what is the best all around GPS unit?
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i bought my tom tom rider 2 in 2007,it has to be the strongest gps made . i have dropped it numerous times ,it has been rained on ,used in my truck and car .my tom tom has never let me down even after all the abuse it has endured .the bluetooth works flawlessly once you make the initial hookup to the helmet SET and your fone .i will admit it's a lot of money for a gps but then it's a lot of gps for the money. i love the count down to a turn feature. updates are a breez if you have a pc but if you have a mac like me updating can be a pain . i find it very hard to reload my favorites on my mac but on my wifes pc it is a piece of cake,so i use her pc .so for the best all around pc i highly recommend the tom tom rider 2 ,you won't regret spending the money .
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The Garmin 660, The quality of the hardware is far superior than the Rider 2 and the map updating is easy, you can also import maps from Google maps, make up a route and share it with other bikers. Add your own music to the micro SD and play it through a Bluetooth intercom.. I have a Rider 2 as well - it takes a couple of days consulting with TomTom support every year just to update the maps which is really frustrating. Tom Tom make it as difficult as possible to contact their Support department. The Rider 2 mounts developed cracks within a couple of days of riding and eventually fell apart. The wires stopped it falling of the bike. It is now glued together. Buy the Garmin - it is a quality product. The Garmin 660, The quality of the hardware is far superior than the Rider 2 and the map updating is easy, you can also import maps from Google maps, make up a route and share it with other bikers. Add your own music to the micro SD and play it through a Bluetooth intercom.. I have a Rider 2 as well - it takes a couple of days consulting with TomTom support every year just to update the maps which is really frustrating. Tom Tom make it as difficult as possible to contact their Support department. The Rider 2 mounts developed cracks within a couple of days of riding and eventually fell... » Read More The Garmin 660, The quality of the hardware is far superior than the Rider 2 and the map updating is easy, you can also import maps from Google maps, make up a route and share it with other bikers. Add your own music to the micro SD and play it through a Bluetooth intercom.. I have a Rider 2 as well - it takes a couple of days consulting with TomTom support every year just to update the maps which is really frustrating. Tom Tom make it as difficult as possible to contact their Support department. The Rider 2 mounts developed cracks within a couple of days of riding and eventually fell apart. The wires stopped it falling of the bike. It is now glued together. Buy the Garmin - it is a quality product. « Show Less
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so far, the best one for me is Garmin Zumo 665 (the Road Tech if you drive an Harley-D )
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I've road with people that use the other brand TomTom has more features to get you there better. However, the other brand has more points on interest and ... I uploaded and installed more points of interest to suite my needs and I'm now very happy with it. TomTom also has a veery fast docking system where the other guys you need an allen wrench.
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I got the 200... It had better features and a very nice design. This unit is great for the price, you get the same features of units that cost in the 800 to 1000.00 range. It's worth getting. The units very lite, designed well, (looks cool) and has been extremely actuate for me, the gps function is also very handy in finding your way back to a good spot.
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Remember, it is nothing like a Garmin at all. It is a basic GPS unit to get you from point a to point b. It does not route motorcycle specific routes, the screen is difficult to see. I would only buy it if you really need some type of gps unit to get you around. I you really want a nice motorcycle specific GPS, I would save up your money and buy the Garmin. Sometimes you can get a refurbished one and sometimes you can even buy an extended warranty for them.
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Having used a variety of GPS units over the Past 15 years. I would say the Garmin RV 760LMT was better than anything else I have used in the Motorhome. It went ways I hadn't thought of and made my life better. Like anything it is a tool and it is not perfect.
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I need recommendations for best and simplest to use GPS navigator. I need accurate mapping all over US, voice interactive, ways to find campgrounds, gasoline, laundromats, restaurants. What accessories are critical. How about warranty? Where is the best price?
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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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Buy the Garmin. I had a Tom Tom Rider 2 but it "went south" after 4 years and there was no service. There were features on the Tom Tom that I liked better but the screen was too small and it would not connect to my headset consistently.
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Linda, Sorry this comes so long after you posted. I was just looking at micro sd cards and saw this. The 530 HCX is the best choice. If this person spends time in the outdoors with other folks, he will use both the GPS and the radio. It also has all the NOAA Weather radio stations. Hope this wasn't too late! 2wltime
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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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I don't know about other models, but I didn't find any advertisement on this device, it's pure a GPS.
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The TomTom 920 is a far superior product. Far more feature rich. I highly recommend it.
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It appears you could buy one from The GPS Doctor through Amazon for $499 plus $9.89 shipping and handling. However, you might want to consider the Rino 655t with topo maps that showed up in my Amazon search for about $15 more. Don't get me wrong. I love my 530HCX and it has served me faithfully for several years. But, I would definitely be buying the newer model if I was choosing now.
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I have owned both Garmin and TomTom GPS systems by far the TomTom 1605tm. 6 inch is the best
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Linda,Sorry this comes so long after you posted. I was just looking at micro sd cards and saw this. The 530 HCX is the best choice. If this person spends time in the outdoors with other folks, he will use both the GPS and the radio. It also has all the NOAA Weather radio stations.Hope this wasn't too late!2wltime
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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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We just got back from 3 months there. We used the Garmin 770.Some of my comments here: http://www.andthesethygifts.com/2009/06/18/using-a-gps-in-italy/
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Has anyone used the Dakota 20 for touring? Or any Garmin unit for that matter. I'd be interested in your experiences. I'm leaning towards the Dakota for a number of reasons (Battery type, battery life, price, features) I don't need a heart rate/cadence monitor(s) I just want directions but I also don't want to be directed on to a freeway on ramp by some piece of misguided software.