
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Sorry if I was blatant. I didnt mean it like that.
 
Originally posted by: ibex333

2)I heared that Garmin c330 is a good device, but the way I understand it, it doesnt come with a charger, and cant be charged from a cigarette lighter. So if I go on a long trip, and my battery dies on the way, - I'm SCREWED??
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Package Includes:

StreetPilot c330 receiver pre-programmed with MapSource City Select North America
Vehicle suction cup mount w/12-volt adapter
PC/USB interface cable
Quick-reference guide


Looks like it has a 12V plug to me.
 
I have a Garmin 2610. My cousin has tried many, including Magellan, Garmin. He keeps borrowing my Garmin and now just bought a Nuvi.
 
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