Porable GPS Navigation Units?

6MT · 08-21-2010, 11:02 AM

Portable units are in the range of $75 and up. You're a wee bit over budget I think.

Robert_Nash · 08-21-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Portable units are in the range of $75 and up. You're a wee bit over budget I think.

Well, as I said in my original post, I'm good up up to $500-$600 range - I'm not so worried about price as I am in getting something that will work well and work all the time.

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Originally Posted by mdbrich

Garmin FTW on this one. I also use my droid a lot of the time

Maybe I'm just behind the times but with cell phone-based navigation; don't you get left hanging if you are in an area where cell service is difficult to come by or non-existent?

mdbrich · 08-21-2010, 11:09 AM

Garmin FTW on this one. I also use my droid a lot of the time

TongMan · 08-21-2010, 11:21 AM

I'm really happy with my garmin nuvi 260w.

wilsonp · 08-21-2010, 02:46 PM

On the iPhone (and iPad) the Navigation apps store all maps in flash and don't require connectivity.

The free turn by turn with Android is Google maps based and requires Internet access, as does the Google maps included with the iPhone (without turn by turn directions).

Cmike2780 · 08-21-2010, 03:16 PM

I just got the Tom Tom XXL actually. Had to replace my old Magellan which I paid over $600 five years ago. The new GPS works really well and is packed with everything you need, including traffic, camera locations and a ton of customizations. I even have my Z as a GPS Icon. You can also hook it up to the computer and download additional maps and even celebrity voices like KITT from Knight Rider or create your own.

kenchan · 10-28-2010, 01:40 PM

i suppose if i had bought my droidx earlier this year i would've just gotten the bracket and charger for it and used that instead of my nuvi.

i like how i can see weatherchannel radar in real time.

Robert_Nash · 10-28-2010, 01:57 PM

My BlackBery gives turn by turn (by the way, my 370ZR provides weather forecasts for both currentllocation or destination and weather maps as well).

So...I could get by on my BlackBerry alone I suppose...my concern with depending on getting info through a cell signal is that I drive in a lot of places where the isn't one!

08-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	Portable units are in the range of $75 and up. You're a wee bit over budget I think. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

08-21-2010, 02:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	On the iPhone (and iPad) the Navigation apps store all maps in flash and don't require connectivity. The free turn by turn with Android is Google maps based and requires Internet access, as does the Google maps included with the iPhone (without turn by turn directions). __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 30	I just got the Tom Tom XXL actually. Had to replace my old Magellan which I paid over $600 five years ago. The new GPS works really well and is packed with everything you need, including traffic, camera locations and a ton of customizations. I even have my Z as a GPS Icon. You can also hook it up to the computer and download additional maps and even celebrity voices like KITT from Knight Rider or create your own. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

10-28-2010, 01:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 18	My BlackBery gives turn by turn (by the way, my 370ZR provides weather forecasts for both currentllocation or destination and weather maps as well). So...I could get by on my BlackBerry alone I suppose...my concern with depending on getting info through a cell signal is that I drive in a lot of places where the isn't one! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

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08-21-2010, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
mdbrich Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 171 Drives: Nizmo, DD Honda Fit Rep Power: 16	Garmin FTW on this one. I also use my droid a lot of the time

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10-28-2010, 01:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i suppose if i had bought my droidx earlier this year i would've just gotten the bracket and charger for it and used that instead of my nuvi. i like how i can see weatherchannel radar in real time.