Which is better, the Garmin Nuvi 1490, 1690, or 885T ? Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Which Garmin is better, the 1490, 1690, or the 885T ? Which is better, the Garmin Nuvi 1490, 1690, or 885T ? Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with... » Read More Which is better, the Garmin Nuvi 1490, 1690, or 885T ? Garmin nüvi 1490/1490T 5-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic Which Garmin is better, the 1490, 1690, or the 885T ? « Show Less
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Garmin nüvi 885/885T 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Speech RecognitionI would like to know what cell phone folks has been using with this Garmin Nuvi 885/885t?
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I considered the 1490, but I don't need the bluetooth or traffic. I ended up buying the nuvi 865T and am happy with it. Some problems getting updates on the Garmin website. Also POI's were available for download on my old 265 e.g. Kauai, but none for the 800 series.
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I did a lot of research on the GPS navigation devices available from 4.5" to 7". I tried all of them that had demos in the stores and had owners I knew let me work theirs. I found it to be a matter of personal choice as to what one likes or dislikes. Also, one can read through Amazon's and others customer reviews. I like the features of the TomTom devices. I've owned a TomTom 4.5", two 5" and now the VIA 1605 TM 6", which I would not trade for any other one. Do your research looking for the one that has the features you like and meets your needs. Keep in mind that those who own other brands are just as passionate about theirs. bob I did a lot of research on the GPS navigation devices available from 4.5" to 7". I tried all of them that had demos in the stores and had owners I knew let me work theirs. I found it to be a matter of personal choice as to what one likes or dislikes. Also, one can read through Amazon's and others customer reviews. I like the features of the TomTom devices. I've owned a TomTom 4.5", two 5" and now the VIA 1605 TM 6", which I would not trade for any other one. Do your research looking for the one that has the features you like and meets your needs. Keep in mind that... » Read More I did a lot of research on the GPS navigation devices available from 4.5" to 7". I tried all of them that had demos in the stores and had owners I knew let me work theirs. I found it to be a matter of personal choice as to what one likes or dislikes. Also, one can read through Amazon's and others customer reviews. I like the features of the TomTom devices. I've owned a TomTom 4.5", two 5" and now the VIA 1605 TM 6", which I would not trade for any other one. Do your research looking for the one that has the features you like and meets your needs. Keep in mind that those who own other brands are just as passionate about theirs. bob « Show Less
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I had the TomTom ONE 3rd edition and got the Nuvi 200 today. The TomTom's graphics are crappy but thats about it. In short, everything else is much better in the TomTom. Buy the TomTom. Nuvi 200 is missing a lot of things that the TomTom has.
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I bought the C550 from Amazon a week and a half ago. It came loaded with 2008 map software. I returned it for the nuvi 650, though, as I found the traffic and bluetooth features unnecessary, and liked the wide-screen of the nuvis better.
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I did a lot of research on the GPS navigation devices available from 4.5" to 7". I tried all of them that had demos in the stores and had owners I knew let me work theirs. I found it to be a matter of personal choice as to what one likes or dislikes. Also, one can read through Amazon's and others customer reviews. I like the features of the TomTom devices. I've owned a TomTom 4.5", two 5" and now the VIA 1605 TM 6", which I would not trade for any other one. Do your research looking for the one that has the features you like and meets your needs. Keep in mind that those who own other brands are just as passionate about theirs. bob
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HI, Scott. I have BOTH (don't ask why... long story!) TOSS A COIN! If PRICE is a consideration, the TomTom has a HUGE advantage - it's typically $50 bucks cheaper than the Nuvi. For me? I WOULD PICK THE NUVI. Here are some OBJECTIVE points to consider: 1) Nuvi is FAR, FAR more intuitive, with MUCH nicer menus. 2) Nuvi can be used as a picture viewer. 3) Nuvi has SUPERIOR trip data details - just touch the lower left of the screen for a VERY nice summary window that is EASY to read. 4) Nuvi can outblast the TomTom in terms of volume. 5) Nuvi has SUPERIOR windshield mount - TomTom is piece of crap by comparision. 6) Nuvi is smaller - better "in-the-hand." 7) TomTom has more features, many I miss on the Nuvi (like speed warnings, for example.) 8) TomTom has an online "community" that can be very useful (Garmin does not - at least not yet.) 9) TomTom offers much greater flexibility - you can download and/or save your own modified maps and routes. 10) TomTom feels slightly more substantial than Garmin - it is slightly larger (thicker); very nicely designed and built. 11) The BIG one: As others have mentioned, the TomTom DOES have a slight edge in navigational accuracy. There is no question it's able to get you closer to the front door in SOME circumstances. That is, it has NEVER missed; the Nuvi has gotten me close a half dozen times in the short time I've owned it. (In FAIRNESS, though, the Garmin is NOT a toad in this arena. I don't expect the thing to drive my car, for crying out loud. And if you get me within a block of where I'm going, I'm a happy guy.)
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It isn't out yet. It was supposed to be available between Nov, 15 and Dec. 4, but just yesterday Customer Service told me they had an update from Garmin and they are no longer giving an 'available' date, it's changed to 'we'll let you know.' The vendor has also changed. I canceled my order for the 2350 LMT and ordered the 1450 LMT. I can live without what the 2350 will have (whenever it's available), and the 1450 has a 5" screen. Currently, Amazon's price on the 1450 is $50 less than list, but since the news about the 2350 is getting around, the price of the 1450 has gone up $17 in three days.
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I am also looking for the best unit; especially for rural areas as we do a lot of hiking. We have been depending on cell phone GPS navigation but it sure doesn't work well in the Far West nor on a recent hiking trip to the Great Smokys and Blue Ridge Mountains. I am thinking of the Garmin nvi 2797LMT 7-Inch or the Garmin nvi 3597LMTHD 5-Inch. Not sure what one I will pick but there are 100's to choose from and reviews are all over the place. Wish Amazon provided for comparisons. Try Best Buy for details, they do a much better job of showing all features and allow comparisons. Then search the web for that unit and get the best price (not always on Amazon).
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I understand that Garmin nüvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator with nüLink! Services will be out in late October. The price is around 500.00. Here is the link for more information: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID;=64339
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I didn't buy a GPS yet. Maybe I'll ask Santa for one. I think I would buy the 265w.The refurb. price is right, around $90.00 . The reviews are 4+ stars. Ckt. City hada new one for $90. ,plus postage I think. I was hoping Consumer Report would havean updated report on Gps's in Dec., but none. I don't know what a 765 even sellsfor. I don't drive much anyway. But, I think I would use it. Thanks for asking.
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I bought the 260 and can recommend it (although later Garmin changed the interface to the 2x5 series ... which may or may not be a positive). My new 765t doesn't route me any better than my 260 did (it just has a few bells and whistles that I liked and needed ... lane assist for one). I've never owned a TomTom, so I cannot compare the two.
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How about the 885 without MSN Direct, and adding the GTM 20, which gives Navtec fm traffic? That's what I'm considering doing. Might want to call Garmin to see if this option will give you what you want. If you do, would you report back? Yes. 855 is the one i mean. Sorry for the confusion.
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Joyce, go for the 1300LM..and btw, this model has no traffic (the 1300LMT has). The free lifetime maps by itself is well worth getting this Garmin (which uses NAVTEQ versus the unreliable TELEATLAS of Tomtom).
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For me the 66LMT, as i like the larger screen. I'm not familiar with the 2555lmt other than a quick check. If screen size is not a deal breaker than open up two windows and go line by line on features either here on Amazon or Garmin's site and decide what is most important to you.
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I am in the exact same situation, I am debating which GPS to return. 255WT or 285WT?285WT is actually cheaper too, since I didn't have to pay any tax buying from amazon.sigh... I should have just shelled out a little bit more for the 265WT from Radio shack.The bluetooth on the 285WT seems nice to have, but is the lifetime traffic on the 255WT any good, and is it more worthy than the bluetooth? I never followed the traffic information from my Navigion 2100T, since I am not sure how useful it is.
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I had been thinking of a magellan maestro 4000 series GPS as a future uprade to my Garmin c340. The maestro series has a lot of interesting features. After reading the Amazon reviews I will definately wait a little longer.
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This is good as I am also trying to decide between the two of these models. Bluetooth means nothing to me, But I do like having the lanes shown better so that leans me more towards the 1490LMT. But again, I am also concerned that the 1490 LMT has worse reviews than 1450LMT..maybe because of Bluetooth??