tom tom 3rd garmin I am trying to figure out which one to buy...tom tom one 3rd edition vs. garmin nuvi 200.any thoughts?
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I was trying to choose between the same two. However, with the recent price break on the TT it is a no brainer. The two are both good basic GPS's without any frills. Both have comparable maps. I do believe that the TT is more configurable and the "planned / advanced routing feature" of the TT is great. The only benefit that the Garmin provides is better battery life. However, I will always be using this with a power cord anyhow so it really doesn't matter.
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This is kind of an odd request, in that only you can answer the "why?". What is it that YOU need or are looking for in a GPS? By reading the descriptions and a few reviews on each, you may get better information on the different feature set of each unit. A good place for professional reviews is gpsmagazine.com. FYI, all Garmin units will route you pretty much the same no matter the price.Good luck on your search.
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Magellan Maestro 4250 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator (Factory Refurbished) My comments are covered in those posted. Selling a GPS with outdate maps is unacceptable. Also, I don't find it intutive at all. I need to carry a copy of the manual with me to get it to do what i want. My TOMTOM program running on my palm was far better but they quit supporting map upgrades so I purchased the Maestro. I don't recommend it.
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There must be differences depending on when you buy. I got the unit itself, a window mount bracklet, a USB cable and a car charger cable which also gives live traffic updates. However I would NEVER buy or recommend TomTom. For the past year or more their after sales service sucks, there is none. Go to Garmin. After 15 years with TomTom I changed and it's a welcome relief.Cheers.
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I was planning on buying that Tom Tom GPS as well but with so many negative reviews about how poorly it worked and how people have ended up replacing them (not just here but other site reviewers as well) that I backed out and went with this one just for reliability. If your Tom Tom is working fine and has what you're looking for in a GPS, may as well keep it.
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This has been my question too for a few days. I've been reading comments on Garmin Nuvi 350 though, and one of them stated he tried both the Tom Tom and Garmin Nuvi 350 side-by-side. The Tom Tom apparantly gave better directions, at one point saving 20 minutes of drive time. I'm not sure at this point which one's better. Garmin Nuvi 350's street-name callout is immensely popular, and I like that too, but I don't want to drive an extra 20 minutes to a destination.
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Looks to me like they're pushing Nuvis. Type garmin in google and go to the manufacturer's site. You can compare 4 side by side at a time.
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I have just bought a Tomtom XL from Amazon. The SW told me my map is up to date, yet, I know the map was released at 2007. Instead of going thru the tool->latest map guarantee menu, I went to other menu to purchase the map, the message said my map is 5 quarter behind and then when I tried to purchase, it showed the version of the map available to my system is at 8.xxx.I will have to call Tomtom tomorrow to find out what's going on.
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useful linkhttp://gpstracklog.com/2010/08/five-tips-for-nuvi-newbies.htmlhttp://home.comcast.net/~ghayman3/garmin.gps/index.html
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In response to R. Sherborne's post you mention that you were able to update your 2008 maps to 2009 for free. I'm extremely interested to know where and how you did this. I am anxious to update my Nuvi 360 to the 2009 maps but the garmin site charges $70.00. Any tips would be appreciated.
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My Via 1500 came brand new with lifetime maps. From day 1 the web site said it was expired. I download peripheral stuff but as far as I know the maps are not included. They do offer an update for $70. Thanks!"My Tom Tom" is the software for the 1500. "Tom Tom Home" will not work.I tried to deal with Tom Tom support but got nowhere. Good luck
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G Malley, V2008 is the new version number they use from 2008 and after. v8 is the old map. So yours has the latest map. Great news Rebecca, thanks for sharing the news. I am glad that Garmin does listen to customers' complain so they change the policy. That's what a good company should do.Cheers
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The user manual is online, Square Trade does the insurance on them if you purchase it and is inexpensive, it basically gets replaced. Normally I do not say anything negative about products but the TomTom generally does not give good direction. We stick with the Garmin because it gets us to our destination. The Tom-tom did not, it will tell you that you have reached your destination sometimes a mile away from where you are going.
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I think most stores will have the older version in stock. You might get the newer version by ordering it directly from Garmin (more expensive). I've been corresponding with Garmin, trying to get a commitment for a free upgrade if I buy it today. NO ANSWER YET!! You should hit them with the same exact request: techsupp@garmin.com
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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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I ended up taking back the TomTom when the Garmin 680 became available and am using the Garmin friction pad. That worked great on our long trip, and it sits really well on the console during night driving when there'd be reflection on the windshield.
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Had very bad experience with my last two Tom Toms. I'd go with a Garmin next time. And the customer service for Tom Tom is useless. They argued with me over the phone for 2 hours and refused to fix the problem, even though the issue came from their part. Never buying anything from them again!