Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 in Gadgets http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r20361817 en Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:38 EDT Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:38 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20447403 curro :
said by Somnambul33t See Profile :

i just ordered the Navicon (Navigon) 5100 for 250 from buy.com (230 w/ googlecheckout promo). it gets above average reviews, but the free lifetime traffic updates and Points of Interest sealed the deal for me. i had been looking for a $200-250 unit, and the 4.3" Nav 2100 MAX was considered, along with my default pick of the Nuvi 200 series (200w, 250, 250w). i like Garmin's, was open to a TomTom, and looked at Asus' GPS, but the free traffic and POI sealed it for me.

the Nav 2100 is a 3.5" display while the 2100 MAX is the same unit in 4.3, just like the Nuvi 200/250 and 200w/250w.

i also considered Magellen's Maestro 3000 and 4000 series but for the features of the 5100, i was looking at a 300-350 Maestro.

ive read that the GUI of the Navicon's is slow and i, too, desired 4.3" screen, but i think i came to a good compromise b/w price and features.

if you see a "[FS] Navicon 5100 GPS" thread in 2 weeks, you'll know how i feel about it ;)
How is the response time of this unit and the traffic feature?

I am considering the 7100.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20447403 Wed, 07 May 2008 17:53:26 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20418907 Homebrew1994 : I love my Navigon 2100]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20418907 Thu, 01 May 2008 22:51:18 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20404568 Kayrac :
said by Siko See Profile :

Thanks, I ended up buying a nuvi 350 on amazon.com for around $236.

Do any of you turn on the WAAS? I hear it uses more batteries, but that is no problem for me since I will only use it in a car charged in the cigarette lighter.
in theory it'll give you better location detection

but garmin removed this from their 700 series

so i call useless, but if you got it, use it :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20404568 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:38:45 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20401144 Siko : Thanks, I ended up buying a nuvi 350 on amazon.com for around $236.

Do any of you turn on the WAAS? I hear it uses more batteries, but that is no problem for me since I will only use it in a car charged in the cigarette lighter. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20401144 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:10:08 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385964 gquiring : Buy.com has a deal on the Nuvi 200 for $160 with free shipping and no tax.

»www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=204219386]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20385964 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:27:13 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20381548 PBX Tech : i agree. for a no frills GPS, you cant go wrong with the TomTom One.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20381548 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:14:00 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20381299 Paul928 : I just bought a Tom-Tom ONE third edition for $150.00 and also includes a real nice carrying case for the unit. I drive a van for deliveries all through MA, NH, Maine, and this GPS hasn't failed me yet! Super easy to use, right out of the box, and pretty accurate as well! If you want a "no-frills" GPS, without all the bells and whistles, but gets you to where you want to, then I would highly recommend this.

»www.walmart.com/catalog/product.···=5840022 ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20381299 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:29:26 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20380378 Somnambul33t : i just ordered the Navicon (Navigon) 5100 for 250 from buy.com (230 w/ googlecheckout promo). it gets above average reviews, but the free lifetime traffic updates and Points of Interest sealed the deal for me. i had been looking for a $200-250 unit, and the 4.3" Nav 2100 MAX was considered, along with my default pick of the Nuvi 200 series (200w, 250, 250w). i like Garmin's, was open to a TomTom, and looked at Asus' GPS, but the free traffic and POI sealed it for me.

the Nav 2100 is a 3.5" display while the 2100 MAX is the same unit in 4.3, just like the Nuvi 200/250 and 200w/250w.

i also considered Magellen's Maestro 3000 and 4000 series but for the features of the 5100, i was looking at a 300-350 Maestro.

ive read that the GUI of the Navicon's is slow and i, too, desired 4.3" screen, but i think i came to a good compromise b/w price and features.

if you see a "[FS] Navicon 5100 GPS" thread in 2 weeks, you'll know how i feel about it ;)
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»www.gpsmagazine.com/buyers_guide.php]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20372886 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:19:55 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20362481 PBX Tech : i have the Tom Tom One and i love it. you can pick one up for around $150. its great and has a way to update it using their software via a USB port into your computer.
the one at Buy.com for the One XL is a great price for that refurb unit.
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»www.buy.com/prod/tomtom-one-xl-p···040.html

The TomTom GO 720 is a little bit over your price range ($249), but it's an amazing unit.
»www.buy.com/prod/tomtom-go-720-p···189.html]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20362006 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:28:00 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20361817 GeekNJ : I don't know anything about this one but it's currently $199 at Amazon and has a 7" display.

Plenio VXA-3000 GPS Navigator]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20361817 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 08:39:44 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20358830 Siko :
said by jjoshua See Profile :

said by Siko See Profile :

said by jjoshua See Profile :

Mio makes good ones for under $200.
Is it true that Mio's GPS's maps are outdated? I live on a relatively new street. (2 year old street)
That really shouldn't be a problem since you know where you live.

IM me the address and I'll check if it's on the map.
I just went to the nearest circuitcity and played around with some of the gps. I could found my next address on the mio. I find the mio isn't really that user friendly just like the reviews says. Now I find that 3.5 is a little small, I'm looking for 4.3 on the screen size.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20358830 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:29:50 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20357824 jjoshua :
said by Siko See Profile :

said by jjoshua See Profile :

Mio makes good ones for under $200.
Is it true that Mio's GPS's maps are outdated? I live on a relatively new street. (2 year old street)
That really shouldn't be a problem since you know where you live.

IM me the address and I'll check if it's on the map.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20357824 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:02:19 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20357801 Siko :
said by jjoshua See Profile :

Mio makes good ones for under $200.
Is it true that Mio's GPS's maps are outdated? I live on a relatively new street. (2 year old street)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20357801 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 08:52:14 EDT Re: GPS Recommendations for under $200 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,20357751 GeekNJ : Circuit City is showing a Garmin Nuvi 200 for $170 online. Even less if you are willing to get one refurbed.

Under $200, you are getting what is available, not necessarily what is "good". But regardless, they should all provide at least the basic routing info you're looking for.

Check your Sunday paper flyers too and see if there's any weekly specials at Best Buy, Circuit City, Office Depot, Staples, Walmart, Sears, etc.
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